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Markets are settling into holiday mode, with stock futures slightly down on the last full trading day before Christmas. Here’s where things stand today: * Nasdaq-100: +0.37% * S&P 500: +0.04% (flat) * Dow Jones: -0.22% On Friday, the S&P 500 rose 1.1%, recovering
Quantum computing stocks are taking off in 2024. Is this the start of something big? Let’s take a closer look Google’s Chip Changes the Game Google’s new Willow chip, a 105-qubit processor, hit a big milestone: * Fixed Errors: It solved a 30-year problem by cutting down error
Government surveys that track the economy are failing. Budgets are shrinking, people are skipping surveys, and economic data we rely on is becoming less trustworthy. This is a big deal—because when the numbers are wrong, decisions that affect markets, businesses, and everyday life go wrong, too. Here’s what’
The S&P 500 Value Index just dropped 3.7%, marking its longest losing streak on record. Meanwhile, Bitcoin smashed past the $100,000 mark, and the Nasdaq climbed to 20,000. To me, it seems that value stocks have been left in the dust, and investors chasing bigger
Almost $10 billion has poured into Bitcoin ETFs since the US election, pushing Bitcoin past the $100,000 mark for the first time. The momentum is crazy, with Bitcoin posting its best winning streak since 2021. With investors pouring in, knowing the risks are more important than ever. Bitcoin’s
September has historically been the worst month for the stock market. Why?
Historically, September has been a tough month for the stock market. Data from Dow Jones reveals that the major U.S. indexes, including the S&P 500, typically underperform during this month. This trend has been consistent for decades, with September witnessing some of the most significant market downturns, like the post-9/11 slump and the 2008 financial crisis.
Why September Stinks: One of the main reasons September is difficult for the markets is that traders and investors return from their summer vacations and reassess their portfolios. Additionally, as companies begin preparing their year-end profit and loss statements, some choose to sell better-performing assets to take profits.
Why September Could Be Rough: This September might be especially volatile. Despite a strong August, red flags are on the horizon. Nvidia’s recent earnings report, while strong, included weaker sales guidance, leading analysts to question whether the AI rally is a bubble. Furthermore, the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting on September 18th and the August jobs report could unsettle the market if they disappoint investors.
Beyond domestic factors, global risks could impact the market this month. The U.S. presidential election and tensions in the Middle East could lead to increased market volatility. Markets don’t like uncertainty, and these factors only add fuel to the fire.
How do you think the markets will behave in September? As we head into a possibly volatile month, one key factor on every investor's mind is the Federal Reserve's rate decisions. Curious about how the Fed's upcoming rate cut cycle might impact companies? Click here