Capital Markets Outlook: Q2 2024

Investors are wrestling with concerns over stubborn inflation, faster-than-expected economic growth, and a tight labor market. We expect normalization to continue in inflation and growth. In the first quarter of 2024, most major equity market indices rallied to all-time highs. Alistair Berg gives his Capital Markets Outlook for Q2 2024.

S&P 500 Earnings Strong, And 'Upside Surprise' Higher Than Last Few Quarters

S&P 500 1%+ Gaps Higher

May 2024 Perspective

Home Market Outlook Today's Market May 2024 Perspective. US equities struggled last month, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq all falling by 4.16%, 5.00%, and 4.41%. The broader picture continues to be one of rising sovereign rates acting as a headwind to equity market returns.

Noteworthy ETF Outflows: MDY, VST, CSL, WSM

The Three 'Rs' Of Equities: Risk, Reward And The Role In A Portfolio

Investors wonder what current risk premiums portend for equity markets. Both interest rates and Treasury yields ratcheted upward with pernicious inflation. As long-term investments in real assets, equities deserve comparison to real risk premiums. We question whether real yields of 2% are sustainable for long- term investment.

Dip Or Correction?

Home Market Outlook Today's Market Dip Or Correction? Ryan Puplava looks at the reasons for the market weakness in April. Inflation and Higher Rates kick off the month of April. The 50-day moving average will be key to monitor to see if this is a short-term dip or correction.

Weekly Market Pulse: Be Careful What You Wish For

Home Market Outlook Today's Market Weekly Market Pulse: Be Careful What You Wish For. Japanese PM Shinzo Abe launched his three arrows plan to revive the Japanese economy in 2012. The aim of the devaluation was to escape deflation. The Yen started to weaken in 2021 as the BOJ ramped up Yen printing.

The Case Of The Disappearing Rate Cuts

GRPM: Strategy Change Prompts Huge Returns For This S&P MidCap 400 GARP ETF

Invesco S&P MidCap 400 GARP ETF has been one of the top-performing mid-cap funds. The fund changed strategies effective August 28, 2023. GRPM has tracked the S& p midCap 400 index since May 1, 2013. The growth and value combination of the fund beats nearly every other fund in its category. Backtested data indicates GRPM's outperformance is an anomaly.

Broad market ETFs remain below 50-day moving averages, despite last week's uptick

Broad market ETFs remain below 50-day moving averages, despite last week's uptick. Bespoke Investment Group spotlighted 14 exchange traded funds that each advanced over the past 5 days by at least 0.6%. All of the funds are still below their 50- day moving averages.

Weekly Report: what happened at MDY last week (0422-0426)?

S&P 500 Earnings: The Upward Revisions Are A Big Positive

The S&P 500 earnings yield ended the week above 5% for the first time since January 19th. The "upside surprise" for this quarter's earnings was 9.5%. The upside revenue surprise was 1.3% through this week. This is the 5th week in a row of sequentially higher estimates for the S&p 500.

The Mag. 7: Concentrate Or Diversify?

The Mag. 7: Concentrate Or Diversify? David Kotok: What does an investor do? The Mag 7 has had a terrific single year and a good cumulative three years. The cumulative return of the Mag 7 stock package compared against the S&P 500.

SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust Experiences Big Inflow

Equities Play A Waiting Game

Consumption continued to drive growth in the first quarter. The waiting game continues for the U.S. Federal Reserve and other major central banks to cut interest rates this year. 2024 is shaping up to be a “normal” expansionary year with healthy levels of economic growth and inflation.

Just A Correction, Or Is The Bull Market Over?

Upslope Capital's Q1 2024 Investor Letter

Q1 was a solid quarter for Upslope Capital Management's defensive strategy. While the Fund lagged long-only indexes, absolute performance was strong. The Fund remains well-protected against potential macro and/or geopolitical shocks. The company exited Intel early in Q1 and added two "chocolate" stocks.

Expect Equity Market Corrections

Home Market Outlook Today's Market Expect Equity Market Corrections Apr. 23, 2024. Market corrections are a normal function of the equity market. The S&P 500 Index is now outperforming the Nasdaq 100 Index. Company outlooks will be an important indication of the year ahead.

'No Rate Cut' Bear Scares S&P 500 Into Retreat

The S&P 500 fell again during the third week of April 2024. Main driving force behind the falling level of stock prices are slipping expectations for when and by how much the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates during 2024. The index has dropped 5.5% below its record peak closing value from 28 March 2024.