3 min read Last Updated : Jul 08 2024 | 10:51 PM IST As benchmark indices continue to reach new highs almost every other day, a heated debate rages on: Have stocks outpaced their fundamentals, and can earnings keep up with these valuations? Only time will tell if the earnings growth potential justifies the Nifty…
The June jobs report came in slightly higher than expected, but the number wasn’t significant enough to move markets in the holiday-shortened week. For now, investors continue to climb the wall of worry, particularly regarding the leading technology stocks. Next week may put that bullish sentiment to the test. The latest readings on inflation will…
The Nasdaq and Dow Jones are two of the most prominent and widely followed indexes, and understanding them is vital for any investor. Each represents different segments of the market and has unique characteristics that can influence investment decisions. Sometimes, these indexes rise and fall in tandem; other times, they act very differently. In this…
A significant short interest may result in a squeeze, but what do the prominent short positions represent? Understanding the implications of high short interest, including the potential for significant price volatility and the underlying health of companies, is essential for retail traders. What is Short Interest? Short interest refers to the total number of shares of…
The Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) index came in as expected. That didn’t do much to move the market higher, but it may be enough to keep the momentum in equities going. But which equities? If you look closely, some questions remain. Approximately 60% of stocks in the S&P 500 are flat or lower for…
In 2021, a trader with a large Reddit following induced a massive rally in shares of GameStop Corp. NYSE: GME. The downtrodden gaming retailer was the most shorted stock in the entire market in January 2021, but the retail buying frenzy triggered a massive run-up in price as hedge funds were forced to cover their…