S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Slips on August Jobs Report
The S&P 500 notched another record high last week but slipped on Friday after the weak jobs report for August. The index ultimately posted a gain of 0.3% for the week, its fourth in the past five weeks.
The S&P 500 must stay above 6,400 for the rally to continue — after August jobs report rattles market, strategist says
U.S. stocks were struggling in early-afternoon trading Friday, as the latest jobs data for August helped revive investors' worries about a slowing labor market.
S&P 500 is climbing a ‘wall of worry' — but Nvidia is now a real concern
The S&P 500 SPX ran into some trouble at the start of September — often cited as the worst month, historically, for the stock market. But the index is finding support in the 6,340-to-6,360 area, and this sets the stage for another move to new all-time highs.
Why it's getting easier for active managers to beat the S&P 500 in 2025
The share of active large-cap managers beating the S&P 500 rose during the first half of the year, data show. The number of stocks outperforming the index has also increased.
This group of stocks should trounce the S&P 500, according to a veteran money manager
U.S. stocks are trading at high valuations relative to historical averages, pointing to a long period of weak performance.
This ‘twice in a lifetime' opportunity means the S&P 500 can hit 7,750 by end of next year
A structural tech-driven bull market has much further to go says Evercore's Emanuel.
Equal-weight S&P 500 sees longest winning streak since 2021 amid September rate-cut expectations
The equal-weight version of the S&P 500 just booked its longest streak of monthly gains since 2021.
These Were the Best & Worst S&P 500 Stocks in August
A chemicals company and chip maker topped the list of gainers, while tech companies rounded out the biggest losers.
S&P 500: Sticky PCE Inflation Data Could Cap Fed's Policy Options This Fall
Core PCE inflation is forecast at 2.9% today. A hot print could cap Fed easing while a softer read may lift US stocks and support rate cut hopes.
Investors' Bets on Nvidia Lift the S&P 500 to Another All-Time Closing High
Wall Street expected Nvidia, the world's most-valuable company, to deliver record results after Wednesday's close.
Stock market braces for Nvidia earnings as S&P 500 struggles to extend Jackson Hole rally
The U.S. stock market faces a Big Tech test this week.
The S&P 500 Keeps Rising. Stick With These Stocks.
Tech, consumer and industrial companies, and utilities have powered the index higher. They could keep gaining for a while.
