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As of the end of 2019, the total market capitalization of the S&P 500 was $26,759,686,786,884. Or, if you prefer, approximately $26.76 trillion! That's 14.8 times the value of the S&P 500's market capitalization at the end of 1988-Q1, when the index's market cap stood at $1.81 trilli...
The dominant story during the past 16 months has been one of imminent recession and stock market collapse. The last time we publicly addressed this narrative was three weeks ago . Since then, the word 'recession' has almost disappeared from the lexicon of investment writing, and confidence in...
The coronavirus that's roiling China and beyond is creating uncertainty about global economic activity in early 2020, but this week's initial estimate of US GDP for last year's fourth quarter is on track to post a gain that's comparable to Q3's moderate rise. Output is expected to show a 2.1...
Pressure continues to mount as China rushes to contain the deadly flu outbreak. After more cases were confirmed, worries over the virus' impact on the global economy has risen. Kim Parlee speaks with Michael Craig, Head of Asset Allocation, TD Asset Management, about implications for equi...
We are approaching another time period when the Federal Reserve can move one of two ways. It can throw its support behind a relatively strong US dollar that will be good for the economy over time, but also for the stock market. Or, it can move in the other direction, which I believe will be ...
When I was growing up, my father used to tell me I should "never take advice from anyone who hasn't succeeded at what they are advising." The most truth of that statement is found in the financial press, which consists mostly of people writing articles and giving advice on topics where they ...
What happened last week, and what it may mean for the market in 2020. The Stock Market Report The S&P 500 had a rare losing week, down 0.6%. It's down 1.0% from its all-time high set the week before. In the scheme of things, it means nothing. Investors are still optimistic about th...
The credit problem We like credit in a general sense. It allows people - righteously - to be able to smooth lifetime consumption. Thus, households should be able to borrow. However, we also know that these things can get out of hand. 2008/09 was largely driven by the massive expansion of cre...
The full update will be sent out later this weekend, probably Sunday night or Monday morning since travel is required to see clients this weekend, but one aspect of the IBES by Refinitiv data that caught the eye today was what is happening with Q3 and Q4 '20 S&P 500 sector growth estimates...
Purpose I look at the high frequency weekly indicators because while they can be very noisy, they provide a good nowcast of the economy and will telegraph the maintenance or change in the economy well before monthly or quarterly data is available. They are also an excellent way to "mark yo...
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NEW YORK , Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Direxion continually reviews its product range to ensure it's meeting the needs of our clients. Based upon a recent review, the Board of Trustees of the Direxion Shares ETF Trust has decided to liquidate and close 15 ETFs (each, a "Fund" and c...