On Monday, Morgan Stanley strategists led by Michael Wilson reiterated their bullish stance on US equities, citing strong earnings growth. According to their scenario, the S&P 500 will reach 7,200 points by the middle of next year.
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of S&P 500.
Even as commodity markets struggle in 2025, Wall Street analysts remain optimistic about US energy stocks. According to Bloomberg, approximately 75% of oil and gas firms in the S&P 500 index received a "buy" rating, which is the highest percentage of any American sector.
The S&P 500 gained 0.06% to reach a new record high on Tuesday, overcoming early losses despite pressure on tech stocks, according to Bloomberg. Meanwhile, Nasdaq 100 declined 0.5%.
The US stock market is displaying signs of slowing growth even as it trades at record levels, with declining volatility indicating weakening momentum.
On Monday, Morgan Stanley strategists led by Michael Wilson reiterated their bullish stance on US equities, citing strong earnings growth. According to their scenario, the S&P 500 will reach 7,200 points by the middle of next year.
The S&P 500 hit an all-time high as a busy week for US corporate earnings kicked off, with Verizon Communications Inc.’s results providing a notable boost. Key financial reports from Tesla Inc. and Alphabet Inc. are expected on Wednesday.
Christopher Harvey of Wells Fargo predicts the S&P 500 could rise 11% by year-end, driven by the resilience of major technology companies. His 7,007-point target suggests further growth from Monday's closing level of 6,304.2.
Last week, financial companies released their earnings reports for the second quarter. The results beat Bloomberg's expert estimates by 94.4%. However, stocks showed only a muted reaction, as investors had largely expected this outcome.
As reported by Bloomberg, Wall Street analysts credit the record-breaking rally in US stocks to Donald Trump’s measured policies. But experts warn investors may still be overlooking the risks, even from duties already in effect.
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of S&P 500.
The S&P 500 Index (Standard & Poor's 500) is one of the key indicators of the US stock market and overall economic health of the United States. It represents the stock performance of the country's leading corporations. This stock market instrument reflects the dynamics of different sectors and serves as a universal benchmark for investors and analysts.
Major factors that determine the value of S&P 500:
The S&P 500 is often seen as a gauge of US financial health. Its growth suggests positive expectations and investor confidence, while a decrease may signal risks of recession or crisis.
This index is used for both long-term investing and short-term trading. To forecast its movement accurately, it's necessary to take into account macroeconomic data, corporate reporting, and the overall state of the stock market.
