S&P 500 futures edge lower as Trump-Zelensky meeting looms
8:45am: Geopolitics, Fed in focus Stock futures leaned lower early Monday as investors braced for a week where geopolitics could set the tone. S&P 500 futures slipped about 0.1%, Dow futures hovered near flat, and contracts on the Nasdaq 100 edged down nearly 0.2%.
Where to Look for Evidence of S&P 500 Cracks
““… the S&P 500 Index (SPX - 6,389.45) has gone six consecutive days without a new all-time intraday high, its longest streak since mid-June. But on Friday, it closed just 0.32 points below last month's all-time closing high of 6,389.77, defying the broad strokes of caution that range from tariffs, poor seasonality, claims of euphoria…, and valuations…
S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Up Nearly 10% YTD
The S&P 500 notched three new record highs this week but the rally fell short on Friday. The index ultimately finished the week up 0.9%, its fourth weekly gain in the past five weeks.
Dogs Of The S&P 500: Buy 19 Ideal "Safer" August Dividend Payers
Many high-yield S&P 500 stocks are risky, but 19 'safer' dividend dogs have strong free cash flow to support payouts and are worth considering. Analyst forecasts suggest the top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs could deliver 23% to 40% net gains by August 2026, with moderate risk. A market correction or dividend increases could make all top ten 'safer' dividend dogs attractively priced, maximizing yield versus share price.
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