Tag: s&p 500

Banks and chip names kicked off earnings season with robust results last week The S&P 500 Index (INDEXSP: .INX) is projected to deliver its sixth consecutive...

Geopolitical risk once again reared its head last quarter. Worries over the war in Iran linger into Q2 as well, with both WTI and Brent crude...

Banks kicked off Q1 2026 earnings season yesterday with a rare Goldman Sachs front-run, with JPMorgan, Citigroup and Wells Fargo on deck for today.   The...

Dividend-increase announcements in Q1 2026 reached their highest level since 2019, reflecting broad boardroom optimism despite macroeconomic uncertainty. A sharp divergence has emerged as mega-cap...

As hostilities broke out in the Middle East, markets were initially rather resilient. This resilience was likely supported by the view it could be...

Oil prices soared to kick off March after weekend military strikes on Iran, raising geopolitical tensions and inflation expectations Earnings are also in focus as...

Markets oscillate on many factors — from interest rates and risk appetite, to headline news and the economy. But in the end, it comes...

The global equity arena is filled with big winners and big losers as AI infiltrates industries Traditional split announcements have slowed, with the historically pivotal...

Biotech is quietly stepping into a leadership role here in early 2026 — and the move is not happening in a vacuum. After years of...

With 74% of S&P 500 companies reporting thus far, EPS growth for Q4 2025 currently stands at 13.2% This week, 1,033 companies are expected to report,...