The S&P 500 Index had a difficult performance in June this year, slipping by about 1.1%. It ended the month at 7,500, up by 18% from its lowest level this year, and a few points below the all-time high of 7,613. This article provides an SPX Index forecast and that of its ETFs like VOO,
US stocks opened lower on Wednesday as investors booked profits in semiconductor stocks following a record-breaking first half of 2026, while renewed US-Iran tensions and expectations of tighter monetary policy also weighed on sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 253 points. The S&P 500 slipped 0.46% while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.68%. Semiconductor stocks
ServiceNow NOW and Salesforce shares climbed 5% on Wednesday after Guggenheim upgraded the software companies, arguing that their valuations have become attractive despite ongoing risks posed by artificial intelligence. The upgrade comes after a difficult year for enterprise software stocks, with investors reassessing growth prospects as AI reshapes the industry. ServiceNow shares are down 33%
The S&P 500 Index continued rising and neared its all-time high on Friday as some big tech companies like Nvidia and AMD rebounded. It ended the week at 7,575, with its perpetual futures on Hyperliquid ticking downwards today. This article explains some of the top catalysts for the SPX Index and key ETFs like VOO
The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 index edged higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in industrial mining, and financial stocks, as investor sentiment improved on optimism surrounding a ceasefire in the Middle East. The blue-chip index was also on course to register its sixth consecutive quarterly gain. By 0904 GMT, the internationally focused FTSE 100 was
Britain’s competition regulator on Tuesday proposed measures that would allow app developers to direct users to alternative payment options outside Apple and Google app stores. The move is aimed at reducing fees for developers and promoting greater competition in the digital marketplace. CMA seeks to remove payment restrictions The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Magnificent 7 stocks have retreated sharply this year and erased over $2.3 trillion in value. The closely-watched Roundhill Magnificent 7 ETF (MAGS) dropped to $60.80 from the year-to-date high of $71.17. Most companies in the group have dived in the past few months. Nvidia, the world’s largest company, has dropped by nearly 20% from its
The recent US Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA tariffs has created a potentially significant refund opportunity for exporters worldwide, including those in India. While headline estimates suggest billions of dollars in duties could be reclaimed, the reality is far more complex, with eligibility hinging on shipping terms, importer status, and a multi-layered filing process. For
Wall Street opened little changed on Tuesday as investors entered the final trading session of the quarter. Markets remained on track to wrap up one of their strongest quarterly performances in years despite lingering geopolitical tensions and concerns over artificial intelligence spending. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 101 points while the S&P 500
Investors ended June on an uneasy note as concerns over the sustainability of the artificial intelligence boom, elevated interest rates and fears of rising inflation sparked sharp swings across US equities. But while the recent pullback dented sentiment, several strategists believe July could mark the beginning of a fresh leg higher for stocks, supported by