Stocks Pick of The Week - US Inflation Fears Shake Markets as Tesla, AMD, and Microsoft Make Bold Moves
Last week, US stock indices experienced some fluctuations. On Thursday, the S&P 500 slipped by 0.2%, closing at 5,780, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq also fell by 0.1% each....
Stocks Pick of The Week - Stocks Steady as Analysts Eye Potential Year-End Rally
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...
Stocks Pick of The Week - Market Highs Soar Amid Economic Optimism and Corporate Shifts
"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%....
Stocks Pick of The Week - Market Hits Record Highs as Volatility and Key Shifts Loom
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 Pick of The Week - Stocks Rise on Fed Hopes, While Boeing, Tesla, and Moderna Face Challenges
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%....
Stocks Pick of The Week - Tech Stocks Dip and Boeing Faces Setbacks – What’s Next for the Markets?
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...
Stocks Pick of The Week - S&P 500 Nears Highs as Investors Eye Fed's Next Move in a Challenging September
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...
Stocks Pick of The Week - Optimism Builds for S&P 500 as Key Events Loom
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,...
Stocks Pick of The Week - US Spending Surges in July, Inflation Eases, and Walmart Shines with AI
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...
