Last year was another depressing one for departures from the London stock market. Back in January, it was Flutter heading for the exit. The owner of Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Bet got itself a secondary listing in the US and said it would quickly convert it into the primary one, which it did in […]
2025 is here and it brings all new expectations for how the stock market will perform. 2024 was a good year for the market with the S&P 500 (SPX) up 24.01% and the Dow Jones (DJIA) up 12.8%. That’s despite ongoing inflation and high interest rates weighing on the market. A large part of that […]
The U.S. stock market demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024 despite challenges such as lingering inflation, high interest rates, macroeconomic uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions. Technology companies, particularly those connected to the artificial intelligence (AI) trend, provided much of the market’s lift. Not surprisingly, many AI stocks have soared to dizzying heights and now trade at unreasonable […]
The US stock markets will be closed on Wednesday (January 1, 2025), in observance of New Year’s Day. This includes exchanges such as the Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), which will not conduct any trading today. The markets will resume normal operations on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Bond Markets and other Exchanges […]
As the U.S. stock market closes out a strong year on a weak note, with major indices posting significant gains despite recent downturns, investors are exploring diverse opportunities to balance their portfolios. Penny stocks, often representing smaller or newer companies, still hold potential for growth and value that larger firms might miss. In this article, […]
The S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.43%) is widely regarded as the single best gauge for the overall U.S. stock market. That’s because its 500 member companies cover approximately 80% of domestic equities by market value, and the index includes value stocks and growth stocks from all 11 stock market sectors. The S&P 500 has advanced 24% […]
The United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 index has recently experienced declines, influenced by weak trade data from China, which highlights the interconnected nature of global markets. Despite such fluctuations in major indices, opportunities still exist for investors willing to explore smaller segments of the market. Penny stocks, often representing newer or smaller companies, can offer growth […]
Here’s what to expect from the stock market, along with some of Wall Street’s hottest trends and most influential businesses, in the new year. Stepping into a new year, investors have a lot to be thankful for. In 2024, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI -0.07%), benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.43%), and technology-driven Nasdaq […]
The Indian stock market rose over just 8 per cent in 2024 but logged its ninth straight year of gains. While domestic inflows and policy continuity following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) return to power supported investor sentiment, poor corporate earnings and an exodus of foreign funds curtailed annual gains. India witnessed the lowest gains […]
Mumbai: Investors must brace for a roller-coaster ride in the stock market in 2025, as the seesaws seen in the latter part of 2024 could spill over into the new year. Still, Indian equities could notch up gains, with the Nifty expected to touch 25,000-27,500 by December, according to most of the 30 stock market […]