After a fierce rally largely propelled by a handful of tech stocks, the market’s rapid climb stalled in August. That setback could ultimately be a good thing, our columnist says.
Tag: Standard & Poor’s 500-Stock Index
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Wall St. Pessimists Are Getting Used to Being Wrong
The S&P 500 is up about 20 percent this year, but some still warn that the future may not be as rosy as that implies.
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Stock Market Slips as Traders Move Cautiously Ahead of Fed Meeting
Stock markets often exhibit caution ahead of major events like Fed meetings, waiting until there is clarity over the central bank’s next move.
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Stock Market Returns Are Deceptively High
While stocks, bonds and money market funds have generated positive returns for the year, a quirk in the calendar is creating deceptively strong performances.
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Investors Look for Reasons the Market Could ‘Grind Higher’
Companies are expected to report a fall in profits, but some analysts see brighter times ahead.