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Why it’s good for the stock market that retail investors didn’t chase the post-election rally
Analysts at Vanda Research, who track retail stock-market activity, found buying relatively muted compared to the gains in the stock market.Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago -
Stock-market investors have ‘no clear playbook’ for Harris election win. Here’s why.
A victory by Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald Trump next week might leave investors temporarily lost, says a closely followed Wall Street research analyst.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
‘DJT’ stock has seen ‘aggressive’ selling by retail investors leading into election
During Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign for president, investors have used shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. as a way to bet on the outcome of the election. But with just a few days to go ...Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Trump tariffs: Why stock-market investors are underrating impact
Donald Trump’s most unconventional policy proposal is also one he’s been most consistent in promoting: universal tariffs.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
Stock-market investors should treat Trump and Harris election playbooks with caution
Wall Street makes trading elections sound as easy as falling off a log. Reality often disappoints.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
The election result investors fear historically is the best for the stock market
Evercore strategists led by Julian Emanuel crunched the numbers and it turns out unified government actually is the best for the stock market.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
‘I’m devastated she didn’t win’: I voted for Kamala Harris. Am I disloyal for taking advantage of the Trump stock-market rally?
“Am I trading off my candidate’s loss? Does that make me a turncoat?”Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago -
US stocks stage rally as global markets await election result
Wall Street prepares for ‘a long night for volatility’ as investor mood remains febrileBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Bull market turns 2. Why fewer Fed rate cuts won’t rattle stock investors.
Even though concerns around a potential reheating of inflation have added to the uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path, it may not stop stocks from going higher, analysts said.Business - MarketWatch - October 13 -
Why the stock market failed to see that Trump would win the presidential election
The Dow’s strong gain this year favored the Democrats and Kamala Harris. But Wall Street is increasingly disconnected from Main Street.Business - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago -
Cramer says 'so many things are working' in the market. Here are a few bright spots
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.Business - CNBC - 4 hours ago -
Election-betting odds are swaying some stock-market investors as Trump’s chances improve
Stock-market investors appear to be taking cues from shifts in betting markets that show a rising probability not only of Donald Trump winning the presidency on Nov. 5, but of Republicans also ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Here are the stakes for stocks, bonds, gold and other markets as investors await too-close-to-call election
Investors are bracing for a range of scenarios after voters finish going to the polls on Tuesday.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Wall Street is entering its best 6 months of the year. Why the stock-market rally has more room to run.
The U.S. stock market is about to enter historically its best six months of the year, after defying the popular Wall Street adage to “sell in May and go away” with strong gains.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
4 retail stocks that look good even if the holiday shopping season is soft
Wall Street research firm Telsey Advisory Group is upbeat on Costco, Amazon, Best Buy and TJX Companies.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
This election result could pour fuel on stock-market rally — but watch out for this wild card
Of the three most likely outcomes of the U.S. presidential election, two of them would likely point to further gains for the stock market, but there’s a major wild card.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Stock market surges on Election Day
Major stock indexes and large tech firms showed gains on Tuesday.Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
The stock market is ready for its melt-up as investors ignore growing risks
Setting the stage for another show of irrational exuberance.Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
How worried should stock-market investors be about a ‘lost decade’?
It’s theoretically possible that the stock market will play out a “Roaring ‘20s” scenario for the rest of this decade.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
Stock market suffers a Halloween selloff as tech investors get the chills
A confluence of frightful factors sank stocks on the final day of October.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
Foreign investors fear India’s stock market boom may be over
International investors pull out more than $10bn from Indian stocks as indices record largest fall since March 2020Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Retail investors are trading stocks like the pros — so brokers are giving them the tools they want
As retail investors get more sophisticated, Robinhood has tried to, as well.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Why Chinese Are Rushing Into a ‘Casino’ Stock Market
Steps to bolster the economy have set off a stock buying frenzy. Our columnist spoke to Chinese investors about why they are jumping in knowing the risks.Business - The New York Times - October 21 -
Why investors should be worried about the market’s ‘invincibility syndrome’
Too much optimism means there aren’t many left to buy stocks, says hedge fund manager.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Is the stock market open on Columbus Day? Are banks and post offices closed?
Monday is both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and many services will be closed or running with modified hoursBusiness - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Is the stock market open on Veterans Day? Will the post office deliver mail?
The Nov. 11 holiday, which honors those who have served in the military, dates back to the end of World War I.Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago -
Why bond yields are rising and what stock investors should do about that
Bond traders are at it again, pushing Treasury yields higher and signaling the Fed was too heavy-handed when it cut rates last month.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
US stock market on course for best week in a year
S&P 500 breaks through 6,000 for first timeBusiness - Financial Times - 2 hours ago -
Investors step up bets that US election will trigger market volatility
Jitters sweep through bond and currency markets before presidential voteWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated
Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
The stock market is rallying because ‘fear has left the building.’ Here’s the danger.
It may be time for stock-market investors to “look tactically at downside risk into month-end,” says a top Wall Street technical analyst.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
The dollar is rallying because investors are making a ‘down payment’ on a Trump election victory
The U.S. dollar has been strengthening in part because investors are growing more confident Donald Trump will be victorious in the Nov. 5 presidential election, according to one Wall Street ...Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Why Einhorn says it’s the most expensive stock market in decades
One leading hedge fund says it’s not just tech stocks with nosebleed valuations.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Why the stock market can count on another Fed rate cut in December
The trend in short-term rates leading up to the U.S. presidential election usually persists.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Why investors are sticking with cash as bond yields climb on election jitters
The Federal Reserve likely needs to cut rates to less than 1% to spur notable outflows, or longer-term Treasury yields need to dramatically rise from current levels, says portfolio managerBusiness - MarketWatch - October 24