NYTIMES (Aruni Soni) - Why Stocks Are Defying Gravity and What Could Bring Them Down
Investors are focused on strong corporate earnings and A.I., while looking past the war in Iran. But rising interest rates are an increasing risk to the rally.
NYTIMES (Jeff Sommer) - What if the A.I. Stock Market Rally Is Just Getting Started?
Edward Yardeni, an upbeat strategist with an excellent track record in assessing the stock market, explains why he thinks the good times will continue for years.
NYTIMES (Jeff Sommer) - The Markets Have Been on a Roll. Is It Time to Hedge Your Bets?
The S&P 500 is in position for a rare fourth year of consecutive annual gains. Risks are rising, our columnist says, yet Wall Street is doubling down.
NYTIMES (Joe Rennison) - Stocks Notch Strongest Quarter Since 2020
The S&P 500 rose almost 15 percent for the three months through June, and many stock analysts remain optimistic that corporate earnings driven by artificial intelligence will keep growing.
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Home Depot sales rise 5%, defying high gas prices and falling consumer confidence
Richard McPhail, Home Depot CFO, said that homeowners are, up to a point, insulted from the impacts of the current economy.
ABCNEWS - Home Depot profit falls, but tops expectations in the face of economic uncertainty
Home Depot’s results beat Wall Street’s expectations in the fiscal first quarter on a strong showing from professional customers while homeowners started stocking up on some of their spring supplies
NYTIMES (Joe Rennison) - Stock Market Rally Confronts Inflation and Higher Interest Rates
Despite accelerating inflation and possible interest rate increases, the S&P 500 has posted a long weekly winning streak, driven by strong corporate earnings. Can it last?
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Honda posts first losses in 70 years following its costly bet on electric vehicles
The automaker reported a net loss of $2.7 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31.
NYTIMES (Joe Rennison) - Stocks Extend Rally as Tensions Ease Over War in Iran
The S&P 500’s rise on Friday caps a striking three-week streak, powered by investors’ optimism about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and strong corporate earnings.
NYTIMES (Joe Rennison) - Mixed Signals Churn Stock Market Despite Recent Highs
Major indexes have mostly been treading water for months, as investors’ exuberance for artificial intelligence wears off.