Companies are carrying too much inventory, which can dent orders and lead to discounting. Ultimately, profits get hit.
Companies are carrying too much inventory, which can dent orders and lead to discounting. Ultimately, profits get hit.
As recently as last year, a widespread view in investing was that stocks were the only game in town, but now the ground has shifted.
Xerox, First Financial Bancorp, Leslie's, Barnes Group, and Merchants Bancorp pop up on screens for smaller companies expected to grow earnings.
The S&P 500 has broken the 4200 level, marking a support if the stock market were to fall. And if that level were to hold, the index could be gearing up to rally again.
Freeport stands to gain from the move to alternative energy—and it has the strongest balance sheet of any copper miner.
After Big Tech's parabolic run, the debate now is whether to hold the shares or fold them. Strategists at Citi argue that they look more like sells than buys.
The stock, rising in value toward $3 trillion, is one reason why the S&P 500 is up 15% so far this year. That makes the valuation worthy of a close look.
Evercore ISI strategist Julian Emanuel looked for stocks “the last buyers have yet to buy.” High short interest is one factor.
Shares of home generator makers have gotten hit hard after a post-Covid sales boom faded.
At just over 4300, the S&P 500 has risen about 20% from its closing low in last year's market downturn, putting it technically in bull-market territory.
Volatile trading in the bond market reflects a less optimistic view. Investors there remain worried that high interest rates will damage the economy.
Microsoft, Nvidia, AMD, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet stocks have surged. They aren't in bubble territory, however, when considering valuations relative to historical data.
The case for optimism as a resilient market continues to disappoint the bears.
The poor performance of most stocks recently has caused many on Wall Street to worry about the stock market’s outlook. Actually, it looks like a set-up for gains to come.
The stock market needs substantial proof that the economy is handling the Federal Reserve's interest-rate increases.
The greenback had a banner 2022, but is inching up again. It's new strength is a sign that the central bank might not be done raising interest rates.
The investment bank forecast a decline of 10% or more for the S&P 500, citing high valuations and risks to corporate earnings.
At just over $73 a barrel, WTI crude remains above a key “support” level in the high-sixties.
The Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF is down about 16% from a multiyear peak in late 2022, and the SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF is down about 30%.
Big Tech valuations look reasonable when you factor in how quickly the powerhouse companies are growing earnings.