Stock market

2022 - 5 - 10

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In today's environment, the notion that the stock market isn't the ... (CNBC)

The share of household wealth that comes from directly or indirectly held stocks hit a record 41.9%, more than double where it was 30 years ago. Tech companies ...

But it's probably getting ahead of itself in that regard." "So the sell-off we're seeing now strongly argues for a slowly growing economy, perhaps an economy that's flirting with recession. They want to slow the economy." For the central bank, inflation remains its main problem, and that has come from supply that has been unable to meet with relentless consumer demand for goods over services. Central bankers always have been attuned to market gyrations, but following the 2008 financial crisis, monetary policy has even more so relied on risk assets as a transmission mechanism. That's another reason why the Fed has to watch this." We've seen a really big correlation between equity prices and discretionary spending." "That's another element of the line between what's happening in the equity market and economic growth." That is no longer the case today." "If stock prices are down, it's much more difficult to raise equity. "The market is a prescient indicator of where the economy is headed, but overstates the case generally," Zandi said. Stocks and consumer confidence historically have been linked closely, so when stocks fall people tend to curtail spending.

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Global stock markets fall sharply amid fears over inflation and China ... (The Guardian)

FTSE 100 and S&P 500 among those to slide as investors worry that worldwide growth is weakening.

It has lost half its value in the last six months. In New York, the S&P 500 index dropped 3.2% on Wall Street – its lowest point in a year - after its worst streak of weekly losses in more than a decade. Bitcoin fell to its lowest level since July 2021, dropping below $32,700. That reinforced worries that China’s lockdowns are having a serious economic impact. “Two of the biggest concerns are supply chains and the impact of inflation, including higher interest rates. The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 4.29% as investors once again sold off once-hot tech stocks.

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Pakistan stock market tumbles as investors fret about unclear ... (CNA)

KARACHI, Pakistan : Pakistan's stock market fell by more than 3 per cent on Monday, its biggest daily decline in five months, and the rupee continued its ...

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Pakistan stock mkt tumbles as investors fret about unclear economic ... (Business Standard)

The Pakistan Stock Exchange 100 index dropped by 1,447.67 points, or 3.23 per cent, to 43,393.14, its lowest since March 22. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif took ...

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Idea that stock market is not economy no longer holds up in today's ... (BOL News)

“When risk assets fall and fall fast enough, there's no question they're going to hurt growth,” said LaVorgna, who was chief economist for the National Economic ...

But it’s probably getting ahead of itself in that regard.” “So the sell-off we’re seeing now strongly argues for a slowly growing economy, perhaps an economy that’s flirting with recession. They want to slow the economy.” The market “is a component of financial conditions, and as the market pulls back, the assumption is it can help curtail demand, which is one of the things they want. That’s another reason why the Fed has to watch this.” Their cost of capital is also a lot higher, therefore they’re not going to be able to expand as aggressively,” he added. We’ve seen a really big correlation between equity prices and discretionary spending.” That is no longer the case today.” “That’s another element of the line between what’s happening in the equity market and economic growth.” When spending falls, sales growth slows, and share prices become less appealing when compared to future earnings. Although the stock market is not the same as the economy, the line between the two is becoming increasingly blurred. Although the stock market is not the same as the economy, the line between the two is becoming increasingly blurred.

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5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday (CNBC)

The Nasdaq was poised to lead Wall Street lower again Monday, with futures tied to the tech-heavy index dropping 2%.

U.S. oil prices dropped Monday alongside stocks, weighed down by a strong dollar and demand concerns as Covid lockdowns continued in China, the world top oil importer. But to be fair, gold, which has long been an investment to protect against inflation, has also suffered in Wall Street's recent rough patch. - That dynamic continued Friday and in Monday's premarket. The Nasdaq was poised to lead Wall Street lower again Monday, with futures tied to the tech-heavy index dropping 2%. Rising bond yields continued to pressure stocks as traders maintained their revolt against the Federal Reserve, doubting it can get inflation under control. Thursday's whipsaw wiped out and then some the prior session's stock advance as bond yields soared. The Nasdaq fell further into a bear market, defined by a drop of 20% or more from its most recent high.

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Investors are too bearish about the US stock market (Financial Times)

We'll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Equity valuation news every morning. The writer is president of Yardeni Research. In my opinion, ...

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Nasdaq ends with 4.3% loss as US stock market plunge continues (The Straits Times)

All three major indices were pummelled in another ugly trading session. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

Both companies cautioned that a deal was not certain. But Philip Morris International gained 0.9 per cent after it confirmed it was in talks to acquire Swedish Match in a deal that would boost its smokeless offerings. Large tech names continued to retreat with Amazon losing 5.2 per cent and Netflix falling 4.4 per cent. Ten of the 11 sectors in the S&P 500 finished lower, with only the consumer staples group mustering a tiny gain. The broad-based S&P 500 slid 3.2 per cent to 3,991.24, its first close under 4,000 points since March 2021. All three major indices were pummelled in another ugly trading session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling two per cent, or more than 650 points, to end the day at 32,245.70.

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Stocks Pare Losses Alongside Climb in U.S. Futures: Markets Wrap (Bloomberg)

Stocks pared losses and U.S. equity futures climbed, providing a little respite for global markets from concerns about an economic downturn.

Stocks pared losses and U.S. equity futures climbed, providing a little respite for global markets from concerns about an economic downturn.

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Why the Fed may not bail out the stock market this time (Axios)

The Federal Reserve held its last policy meeting six days ago. But it feels like it's been 60 days, given the unnerving shift in markets that's taken place ...

There’s a ton of uncertainty in the world today." What might change things and cause Bostic to re-evaluate his support for rate hikes in the near term? I think part of what we’ve seen there is a byproduct of a wide range of narratives about the prospects for the economy." - "When you have a wide range of views, you’re going to get more volatility in those markets. - It's the kind of moment when you might expect heightened chatter about the Fed relenting on its interest rate hike plans. Last week, chair Jerome Powell pretty explicitly signaled that the Fed will raise interest rates by half a percentage point at its next two meetings.

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Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Climb, Tech Rebounds, Bitcoin ... (Barron's)

While stocks moved higher, concerns that drove the recent selloff—from recession fears to inflation—remain prevalent.

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5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday (CNBC)

U.S. stock futures bounced Tuesday, with investors hoping Wall Street can break its three-session losing streak.

Novavax shares sank over 20% in premarket trading after the vaccine maker missed both top and bottom line estimates for its latest quarter. EU industry chief Thierry Breton met Elon Musk in Texas on Monday, and the two signaled agreement on Europe's digital media regulation ahead of the Tesla CEO's purchase of "exactly aligned" with his thinking. Peloton on Tuesday reported a wider-than-expected quarterly loss and a steep decline in sales, as inventory piled up in warehouses and ate away at the company's cash. Pfizer will acquire all the outstanding shares of Biohaven that it doesn't already own for $148.50 each in cash. Tesla has stopped most of its production at its Shanghai plant due to problems securing parts, according to Reuters, citing an internal memo. The Nasdaq tumbled nearly 4.3% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped close to 2%. The Nasdaq's bear market approached a 30% decline from its last record high in November. The S&P 500 and the Dow moved deeper into correction territory, defined by a drop of 10% or more from their most recent record highs, which were in early January. Pfizer said Tuesday it will buy migraine drug maker Biohaven Pharmaceutical for about $11.6 billion in cash. - Bitcoinrose above $31,000on Tuesday, one day after falling below that levelfor a more than 50% decline from November's all-time high. Ahead of two key inflation reports Wednesday and Thursday, President Joe Biden on Tuesday is set to deliver remarks on inflation. Peloton offered up a weak sales outlook for the current quarter, citing softer demand. The S&P 500 on Monday fell to its lowest level in more than a year. - Wall Street set to rise after S&P 500 hits lowest level in over a year

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Stock Market Today: When will the bear market end as share prices ... (Financial Express)

S&P 500, Dow 30 and Nasdaq, the three leading US stock market indices have been under pressure since 2022 began. For the first time since late March 2021, ...

The selloff in the equity market is perhaps on the back of rising interest rates which tends to pull the valuations of mega tech stocks down. Buying stocks when valuations are low is possibly a better approach for long term wealth accumulation. With changing dynamics in the economy, it is equally important to select the right stocks and hold on to them for better fortunes. The talk of recession amidst the high inflationary environment, Ukraine’s invasion of Russia, oil prices and supply chains issues is already underway. S&P 500, Dow 30 and Nasdaq, the three leading US stock market indices have been under pressure since 2022 began. Long term investors know that the equity market is not a one-way street and there will be ups and downs, corrections, and even market crashes.

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Reducing Our Stock Market Forecasts (advisorperspectives.com)

At the end of 2021, we set out our projections for the stock market in 2022: 5250 for the S&P 500 and 40000 for the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Quantitative easing/tightening, along with the payment of interest to banks on the reserves they hold at the Fed, has never faced a test like it does today. The Fed has lifted interest rates twice (by a total of 75 bps) but has not done any quantitative tightening. If so, equity gains from our projected year-end level would be limited and it might be time then to think about a significant, albeit temporary, shift in the investment outlook. Using a 2.5% yield suggested fair value for the S&P 500 was 5,250, which became our forecast for the market at the end of 2022. When the Fed gets too tight, the bond market starts to signal that the Fed will need to reverse course, and short-term rates rise above long-term rates – an inverted yield curve. And the prime factor determining the outcome is whether the economy experiences a recession or not. This higher yield makes a world of difference in how our model sees the stock market. Recessions typically drag down profits, and with that the stock market as well. But here we are in early May and a vicious sell-off in the bond market has pushed the 10-year yield to 3.1%, substantially higher than the end of last year and above our 2.5% estimate. We use our Capitalized Profits Model to assess fair value on the stock market. During many of these past twelve years, with the US stock market well under fair value year after year, we often lifted our year end forecast during the year. At that time, given interest rates, the US stock market was still under our estimate of fair value.

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Why the stock market and bitcoin keep crashing (Vox)

The past couple of years have been great for the stock market, tech stocks, and even some cryptocurrencies. Amid inflation fears and turmoil in 2022, ...

People are going back to life in the real world and relying a little less on the internet for every part of their lives. While you often hear that this kind of moment is not a great time to check in on your 401(k), it might not be a bad reminder that you should be checking in on it more often. The crypto industry has not been immune from market moves, either — a sign that it’s not as insulated from the market as some of its investors would like to believe. In moments like this, where all the CNBC chyrons are red and all the headlines are talking about market meltdowns, it’s natural to feel panicky about the financial future. “If investing is gambling, I would love to know what casino pays the gambler 80 percent of the time. With that in mind, maybe the best explanation of what’s going on right now is that there are a lot of reasons for investors to be freaked out, and so they are. The stock trading platform Robinhood recently announced layoffs, as did the streaming company Netflix, the stock price of which was hammered in April after it announced it lost subscribers in the first quarter of the year. “There are times in the market when things seem pretty predictable, and the market goes up gradually during those periods because tomorrow looks like today,” Colas said. Inflation is a problem in the United States and across the globe, with the US inflation rate at its highest levels in 40 years. A recession in the near future isn’t a foregone conclusion, but it is likelier than it was, say, a year ago. Analysts at Goldman Sachs estimate there’s a 38 percent chance of the US economy entering a recession in the next 24 months. The environment made it perhaps a little easy to forget that bull markets don’t last forever, and the waters can get choppy.

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If this is a bear market, history shows stocks have a lot further to fall (CNBC)

The stock market sell-off has been fast and furious, pushing the S&P 500 closer and closer to a bear market. If the rout intensifies further to qualify as a ...

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US$9.3 billion wiped off market as investors await Marcos' economic ... (South China Morning Post)

Based on the broader Philippine Stock Exchange All Share Index's loss of up to 2.9 per cent, the sell-off on Tuesday erased as much as US$9.3 billion.

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Wall Street rally fizzles as inflation fears stalk markets (Financial Times)

US stocks eked out a marginal advance after a volatile trading day on Tuesday, as investors attempted to navigate an increasingly complex outlook for ...

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Stocks are tanking but investors are eyeing CPI report for some ... (USA TODAY)

The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq tanked after the Fed increased interest rates. But a lot is hanging on Wednesday's CPI report.

The S&P small-cap 600 index, an index comprised of 600 publicly traded small-cap stocks, is down more than 13% in the past year. This comes as the Fed is selling bonds as part of its effort to raise interest rates and investors are hesitant to hold onto bonds due to concerns about the Fed not having a good handle on inflation, Lerner said. In any given year, the S&P 500 has averaged a maximum intra-year pullback of 14%, according to Lerner’s analysis. That’s somewhat of a good sign for markets because it demonstrates that yields may be stabilizing as opposed to continuing to move higher, he said. On Friday, the Department of Labor said the jobless rate was unchanged at 3.6% in April. “Inflation continues to be very broad,” said Michael Ashton, managing principal of Enduring Investments, LLC. “The price of everything is rising. “Tight labor conditions are where the Fed seems to feel it can help shrink inflation,” wrote John Lynch, chief investment officer for Comerica Wealth Management, in a commentary. The national average for a gallon of unleaded gasoline rose on Tuesday to a record high of $4.37, not adjusted for inflation, according to AAA. The odds of one are rising "We know home price increases lag in the CPI by about 12-15 months so that says rent pressures will stay high for a while.” “So, there should be some effects from that in the 12-month picture.” That came in addition to the Fed’s 25 basis point hike in March, which was the first rate increase since 2018.

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PE firm CVC Capital pushes back stock market debut plans: sources (The Business Times)

EUROPE'S biggest private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has pushed back its stock market listing plans, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday (May 10).

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Asia Stocks Steady as Traders Weigh Inflation Data: Markets Wrap (Bloomberg)

Asian stocks were steady Wednesday and US equity futures rose as investors weighed Chinese inflation data for clues on whether the price pressures sapping ...

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CVC pushes back IPO plans amid market turmoil (Financial Times)

Europe's biggest private equity group CVC Capital Partners has pushed back plans for a stock market listing in the first half of this year, with market ...

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