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Just A Correction, Or Is The Bull Market Over?

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.

VOE: Ahead Of Peers In 2024, But Average In The Long Term

Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund ETF has slightly outperformed other mid-cap value ETFs in 2024. The fund invests almost exclusively in U.S. Based companies. The portfolio is well-diversified with heavy weightings in industrials and financials. VOE: Ahead of peers in 2024, but average in the long term.

'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.

Should iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF (IJJ) Be on Your Investing Radar?

S&P 500 Earnings: So Far, The Pattern Is Typical, But Mega-Cap Earnings This Week Loom Large

So far, the typical earnings pattern for the S&P 500 is showing no signs of anything amiss. The mega-caps will simply trade at lower multiples than they have in the past few years. The hallmark of any bull or bear market is P/E expansion and contraction. The top 10-12 market cap names comprise roughly 24-25% of the s&p 500’s earnings weight. Mega-Cap Earnings this week are expected to be strong.

Weekly Report: what happened at VOE last week (0415-0419)?

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