iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV)
Q4 2025 Earnings Preview: Can Corporate Profits Sustain S&P 500 Record Highs?
Earnings season gets underway this week, with reports from major banks providing the first look at corporate performance. The technology sector is expected to be the standout performer with over 25% projected earnings growth, driven by the ongoing "AI arms race." Sectors that rely on lower-end consumer spending are expected to be squeezed again by "value-conscious” shoppers, making the consumer discretionary sector a laggard this season.
S&P 500 in 2026: Here are the top predictions
The S&P 500 wrapped up 2025 with a strong performance, marking another year of substantial growth driven largely by technology companies.
Should iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 15, 2000.
S&P 500 Earnings: Financials Report This Week; Expectations Are Quite High And Compares Are Tough
Of the companies that will report this week, the vast majority will be banks and financials. When JPM reports Tuesday morning, it should report a pretty good quarter, with sell-side analyst consensus expecting $4.95 in EPS on $46.2 billion in net revenue for expected y-o-y growth of 3% and 8% respectively. For Citigroup's Q4 '25 financial results on Wednesday morning, consensus expectations are looking for $20.6 billion in net revenue growth to generate EPS of $1.67 for expected y-o-y growth of 5% and 25%.
S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Closes at Record High
The S&P 500 finished the first full trading week of 2026 at a new record high. Here is a snapshot of the index from the past week: The table below summarizes the number of record highs reached each year dating back to 2013.
The S&P 500 is losing the momentum that had been fueling stock investors
Lack of follow-through to new highs is concerning but not necessarily bearish — yet.
Top 10 Charts of 2025
Now that 2025 has come to an end, let's take a look at the top 10 most-read charts of the year. From market updates and valuations to consumer attitudes and gas prices, these charts have provided crucial insights into the economic landscape that shaped the last twelve months.
It's rare for the S&P 500 and the VIX to post gains on the same day. Here's why it just happened.
The stock market has been climbing despite rising geopolitical tensions after the U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
S&P 500's Top Stock of 2025: Western Digital
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Micron's stock is an S&P 500 standout by this metric, as memory prices boom
Looking across the S&P 500 at unreported fiscal years, no company is expected to grow revenue faster than Micron.
The S&P 500 Bull Run Is 3 Years Old. 2026 Could Bring a New Round of Gains.
By October, the S&P 500 had rallied 98% over the 36 and a half months from its October 2022 lows.
IVV and SPYM Offer Nearly Identical S&P 500 Exposure, But Which One Is Better for Investors?
SPYM and IVV deliver nearly identical S&P 500 exposure, but SPYM is slightly more affordable on fees. IVV is much larger in assets under management, offering greater liquidity for investors.
