Is S&P 500 Headed For A Lost Decade? Analysts Say 'We May Have Forgotten About Dividends' - SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (ARCA:RSP)

Is S&P 500 Headed For A Lost Decade? Analysts Say ‘We May Have Forgotten About Dividends’ – SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (ARCA:RSP)

The idea of a “lost decade” for S&P 500 returns in the next 10 years has gained traction after a bearish report from Goldman Sachs earlier in October, which predicted very subdued annual returns for U.S. stocks over the next decade and possible underperformance against other asset classes. This view, however, has sparked strong pushback…

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Market 'Mega-Bubble' Set To Pop, Says Top Economist Who Called 2008 Crash - SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY)

Market ‘Mega-Bubble’ Set To Pop, Says Top Economist Who Called 2008 Crash – SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY)

Top economist David Rosenberg, known for predicting the 2008 market crash and recession, is sounding the alarm about a potential stock market crash. Mega-Bubble: In recent notes to Rosenberg Research clients, the market bear warned that the current market is in a “mega-bubble” and cautioned investors against chasing momentum.  “When this mega-bubble pops, it will…

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Bank Earnings Propel Wall Street To Record Peaks, Oil Plunges Below $70, Gold Shines At All-Time Highs: This Week In The Market - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), SPDR Gold Trust (ARCA:GLD)

Bank Earnings Propel Wall Street To Record Peaks, Oil Plunges Below $70, Gold Shines At All-Time Highs: This Week In The Market – Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), SPDR Gold Trust (ARCA:GLD)

Wall Street powered ahead this week as stronger-than-expected bank earnings and upbeat guidance pushed the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average to record highs. The September retail sales report positively surprised expectations, while a notable drop in weekly jobless claims reinforced the perception that the U.S. economy remains strong. This momentum has led some…

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'Most Widely Hated' Bull Market Reaches 2-Year Milestone: Top 20 S&P 500 Stocks Driving The Rally - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD)

‘Most Widely Hated’ Bull Market Reaches 2-Year Milestone: Top 20 S&P 500 Stocks Driving The Rally – Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD)

The current bull market has officially hit its two-year milestone, overcoming recession fears, elevated interest rates, and persistent skepticism. Since bottoming out on October 12, 2022, the S&P 500 has soared 63%, driven by a resilient economy and impressive corporate earnings. Gains have been further amplified by optimism around productivity and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence….

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Why Crypto Apps Are Struggling: Expert Says Operational Hurdles, Not Just Regulation, Are To Blame

Why Crypto Apps Are Struggling: Expert Says Operational Hurdles, Not Just Regulation, Are To Blame

As the digital assets space continues to evolve, many have noted the gap between investment in crypto and the widespread adoption of consumer-facing applications. Anthony Moro, CEO of Provenance Blockchain Labs, provided his perspective on these challenges ahead of his appearance at the Benzinga Future of Digital Assets Conference. Crypto Adoption: Overcoming Business and Operational…

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Wall Street Marks New Highs As Bank Stocks Rally, Tesla Tumbles As Robotaxi Disappoints: What's Driving Markets Friday? - Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ:AFRM)

Wall Street Marks New Highs As Bank Stocks Rally, Tesla Tumbles As Robotaxi Disappoints: What’s Driving Markets Friday? – Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ:AFRM)

Friday’s trading session saw another robust rally on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both reaching new record highs, fueled by better-than-expected third-quarter earnings from major U.S. banks. The S&P 500 surged past 5,800 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above 42,800. Leading the charge were top U.S….

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Chinese Stocks Plunge As Stimulus Hopes Fade: Hong Kong Posts Worst Daily Decline Since October 2008 - Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:BABA), Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU)

Chinese Stocks Plunge As Stimulus Hopes Fade: Hong Kong Posts Worst Daily Decline Since October 2008 – Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:BABA), Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU)

After weeks of soaring performance that positioned Chinese stocks among the best global performers year-to-date, a sharp selloff swept across Chinese markets overnight, with the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong plummeting more than 9% on Tuesday. The massive drop marks the index’s worst single-day loss since October 2008, during the height of the global…

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Chinese EV Stocks Li Auto, BYD, Nio To Benefit From Rebound: Analyst - BYD (OTC:BYDDF), Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI)

Chinese EV Stocks Li Auto, BYD, Nio To Benefit From Rebound: Analyst – BYD (OTC:BYDDF), Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI)

Macquarie Equity Research issued a positive outlook for the short-term Chinese EV market following a $142 billion (one trillion yuan) stimulus package. Analysts listed several positive catalysts, including new model launches, expanded margins due to operating leverage, the end of subsidies pulling demand forward, reduced discounting pressures and clarity on potential European Union (EU) tariffs,…

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Jobs Report In Focus: Will Slower Growth Push The Fed Toward November Interest Rate Cut?

Jobs Report In Focus: Will Slower Growth Push The Fed Toward November Interest Rate Cut?

With Friday’s nonfarm payroll report on the horizon, the labor market is expected to show a modest increase of 140,000 jobs, slightly down from August’s 142,000. Wednesday’s ADP National Employment Report for September signaled some resilience. The private sector added 143,000 jobs, up from 99,000 in August, bolstered by gains in goods-producing industries like construction…

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Tesla Q3 Deliveries 'Step In The Right Direction': Analyst Says More 'Heavy Lifting' Needed From Elon Musk To Turn Growth Story Around - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Tesla Q3 Deliveries ‘Step In The Right Direction’: Analyst Says More ‘Heavy Lifting’ Needed From Elon Musk To Turn Growth Story Around – Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Tesla Inc TSLA analysts and experts highlighted the importance of the company’s third-quarter deliveries, while they also pointed to other October catalysts that include full quarterly financial results and the company’s highly anticipated Robotaxi Day on Oct. 10. What Happened: Tesla reported third-quarter deliveries of 462,890 vehicles, up 6.4% year-over-year and up 4.3% quarter-over-quarter. The…

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