Standard & Poor’s 500-Stock Index – Page 31

Stock Markets Close Upbeat First Half, but Worries Linger

As companies begin to report earnings and make forecasts, investors are looking for signs of resilience, while executives are playing cautious.

By Joe Rennison and J. Edward Moreno

At the moment, money market funds and many bonds are not only less risky, but at current interest rates, they are compelling.

By Jeff Sommer

Investors this week appeared more cautious, ending a long streak of market gains that followed the Fed’s pause in interest rate increases.

By Joe Rennison

The stock market is on its longest winning streak since 2021. Some investors see trouble ahead.

By Joe Rennison