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SPY tracks a market cap-weighted index of US large- and mid-cap stocks selected by the S&P Committee.

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Predicting the stock market in 2025 could be extra difficult after another year of double-digit gains for the S&P 500.

Could the S&P 500 close at 7,000 by the end of next year? How investors should read rosy 2025 projections.

The US indices are all waiting for the FOMC interest rate statement, the statement, and the press conference. The market continues to see a lot of people trying to press the “Santa Claus rally” and playing catch up with their peers.

NASDAQ, Dow Jones and S&P 500 Forecast – US Indices Wait for FOMC

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AI stocks have dominated the market in 2024, dragging the S&P 500 higher with them. I think the market may get turned upside down in 2025. I share why and also share some of my top picks for the new year.

Why The Market May Get Turned Upside Down In 2025

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World Markets Watchlist: December 16, 2024

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ETFs pulled in $35 billion in capital last week, with U.S. equity ETFs leading the way.

5 Most Popular ETFs of Last Week

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AI stocks have dominated the markets over the past few years. However, there are a few other sectors that have also shined over the past few years. I share two high-flying big dividend sectors that, I think, will continue to outperform in 2025.

I Am Loading Up On These 2 High-Flying High-Yield Sectors For 2025

The S&P 500 (SPY) soared to new heights in 2024, fueled by the extraordinary performance of the Magnificent Seven stocks.

What is next for the S&P 500 as the Magnificent Seven stocks dominate growth

According to the report, 31% of builders cut home prices in December.

NAHB Housing Market Index Remains Unchanged At 46; SP500 Tests Session Lows

Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures decline ahead of the Fed meeting, while Tesla climbs. Traders await economic data and clues on the Fed's policy path.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Slide While Tesla Advances Ahead of Fed Meeting

US indices were somewhat negative in the early hours of Tuesday, as the market is almost certainly waiting to see what Jerome Powell will have to say during the press conference after the interest rate decision on Wednesday.

NASDAQ, Dow Jones and S&P 500 Forecast – US Indices Wait for Fed

The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.38%) has long been the benchmark of performance for many investors. Because it comprises the 500 largest stocks listed on the U.S. index, it tracks companies from multiple industries, giving investors a good feel for how the overall market is doing.

As 2024 Ends, the S&P 500 Is Poised to Do Something It Has Only Done 6 Times Before. Here's My Plan.

Interest rate volatility led the acrossthe-board advance in cross-asset volatilities last week, driven by the increase in the PPI for the 2nd consecutive month. The VIX® Index has outperformed skew by a half-point over the last week, rising 1 VIX pt to 13.8 on the 64bps wk/wk S&P-500 Index pullback.

The S&P 500 Index Skew Steepens On Defensive Year-End Flows

Composite PMI exceeded analyst expectations as the services sector expanded at the fastest pace since the reopening of the economy from Covid lockdowns.

Composite PMI Rises To 56.6; SP500 Tests Session Highs

The US indices all look as if they are ready to start going higher again, as the bullish attitude of traders will seemingly continue to be the way forward.

NASDAQ, Dow Jones 30 and S&P 500 Forecast – US Indices Continue to Look Strong

Wall Street appeared on course for a positive start to the week which will see the Federal Reserve decide whether to cut interest rates further. Futures had the Nasdaq up 0.4% ahead of Monday's open, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones were seen 0.2% higher each respectively.

Nasdaq, Dow and S&P 500 all seen higher as interest rate call comes into focus

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The S&P 500 hit record highs 55 times so far in 2024, driven by AI enthusiasm, a resilient economy, and interest rate reduction hopes. There are pockets of extreme valuations; however, there are still excellent stocks to own. Here are four of my top holdings heading into 2025.

Into 2025: Top 8 Stocks I Own And Why (Part I)

The S&P 500 is entering its last full week of trading in 2024. The FOMC meeting could still bring some surprises, with uncertainty around the Fed's 2025 rate cut projections.

S&P 500: Into The End, Week Starting 16th December (Technical Analysis)

Overall repurchases by companies in the benchmark index were up 8% from the same period a year ago.

Apple and Alphabet Led the S&P 500 in Stock Buybacks in Second Quarter

The major indexes pulled back from their recent rallies this week.

Market Loses Steam; S&P 500 Could Snap Weekly Win Streak

The US indices have all been positive for some time, but there was a little bit of bifurcation between them all. This is a situation that suggests we are trying to work off some of that froth after the big run higher in these markets.

NASDAQ, Dow Jones and S&P 500 Weekly Forecast – Week Shows Overall Continuation

The US indices are all looking like the next move is higher, but this makes sense as the “Santa Claus rally” is a real thing this time of year, and now we don't have many announcements to watch out for, with the exception of the Fed next week – which

NASDAQ, Dow Jones and S&P 500 Forecast – US Indices Continue to Watch for Santa

If there is one voice on Wall Street that we always listen to at 24/7 Wall St, it is Stifel's Barry Bannister, and with good reason.

One of Wall Street's Top Gurus Predicts 2025 Sell-Off: The S&P 500 Could Plunge to 5500

The S&P 500 has shown a loss of upside momentum with its last rally higher off the early November low. There is still no sign of a topping formation, though, which leads us to believe we could see a sideways range unfolding.

S&P 500 Index Update: Sideways Price Consolidation Unfolding?

Fed rate cut expected as inflation rises slightly. Tech drags with Adobe down 12%, while defensive sectors like utilities (+0.41%) gain.

Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500: Inflation Risks Weigh on U.S. Stock Market

Market averages rebounded as CPI met expectations, clearing the path for a likely Fed rate cut and higher stock prices. Despite the Nasdaq hitting a new high, S&P 500 breadth has been negative, suggesting potential 3-6% drawdowns in the near term.

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