Wall Street pros boost S&P 500 forecast ahead of Triple Witching
The S&P 500 index and its associated exchange-traded funds (ETF) like the SPY, VOO, and IVV, surged to a record high on Thursday as investors cheered the Federal Reserve boost. The blue-chip index soared to a high of $5,722, a 20% increase from where it started the year.
SPY: Equity And Bond Markets Flash Conflicting Signals On Recession Risk
SPY: Equity And Bond Markets Flash Conflicting Signals On Recession Risk
From Silicon Valley to ETFs: TappAlpha CEO Katara Talks Options Income ETF TSPY
ETFs offer all kinds of flexibility for investors and advisors, but for TappAlpha CEO Si Katara, they provided a particularly important type of flexibility – an opportunity for a career change. Katara left the software firm he co-founded, Headlight, in 2022 to spearhead the launch of TappAlpha early last year.
SPY: The Market May Be Wrong Now
I maintain a “Hold” rating for the S&P 500, skeptical of the market's bullish expectations for a 50 basis point rate cut. The Energy CPI component deflation contrasts with rising rent and core services costs, complicating the inflation outlook and justifying a cautious Fed approach.
Why September Could Be a Great Time to Buy Stocks
The stock market normally doesn't do well in September -- at least, historically. If stock prices fall, however, that could make this an opportune time to start buying.
The S&P 500 Had A Different Kind Of Expectation Breaker This Week
After two negative expectation breakers in a month, it was nice to see the market break expectations the other way.
Goldilocks CPI Report Leads Market to Sell Off, Lower Lows Ahead
The reading of August CPI data led the market to sell off because it was as expected. As much hope as there was for aggressive interest rate cuts this year, the FOMC would unlikely follow through on them because underlying economic data remains solid, and deep in the market's heart, it knows it to be true.
1 No-Brainer Wealth-Building ETF to Buy Right Now for Less Than $1,000
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust tracks the S&P 500 index. You probably will make money with the S&P 500 over time.
Stocks Have Had Their Worst Start to September in 70 Years. Can They Rebound?
September has so far lived up to its reputation as the worst month for stocks.
‘September Effect is in full bloom' as ‘US jobs disappoint,' warns finance expert
As this month's first week ends, the “September Effect” leaves its mark, with finance markets down between 4% and 5%. United States jobs results may have played a role in this bearish outlook, with analysts now waiting for inflation data through the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday, September 11
How To Allocate 10 Dividend Picks To Strategically Enhance Your S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
While investing in the S&P 500 offers benefits for investors, it also provides limited potential for dividend income and dividend growth, and an elevated sector-specific concentration risk. In today's article, I will show you how you can strategically enhance your S&P 500 ETF (SPY) core position for increased dividend income and reduced sector-specific concentration risk. I will show you which 10 dividend paying companies might align with an S&P 500 ETF (SPY) core position, reducing volatility and elevating the portfolio's ability to generate dividend income.
SPY: Many Trends Signal SPY Is Going Lower
The US economy faces significant headwinds due to the offshoring of manufacturing jobs, growing government workforce, and rising government spending, impacting SPY negatively. Indicators like falling interest rates, weaker July jobs report, and declining overseas corporate earnings suggest a potential recession, further challenging SPY.
