Standard & Poor’s 500-Stock Index – Page 42

Stock Market Slips as Traders Move Cautiously Ahead of Fed Meeting

Stock markets often exhibit caution ahead of major events like Fed meetings, waiting until there is clarity over the central bank’s next move.

By Joe Rennison

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Stock Market Returns Are Deceptively High

While stocks, bonds and money market funds have generated positive returns for the year, a quirk in the calendar is creating deceptively strong performances.

By Jeff Sommer

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Investors Look for Reasons the Market Could ‘Grind Higher’

Companies are expected to report a fall in profits, but some analysts see brighter times ahead.

By Joe Rennison and J. Edward Moreno

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Cruise Line Stocks Have Become Top Performers

Devastated at the height of the pandemic, cruise lines have become top performers.

By Jeff Sommer