Stocks face earnings test with S&P 500 on pace for worst performance in a shutdown since 1990
Stocks are approaching a clear test after investors were left in the fog of a government shutdown this month and rattled by fresh tariff fears Friday.
Buy Any Of 14 IDEAL 'Safer' S&P 500 October Dividend Dogs
Fourteen of the highest-yielding, 'safer' S&P 500 dividend stocks are currently attractively priced, with free cash flow supporting their payouts. Top ten S&P 500 dividend 'dogs' are projected to deliver 23.93% to 38.57% net gains by October 2026, based on analyst targets. Stocks like CAG, VZ, DOC, BMY, KVUE, CPB, UDR, VTRS, KIM, TFC, KEY, HPQ, T, and RF meet the ideal of dividends from $1K invested exceeding share price.
S&P 500 Snapshot: Largest Loss in Six Months
The S&P 500 notched two new record highs this week before experiencing its largest daily loss in six months. The index sank -2.7% on Friday, ultimately leading to a weekly loss of -2.4%.
S&P 500 Earnings: The Relentless - But Still Measured - Rally In The S&P 500
The quarterly bump hit the earnings data this week as the new forward 4-quarter estimate for the S&P 500 rolled into the four quarters from Q4 '25 to Q3 '26. The S&P 500 earnings yield bounced a little this week despite the rally, as the $10 increase in the FFQE improved the S&P 500 earnings yield from 4.26% last week to 4.37% this week. While I'd like to see the S&P 500 earnings yield higher - at least in the 4.75% to 5% area - the persistent and healthy increases in the S&P 500 earnings is providing a floor for the S&P 500.
5 Debt and Housing Metrics Investors Should Consider Before Buying S&P 500 Stocks at All-Time Highs
Investors often view the stock market as a representation of the broader economy. But that's not entirely true.
S&P 500 Snapshot: Six-Day Win Streak
The S&P 500 finished the week on a six-day win streak, notching three consecutive record highs to close out the week. The index ultimately posted a weekly gain of 1.1%, its fourth in the past five weeks.
This S&P 500 sector gauge points to ‘excessive' confidence and imminent pullback
Sectors in the U.S. stock market just traded in a way that suggests investors are excessively confident and a pullback may be near, according to DataTrek Research.
Buy, Hold and Build Wealth: ETFs for Long-Term Investors
Market volatility is rising but buy-and-hold ETFs like SPY, VOO and VTI offer investors diversification and long-term resilience.
10 stocks that not only beat the S&P 500 but also grew their dividends the most
A strategy of growing dividend income over time might be better than focusing on high current yields.
Investors Should Embrace A Bullish Mindset For The S&P 500 Index (Technical Analysis)
The S&P 500 (SPX) is positioned for continued gains, supported by strong technical trends above key moving averages on both monthly and weekly charts. Seasonal data favors a bullish outlook, as October through January have historically delivered positive returns and strong market performance. Fundamental tailwinds include recent and expected Fed interest rate cuts, rising consumer spending, and robust corporate earnings growth forecasts for Q3.
Stock Market Today: Shutdown Enters Second Day; S&P 500 Futures Inch Up
Global chip stocks rally
Growth & Large-Cap ETFs Worth Considering to Power Your Portfolio
U.S. Q2 GDP grows at fastest pace in two years, fueled by consumer spending and business investment, boosting ETF opportunities.
