After a rocky start to October, Wall Street is uncertain about near-term catalysts for stocks. Despite tensions in the Middle East driving the biggest oil price rally since March 2023, the major...
"Semantic satiation" describes how repetition can make a word lose its meaning—yet the phrase "all-time high" remains fresh in markets. On Thursday, the S&P 500 hit a new high of 5,745, rising 0.4%....
This week could be pivotal in determining if stocks can maintain their momentum after hitting an all-time high. The Dow topped 42,000 and the S&P 500 broke 5,700 after the Federal Reserve's...
Stocks rose on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posting their strongest week of 2024. The S&P 500 rose 4%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 5.9% for the week, and the Dow increased by 2.6%....
The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all had a losing week, down over 3%, 4% and 6% respectively. Analysts suggest that while a hard economic landing is unlikely, economic growth could slow...
In August, the S&P 500 rebounded from a rough start and is nearing its all-time high. However, September is historically a weaker month for stocks. Investors await the Federal Reserve's two-day...
Historically, the final week of August has been positive for the S&P 500, with a median gain of around 0.5% since 1953 and 1.1% over the past 10 years. This offers some optimism ahead of September,...
In July, US consumer spending exceeded expectations with retail sales increasing by 1%, compared to the forecasted 0.3%. The labour market also showed strength, with initial jobless claims dropping...
Stocks rebounded on Thursday, with positive labour data boosting confidence after a sharp sell-off earlier last week. The S&P 500 rose 2.3%, the Dow gained 1.76% and the Nasdaq increased 2.87%....
US stocks fell sharply on Thursday due to weaker-than-expected jobs and manufacturing data, sparking concerns about an economic slowdown. The Dow dropped nearly 500 points or minus 1.21%, the S&P 500...
