Shocker Of 2024: Utilities Overtake Tech Sector — 10 Stocks Behind The Shift
Utilities, once the underperformers, have emerged as the surprise winners in S&P 500's first four months. Tech dipped while utilities surged.
Semiconductor Stocks Pop After Fed Meeting And Strong Numbers From This Chip-Maker
Semiconductor stocks were up on Thursday after largely having slipped this last month. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) was up over…
Wall Street Inches Up Post Fed; Chipmakers Rebound; Gold, Crude Falter: What’s Driving Market Thursday?
U.S. stock markets surged during Thursday’s midday trading session in New York, with major averages all showing gains.
April Job Report Preview: How Will Markets React To Latest Economic Data?
April jobs report to be released Friday at 8:30 a.m. Consensus among economists suggests employment growth may slightly dip from March, but overall outlook remains optimistic. Market response likely to be positive based on previous trends.
Sell In May And Go Away: Does The Trading Strategy Hold Up In Election Years?
May-October period underperforms in stock market compared to Nov-April. But historical data shows this may not always be wise, esp. in election years.
Federal Reserve Takes Cautious Stand On Inflation, Powell Signals Preference For Rate Cuts Over Hikes
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's remarks hint at a more patient and cautious approach to monetary policy, suggesting interest rates may hold steady longer than anticipated
Powell Keeps Hawks At Bay, Says Interest Rate Hike ‘Unlikely’: Stocks, Gold Rally, While Treasury Yields, Dollar Tumble
Fed Chair Powell reassures markets, says rate hikes unlikely and inflation will move lower. Slower balance sheet runoff to mitigate market stresses.
US Stocks Mixed Ahead Of Fed Meeting, Chipmakers Tumble After AMD Earnings, Bitcoin Sinks: What’s Driving Markets Wednesday?
Traders are treading cautiously in Wednesday’s session, seeking more clarity on the Federal Reserve’s stance with inflation reports exceeding expectations.
The Stock Market Slips Ahead Of Fed’s Policy Meeting As Investors Brace For Persistently High Rates
The SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) was falling about 0.25% lower Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates.
Manufacturing Activity Gauge Contracts Again In April: Commodity Costs Hit Producers
The ISM Manufacturing PMI declined from 50.3% to 49.2%, marking a decrease of 1.1 percentage points decline and missing expectations of 50%.