S&P 500

S&P 500: the uptrend is intact but expect a small pullback

Today marks a shortened Black Friday trading session on US exchanges, opening at the usual 9:30 a.m. ET but closing early at 1:00 p.m. ET. With no major economic data releases or corporate earnings scheduled, expect light trading volume and potentially subdued volatility. This follows a holiday week where markets rebounded modestly mid-week on renewed […]

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Not the best time to be long

Stock markets are rallying however, volatility lingers due to elevated AI/tech valuations, a recent government shutdown’s data delays (e.g., October CPI postponed to December 18), and rotation out of mega-caps into value sectors. The S&P 500 is down about 3% from its record high yet many well known names linked to AI are down 10%,

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Sentiment has turned bearish

Today marks the start of a shortened Thanksgiving trading week, with U.S. markets open for a full session on Monday but closing early at 1 p.m. ET on Friday (November 28) and fully closed on Thursday (November 27). After a volatile week that saw major indices post weekly losses—driven by concerns over AI valuations, Fed

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FTSE 100, S&P 500

S&P 500: expect a short term bounce

The decline in the S&P 500 continues, the US index closed below its 55-period moving average (120-minute chart), this is the first time it closes below the 55-period moving average since the low in April. The move below the moving average is considered a support area, there is a good chance the S&P 500 will

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S&P 500

S&P 500 turns down to catch up with Bitcoin

I have been saying Bitcoin’s decline was a warning to the stock market, I think I was right, stock markets are now at a critical turning point. Bitcoin was the first to turn down, the weakness in the S&P 500 continues, the FTSE 100 has already turned down. This time it looks like the FTSE

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Crypto, FTSE 100, S&P 500

Insider and institutional selling occurs near market tops

The FTSE 100 hit a new intraday record as the pound weakened after unemployment rose and wage growth slowed — this has boosted expectations that the Bank of England may cut interest rates. As a result the FTSE 100 is rallying faster than the S&P 500, given that the S&P should rally further (target 7000),

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FTSE 100, S&P 500, Stocks and Shares

Stock markets rally on news of stimulus measures

US stock futures are pointing to a positive open today, driven primarily by growing optimism that the ongoing government shutdown—now the longest in history—could end soon, potentially alleviating economic uncertainty and news of the US government proposal to give $2000 tariff revenue dividends per person. This is like stimulating the economy, similar to what happen

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AI, FTSE 100, S&P 500

Valuation concerns weigh on sentiment

Yesterday saw a rebound in major indices after a tech-led pullback earlier in the week, driven by solid economic data, strong earnings from companies like AMD, and easing concerns over AI valuations. However, pre-market futures point to a modestly lower open today amid ongoing tariff discussions and mixed earnings expectations. UK equities face uncertainty ahead

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FTSE 100, S&P 500

Equity markets are weak despite positive seasonal influence

Markets are down this morning, the rally in the major indices may have ended. I talked about the deteriorating market breath last week, despite the recent strength in tech—particularly AI-driven companies such as Amazon and the AI “Magnificent Seven”—there is concern about the narrowness of the rally. More than 300 S&P 500 stocks ended Monday

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FTSE 100, S&P 500

Amazon earnings report is positive for the S&P 500

The US stock market is poised for a rebound following a sharp decline in the S&P 500 on Thursday, which pulled the index back toward its 20-day moving average. Pre-market futures signal optimism, with S&P contracts up approximately 0.6% and Nasdaq 100 futures advancing 1.2%, largely buoyed by robust earnings from tech giants Amazon and

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FTSE 100, S&P 500, Stocks and Shares