Why these 17 stocks in the S&P 500 are now more compelling

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says companies’ earnings are “catching up” to high P/E ratios for their stocks. Here are 10 companies to keep an eye on.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Big Tech stocks rally, as tech now drives S&P 500 more than on Election Day 2016

Big Tech stocks rallied Tuesday as Americans cast their vote for the next U.S. president, fueling the S&P 500’s sharp gain.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

S&P 500 eclipses 6,000 and Dow surpasses 44,000. Here’s why stocks could keep climbing.

Stocks scored milestones on Monday, pushed higher by optimism about Donald Trump’s second term as president and by last week’s interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

One of our stocks is holding back the Dow as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq bounce back

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Business - CNBC - October 24

United Airlines and Nvidia bookend list of 15 soaring S&P 500 stocks in October

Two airlines and two cruise lines make the list of the month’s best performers in the U.S. benchmark index.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Nvidia slips a spot among top S&P 500 stocks this year. Here’s what overtook it.

Nvidia’s stock now ranks third among the S&P 500’s biggest gainers for 2024. It held the No. 1 spot as recently as mid-September.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

S&P 500 in a ‘mania’ as stock-market rally overshoots, says Wall Street bear

One of Wall Street’s last remaining bears warned Thursday that the S&P 500 is approaching “mania” levels as stocks become more expensive, setting up the potential for a further surge in the near ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Small-cap stocks are smoking the S&P 500. Bond yields may hold the key.

Small-cap stocks are on a tear this month, as investors question the sustainability of the rally and the future path of interest rates after President-elect Donald Trump enters the White House in ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Nvidia tops list of favored S&P 500 stocks on expected sales growth through 2026

Other expected highfliers include KKR, AMD, Microsoft and Live Nation.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Morgan Stanley finally turns bullish on U.S. stocks as it says the S&P 500 could jump as high as 7,400

Better late than never? Morgan Stanley says it’s now overweight U.S. stocks.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

S&P 500 bounces as stocks’ bull-market cycle seen potentially speeding up in 2025

The S&P 500 has bounced from its drop last week, a decline that had eroded its U.S. election bump without knocking the index off course toward a potentially big 2024 gain.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

S&P 500 is on a 12-month tear as tariffs threaten 2025 outlook for U.S. stocks

U.S. stocks have been on a tear over the past 12 months — momentum that is threatened in part by the potential for inflation-stoking tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump.

Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago

The bull market is ‘still an infant’: Why Evercore sees the S&P 500 at 6,600 by mid-2025

The stock-market rally still has room to run, as Donald Trump’s stunning comeback for the White House and a potential Republican sweep in Congress may propel the S&P 500 to 6,600 by mid-2025, ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Why this analyst lifted S&P 500 target to 7,000 for 2025 and cited ‘meltup’ risk

Donald Trump’s White House administration may fuel the S&P 500’s rally to 7,000 by the end of next year, as the apparently jubilant U.S. stock market runs the risk of a melt up, according to ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Another bullish call for stocks in 2025. Wells Fargo raises S&P 500 target on strong economy, Trump’s policy changes.

Another Wall Street firm is increasing its S&P 500 target for next year, with a view that stocks are poised to extend their bull-market run to at least the end of 2025

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

These are the S&P 500’s biggest laggards for October, down by as much as 29%

Super Micro joined the list after a 33% drop on Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

This ETF has trounced the S&P 500 with bets on AI in a surprising sector

Macrae Sykes of Gabelli Funds explains his strategy, which looks beyond the Nvidia-focused AI hardware buildout.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

The S&P 500 has come to a major postelection crossroads

All-time highs were made, but not with the broad market participation you want to see.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

The S&P 500 is inflated by 25% because investors won’t focus on the fundamentals

A bull market rooted in earnings is far more solid than one riding on emotions.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

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Business - Inc. - October 24

Nvidia has offset all 128 of the S&P 500 companies that have declined this year, twice over

Nvidia through Thursday had added $2.2 trillion in market value this year, in a year in which the S&P 500’s value has climbed by $9.3 trillion.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Dow, S&P 500 fall Friday — but Nasdaq sees longest weekly winning streak of 2024

U.S. stocks closed mixed Friday as Treasury yields pressed higher and investors weighed fresh economic data ahead of next week’s jobs report.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records and extend postelection rally as Fed cuts rates

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose Thursday, extending Wall Street’s rally in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, as traders weighed the latest rate cut from the Federal Reserve.

Micron tops list of 20 biggest winners in the S&P 500 this earnings season

Other companies showing very high sales growth with improving profit margins include BlackRock and Eli Lilly.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

The Maga court: inside Donald Trump’s new White House

His first term was heavily reliant on the party establishment. The inner circle now includes several billionaires and is in tune with the ideas of the new right

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Will Super Micro get booted from the S&P 500? That may come before a delisting.

Super Micro shares are down more than 80% since the company joined the S&P 500 in March. That poor performance could catch the eye of the index committee, an expert said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Goldman channels ‘Art of the Deal’ as it targets 6,500 for S&P 500 next year

Goldman Sachs has come out with its 2025 playbook for the stock market.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Bitcoin $100K: Crypto’s Story Keeps Getting More Compelling

Trump’s bitcoin vision, Gary Gensler’s exit, and other tailwinds are pushing the token to record heights.

Business - Inc. - 21 hours ago

Prison stocks slumped under Trump. Why are they soaring now?

Maga trades may not turn out to be winners even if policies are followed through

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Georgia election official appeals to Musk over foreign disinformation on X

Brad Raffensperger says viral post alleging repeat voting in US state is likely from ‘Russian troll farms’

World - Financial Times - November 1

Inflation vs consumption

Plus imports, and utilities

World - Financial Times - November 1

Low-volatility ETFs lose favour as investors jump to buffered peers

Despite poor returns in recent years, analysts say people could be missing out on their long-term investment potential

World - Financial Times - November 1

Nvidia and the Magnificent Seven probably make up too much of your high-priced index fund, especially when the S&P 500 is this expensive

Also: Viking Therapeutics and a push to transform weight-loss treatment, bitcoin hits $100,000, and tips for filling out the federal student-aid form.

Business - MarketWatch - 19 hours ago

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