Category: Standard & Poor’s 500-Stock Index

Stocks Are in a Bull Market. What Does That Mean?

It doesn’t mean stocks will continue to rise indefinitely, but it does reflect a generally optimistic outlook on Wall Street.
Stocks Climb to Record, Lifted by Big Tech and Rate Cut Hopes

The S&P 500 crossed above its January 2022 peak after weeks of wavering. Investors have been buying stocks after homing in on signals that the Fed’s campaign of raising interest rates is over.
Investors Pull Billions From Sustainable Funds Amid Political Heat

A new report showed that $13 billion was withdrawn last year from funds that invest in companies with environmental, social and governance principles.
After a Rip-Roaring 2023, the Markets Are Taking a Breather

The stock market’s long-term path has been persistently upward, our columnist says, but there have been plenty of setbacks and it’s wise to prepare for more.
Stocks On Track to End Longest Winning Streak in 20 Years

The S&P 500 is on track for its first weekly decline since October, ending Wall Street’s longest winning streak in nearly 20 years.
From A.I. to inflation, 11 business charts that explain 2023

Inflation, bank failures, strikes, and artificial intelligence provided some of the biggest stories and trends of 2023.
Wall Street strategists’ bull and bear scenarios for 2024.

Wall Street’s forecasts mostly missed this year’s bull market rally. Here’s what strategists are saying about 2024.
Downturn or Not? At Year’s End, Wall St. Is Split on What’s Ahead.

Analysts bullish on 2023 were largely right and expect more of the same in 2024. Bears caution that the Fed’s impact is yet to be determined.
Wall Street Forecasts Won’t Tell You Where the Stock Market Is Heading in 2024

So-called stock forecasts don’t deserve the name, our columnist says. Wall Street’s track record is horrendous.
The Eye-Popping Numbers Driving the Stock Market

Investors await Friday’s inflation report for clues on what the Fed will do next on rates. But it is not the only data point Wall Street is watching.
The Debate on Wall Street: Did the Fed Pivot Too Soon on Rates?

The S&P 500 is on the cusp of a new record high following the central bank’s dovish forecast on interest rates. But some market watchers are questioning the durability of the rally.
Stocks Rally and Bond Yields Slide as Fed Signals Rate Cuts in 2024

The Fed’s rate increases since March 2022 have sent shock waves through financial markets, raising borrowing costs on everything from mortgages to government debt and weighing on the stock market.