Market Moves
Why 3Q Earnings May Undershoot Estimates
That has happened just once since 2009, but CFRA’s Stovall expects a re-run.
Tag: S&P 500
Asset Allocation
Corporate Earnings Continue to Dazzle in 2021, But What’s Next?
Estimates for the coming two years pale compared to 2021’s fireworks.
How Badly Do Rising Prices and Slowing Economic Growth Harm Stocks?
It’s not pretty: History shows that this bad combo pares equities’ median returns by 2%, Goldman says.
Alternatives
Whew, Crypto’s Correlation to Stocks Seems to Be Over
Bitcoin has been arm in arm with the S&P 500 for months, raising questions about its use as an alt.
Market Moves
Buy the Dips Is So … Last Month
Investors’ habit of bagging stocks during temporary slips could be going away, El-Erian warns.
Asset Allocation
Why Wall Street Is Eyeing a Correction Coming Soon
Numerous strategists think things are getting dicey as we enter stocks’ lousiest month historically.
Asset Allocation
Why Is OCERS Looking at Dumping Ray Dalio’s Prized Hedge Fund?
The California county pension program says his Bridgewater Pure Alpha has been dogging it since 2015.
Market Moves
The Inflation Threat Is Hooey, Even as Money Supply Climbs, Says Savant
Sure, the Fed has created more dollars, but that doesn’t mean they’ll lead to a price spiral, argues David Waddell.
Asset Allocation
Friday the 13th Turns Out to Be a Pretty Lucky Day for Stocks
The seemingly cursed day is mostly in the black, and does quite well when it occurs in August, LPL’s Detrick calculates.
Asset Allocation
Is an Equal-Weighted Stock Index Better Than a Tech-Heavy One?
Nope, says Northern Trust’s asset management unit. But they both have big drawbacks.
Commodities Rise: New Supercycle or Just a Temporary Blip?
Many institutions, wary of the asset class’s notorious volatility, keep their exposure low despite raw material price climbs.
If Governments Can Just Keep Their Cool, the Economy Will Be Fine, Says Savant
The 2020 recession was driven by policy, so any Delta-inspired double dip would be, too, Commonwealth’s McMillan warns.
Market Moves
Why the Market’s Breadth Might Mean a Downdraft After All
Wide dispersion in stock sectors suggests a slide ahead, says Sam Stovall, citing market history.
How Did Ken Griffin Get to Be Such a Big Deal?
His hedge fund firm, Citadel, has thrived for the past 30 years, thanks to his data-driven zeal—and an early start. Way early.
Market Moves
Welcome Big Tech Back to the Head of the Class
Amazon, Microsoft, and the gang are posting better returns and will keep on rising, says Barclays.