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2024 - 8 - 5

The $2 Trillion Tidal Wave: Are Your Stocks About to Go Under?

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The stock market has seen better days! With $2 trillion lost in the S&P 500, it’s time to grab your life jackets and see what’s happening!

In a shocking development, investors have been hit with staggering losses of $2 trillion, primarily driven by a slew of underperforming stocks within the S&P 500. While the index has only dipped 6.1% since mid-July, the sheer magnitude of these losses feels much heavier. Understanding why this drop impacts investor sentiment requires a closer look at the fundamentals — and perhaps a dash of humor. After all, when your portfolio feels like it’s on a roller coaster, a little laughter goes a long way!

As markets resonate with heavy declines, pivotal levels to keep an eye on regarding the S&P 500 have emerged. Recent data has shown the US stock indices, including the majestic Dow Jones and tech-savvy Nasdaq, plunging due to heightened fears of a looming recession — and who wouldn’t be worried with economic data looking as bleak as a rainy day in Singapore? As we await the latest stock reports, don’t forget to keep your spirits up and maybe treat yourself to some kaya toast to ease the pain!

The dismal news isn’t exclusive to the individual investor. Wall Street seems to be echoing the same despair, with weak economic signals causing routes on trading floors everywhere. Notably, the tech-heavy Nasdaq and seasoned Dow have seen significant tumbles. It’s as if the stock market decided to host its very own game of “musical chairs”—with fewer chairs than players, and sadly, the music has stopped for some stocks.

However, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Fed funds futures have been reflecting a strong chance of a 50-basis point rate cut; a soothing balm for investors as it could prevent further damage. Clever investment banks have also been strategizing alongside companies like Disney and Berkshire Hathaway—who are both making headlines this week by either slicing stakes or reporting earnings. That’s right, even in chaos, opportunities for savvy investors are lurking on the sidelines.

As we ride these unpredictable market waves, it's key to remember that trading is not just about losing; sometimes it’s a test of endurance. Did you know that nearly 90% of daily trading activity is driven by algorithmic trading? Thumbs up if that explanation sounded like a magic trick to you! And here’s a fun fact: The average market downturn lasts about 9 months according to historical data, so let’s hope this dip becomes a blip! Gather your patience (and kaya toast) as we navigate through this choppy market together!

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10 Imploding Stocks Cost Investors A Staggering $2 Trillion (Investor's Business Daily)

The S&P 500 is down "only" 6.1% since its July 16 high. So why does the drop feel so bad? It's the dollar magnitude of the losses.

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As markets crater, key levels to watch on the S&P 500 as it nears ... (CNBC)

Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. Market Data ...

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Wall Street today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq tumble on growing ... (Livemint)

US stock indices tumbled on Monday on fears of the United States slipping into recession following weak economic data last week. At the opening bell, the Dow ...

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Stock Market Today: What to Watch After Last Week's Selloff—Live ... (The Wall Street Journal)

Live updates on stocks, bonds and markets, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.

S&P 500 Futures Decline in Premarket Trading; First Fincl ... (Barron's)

Disney reports earnings this week amid studio comeback, Berkshire Hathaway slices Apple stake as cash swells, and more news to start your day.

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Don't Panic as the S&P 500 Tumbles (ETF.com)

Fed funds futures began pricing in a high likelihood of a 50-basis point rate cut at the Fed's September meeting, while analysts at major investment banks ...

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S&P 500 Technical Analysis – Heavy deleveraging amid ... (ForexLive)

The S&P 500 selloff got triggered by an ugly US ISM Manufacturing PMI and extended after a surprisingly weak US NFP report. What's next?

S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Plunge at Start of Regular Trading (Bloomberg)

S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Plunge at Start of Regular Trading · Global stocks selloff continues on growing concerns about the US economy · US stock futures tumble, with ...

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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Tumbling, Dow Set to Open Down ... (Barron's)

Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are dropping in premarket trading Monday as the stock market faces a difficult start to the week.

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S&P 500 Is on Track for Worst Day Since 2022 as Tech Stocks Dive (Yahoo Finance)

(Bloomberg) -- US stocks were pummeled on Monday, part of a wave of selling globally, as investors braced for days of volatility amid rising concerns over a ...

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Dow futures tumble 1000 points as global stock market rout ... (CNBC)

The U.S. stock market was under pressure amid a broad global equity market sell-off. The losses come after the Nasdaq Composite fell into correction Friday.

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Why the stock market is freaking out again (CNN)

The Dow tumbled more than 1,000 points at the open, and the broader market plunged 3% Monday. The Nasdaq, full of risky tech stocks, dropped 3.7%. All of that ...

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Dow drops over 1000, and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since ... (11Alive.com WXIA)

The drops were just the latest in a sell-off that swept the Earth. Japan's Nikkei 225 helped start Monday by plunging 12.4% for its worst day since 1987.

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Nasdaq 100 and S&P500: Volatility Soars Amid Recession Fears as ... (FX Empire)

Wall Street plunges as recession fears spike, with tech giants losing $1 trillion. Fed rate cut speculation rises. Read the full market analysis today!

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Kellanova Shares Soared On Potential Mars Takeover. These ... (Barron's)

Disney reports earnings this week amid studio comeback, Berkshire Hathaway slices Apple stake as cash swells, and more news to start your day.

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What is driving the global stock sell-off? (Financial Times)

Global markets were on Monday hit with a bout of severe tumult as concerns swirled over the trajectory of the US economy and traders rapidly unwound bets ...

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S&P 500, Nasdaq Sink To Lowest Levels Since May As Crash Fears ... (Forbes)

Major U.S. stock indexes closed a volatile Monday trading session at their lowest prices in months, as markets globally exhibit fear.

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Sell-off in global markets sends S&P 500 to its worst day since 2022 ... (ABC News)

Sell-off in global markets sends S&P 500 to its worst day since 2022; Dow drops 1,000 points. ByThe Associated Press. August 5, 2024, 1:00 PM.

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall 3% each amid US recession fears, Apple drop (Reuters)

U.S. stocks ended with steep losses on Monday, leaving the Nasdaq and S&P 500 down at least 3% each as the market extended last week's sell-off amid U.S. ...

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The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs (advisorperspectives.com)

The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow), and Nasdaq Composite are all stock market indexes used to measure the performance of various aspects of the ...

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall 3% each amid U.S. recession fears, Apple drop (Nikkei Asia)

NEW YORK (Reuters) -- U.S. stocks ended with steep losses on Monday, leaving the Nasdaq and S&P 500 down at least 3% each as the market extended l.

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S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Index Falls 3% as Economic ... (Investopedia)

The S&P 500 dropped 3% on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, as concerns about the U.S. economy after Friday's weaker-than-expected jobs report spilled over into the new ...

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S&P 500 futures bounce after index posts worst day in nearly two ... (CNBC)

S&P 500 futures bounced in overnight trading after the broad index notched its worst day in nearly two years as global markets sold off.

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Stock Meltdown Puts S&P 500 on Brink of Correction: Markets Wrap (BNN)

A renewed bout of volatility hit global markets as recent talk about a US economic recession — mostly seen as premature — spurred warnings that this year's ...

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Stock Meltdown Puts S&P 500 on Brink of Correction: Markets Wrap (The Edge Singapore)

A renewed bout of volatility hit global markets as recent talk about a US economic recession — mostly seen as premature — spurred warnings that this year's ...

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Stock meltdown puts S&P 500 on brink of correction (The Edge Singapore)

A renewed bout of volatility hit global markets as recent talk about a US economic recession — mostly seen as premature — spurred warnings that this year's ...

CrowdStrike, AMD among the rare S&P 500 gainers in a sea of red (Morningstar.com)

Of the nearly 2,900 stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, 91.8% lost ground Monday, according to FactSet data, while 83.7% of the roughly 4,500 Nasdaq ...

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Stock Market Today: Japan's Nikkei Opens 10% Higher, Dow, S&P ... (The Wall Street Journal)

U.S. stock futures were climbing and Asian markets recovered strongly after a sharp global selloff Monday. The Nikkei Stock Average in Tokyo closed 10.2% higher ...

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S&P 500 suffers worst loss since 2022 (ABC News)

When markets opened on Monday morning, the S&P 500 fell about 4% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped more than 6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell roughly ...

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Stock markets steady after the S&P 500's worst day in almost two years (CBS News)

Wall Street regained its footing after concerns about the slowing U.S. economy spooked investors. Here's what to know.

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Markets In Turmoil? S&P 500 Plunges Over 4%, But These ... (Yahoo Finance)

Wall Street took a beating on Monday as fears of a looming U.S. recession triggered a global market sell-off. The S&P 500 plummeted over 4% in its worst ...

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The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq rebound after global stock market ... (Quartz)

The Nikkei 225 had its best day in almost 16 years after the sell-off.

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Futures Rebound After Monday's Sell-Off (FX Empire)

S&P 500 futures rise 0.8% after the worst day in two years, driven by a global sell-off; Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones futures also rebound.

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S&P 500 Steady and Nikkei Rises as Stocks Rebound From Sell-Off (The New York Times)

Wall Street traded higher on Tuesday, retracing some of the losses in the previous day's rout. Stocks in Japan, the hardest hit by recent selling, ...

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