It was a wild year for markets in 2024. Bitcoin surged past $100,000 for the first time and stocks saw another year of monster returns. Other areas of markets that saw big moves include bonds and the US dollar. The stock market defied gravity again in 2024, with the S&P 500 posting a second straight […]
Buying growth stocks into a potential stock market sell-off may seem counterintuitive. After all, who wants to load up on stocks only to see them fall? But long-term investing isn’t about timing the market. Rather, the goal is to identify companies that can grow earnings over time and reward patient shareholders. Here’s why Meta Platforms […]
Key Takeaways The S&P 500 is above key moving averages, indicating potential for further gains. Goldman Sachs predicts solid GDP growth and lower inflation, supporting corporate earnings. Elevated valuations pose a risk, especially if market sentiment shifts. Here’s what you need to know before investing in the new year. As the year winds down, all […]
For the S&P 500 to sustain gains into 2025, four factors need to align, says LPL Research. LPL Research notes that avoiding a recession and a dovish Fed are crucial for continued stock market growth. Trump’s policies could be the deciding factor, as some of his policies could impact markets both negatively and positively. As […]
Investors are optimistic about the U.S. stock market heading into 2025 due to a resilient economy, moderating interest rates, and pro-growth policies expected under President-elect Donald Trump. The S&P 500 (SPX) is up roughly 24% year-to-date amid a wave of enthusiasm for megacap tech stocks thanks to the potential of artificial intelligence. Looking ahead, corporate […]
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock markets will remain closed on Jan. 9 in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, continuing a long-held Wall Street tradition in mourning the nation’s leaders. Both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq announced this week that they plan to close their equity and options markets next Thursday in […]
This is your chance to run out and get your last minute party shopping in before stores close early for New Year’s Eve. Although New Year’s Eve is not a federal holiday, many places have shortened hours for Tuesday, Dec. 31 — and that includes bond markets. According to officials, the US stock market will […]
(Bloomberg) — US stocks climbed, putting them on track to snap three days of losses and build on this year’s powerful Wall Street rally in the final session of 2024. Most Read from Bloomberg The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 opened higher, signaling a partial rebound from Monday’s declines of more than 1%. Treasuries […]
The final session of 2024 is here and it will mark the end of a remarkably smooth year for Wall Street. The S & P 500 has rallied more than 23% for the year, hitting record highs along the way. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite also soared to record levels, as a […]
As 2024 begins to feel like a distant memory, now might be a good time to look back at the year in shares — and where you could have earned (or lost) the most money. Overall, it was a strong year for the ASX, which climbed to 24 new record highs — with most of […]