Today: 5. Nov, 2024
As Wall Street moves through the third quarter, recent adjustments to earnings estimates have sparked discussions among investors. Analysts have revised their earnings expectations for Q3 downward by 2.8% during July and August. While this might seem concerning at first glance, it…
Over the past 50 years, the S&P 500 has consistently delivered a solid annualized return of around 10%. This return aligns closely with the long-term average earnings growth of companies within the index. Investors aiming to surpass the broader market’s returns should…
Recent earnings data offers the most promising clue yet about the future of the State Pension Triple Lock. According to Steven Cameron, Pensions Director at Aegon, the latest figure of 4.5% annual earnings growth could set the stage for the next increase…
Utility stocks are often seen as reliable performers, providing consistent earnings and dividend growth, albeit with modest returns. This pattern persisted in the first half of the year, with utility stocks tracked by the Utilities Sector SPDR ETF posting a 7.6% gain…
The major U.S. market indexes have shown impressive gains through the first half of 2024. The S&P 500, for instance, has climbed 16% year to date, setting new highs. While growth stocks currently appear expensive and may be due for a pullback,…
The year 2023 witnessed a remarkable surge in growth stocks, fueled by factors such as low inflation, the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on interest rates, and a resilient economy. As we step into 2024, investment research firm Fundstrat predicts that the S&P…
