S&P 500 Index

This first half ranks among the market’s worst on record. Here’s what typically happens next
The first half of this year ranks among the worst on record for stocks, with the S & P 500 losing more than a fifth of its value. But the selling could ease a bit in the second half if the history of similar terrible starts is any guide. Mounting fears of a recession caused […]
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We’re trimming a winner we still believe in to raise some cash and right-size our position
We do not want to be greedy like we were with our oil names. We do not want to make the same mistake twice. Source
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Thursday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Stocks set for higher open as Wall Street tries for another rebound Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE U.S. stock futures rose Thursday after an attempt at a rebound fizzled the […]
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Kevin O’Leary reveals 1 important lesson that every young trader needs to learn
“You can tell every young investor that’s never seen a bear market or never used margin … but until they experience the fear, the darkness and the getting completely wiped down of their account, that’s how you learn,” said celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary. Christopher Willard | Disney General Entertainment Content | Getty Images There is […]
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With recession fears surging, UBS dips into the history books to predict what could happen to stock markets
Is a recession in the cards? Market watchers are split on if, and when, a recession will strike the U.S. The major U.S. averages clocked their 10th losing week in 11 last week on fears that an aggressive rate hike cycle by the Fed to rein in soaring inflation will risk causing an economic downturn. […]
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Stocks up are up 2.5% Tuesday — here’s what happened every time stocks popped this much this year
Stocks are getting a nice pop on Tuesday, but history shows gains such as these this year are typically followed by losses immediately. Here are the 10 biggest rallies in the S & P 500 this year. Tuesday’s gain would rank third on this list. The broader market index has averaged a loss of 0.8% […]
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This Goldman stock portfolio consistently beats the market — even this year. Here’s what’s in it
Investors have entered a difficult period of tightening financial conditions, slowing economic growth and elevated market volatility, but some stocks could still thrive in such challenging times, according to Goldman Sachs. The Wall Street firm is recommending stocks with a high Sharpe ratio score, a measure of a stock’s performance relative to its volatility. Goldman […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street set to bounce after S&P 500’s worst seek since 2020 The sign for Wall Street is seen with U.S. flags outside the New York Stock Exchange. Yuki Iwamura | Afp | Getty Images Dow futures […]
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Kevin O’Leary names 3 companies to invest in: These are ‘not going to zero’
It’s a tough year to be invested in stocks, with the stock market experiencing a seemingly never-ending cycle of gyrations. Major U.S. indexes fell last week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ending the week at 29,888.78 — just a day after it dipped below the key 30,000 level for the first time since January […]
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