The S&P 500 is a market-capitalization-weighted index of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States. It covers a diverse range of industries including technology, finance, energy, and consumer goods. Launched in 1957 by Standard & Poor’s, it is considered one of the best representations of the overall U.S. equity market. The S&P 500 is widely used as a benchmark for mutual funds, ETFs, and institutional investors, and is often regarded as the most accurate reflection of U.S. corporate performance.
Live Updates Supersonic, Yet Somehow Stationary3:34pm ETIn a bit of a non sequitur, supersonic jet-making startup Boom Supersonic said Tuesday it will sell a stationary version of its airplane turbine engine to serve as…
Live Updates Mastercard Stock Is a Buy -- Or Is It?1:04pm ETHSBC analyst Saul Martinez upgraded MasterCard (NYSE: MA | MA Price Prediction) stock to buy with a $633 price target this morning. “As…
The S&P 500 large-cap stock index undergoes quarterly rebalances to reflect evolving market conditions. Managed by S&P Dow Jones Indices, the process involves evaluating companies based on criteria like market capitalization, liquidity, profitability, and…
Live Updates Cool Inflation Report Heats Up Stock Market11:53am ETThe U.S. Commerce Department released its core personal consumption expenditures price index for September — a month late because of the government shutdown — but…
Live Updates GE Aerospace Stock Could Fly 20% Higher12:40pm ETSusquehanna analyst Charles Minervino started coverage of airplane engine manufacturer GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE | GE Price Prediction) with a positive rating and a $350…
Live Updates American Eagle Stock Is Flying High12:25pm ETJPMorgan analyst Matthew Boss removed his sell rating from American Eagle (NYSE: AEO | AEO Price Prediction) stock this morning, upgrading to neutral with a $20 price…
Live Updates Google Settles1:11pm ETAlphabet (Nasdaq: GOOG | TER Price Prediction) just announced it will settle claims by the Attorneys General for all 50 States, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico,…
Live Updates Time to Rethink That Strategy?12:17pm ETAs we pass the noonday mark, the Voo is down only about 0.3% right now, but the crypto selloff is accelerating. Bitcoin prices have fallen below $85,000,…
Live Updates Optimistic About Autodesk11:04am ETUBS analyst Taylor McGinnis raised his price target on Autodesk (Nasdaq: ADSK | ADSK Price Prediction) to $400 after the CAD software specialist beat earnings before the holiday break. “ADSK once…
Live Updates Wall Street Loves a Clean Autodesk11:36am ETAutodesk’s earnings beat last night won it an upgrade to buy from Deutsche Bank’s Bhavin Shah this morning. Shah also raised the computer aided design software stock’s…
Live Updates Abercrombie & Fitch Looks Dressed for Success11:39am ETEven more positive retail news. Clothing chain Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF | ANF Price Prediction) beat earnings by 16 cents this morning, reporting a…
Live Updates ObamaCare Looks Healthy Again11:30am ETPolitico is reporting on a possible compromise in Washington, that could save healthcare consumers thousands of dollars each. The Trump Administration is proposing that, if Congress sets minimum…
Live Updates Amazon is Go for Launch11:54am ETWith a handful of satellites now in orbit, Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN | AMZN Price Prediction) has renamed its new “Project Kuiper” satellite communications constellation “Amazon Leo” instead…
Live Updates Is Ford's Future Up in Smoke?12:05pm ETBad news for Ford (NYSE: F | NDAQ Price Prediction) investors today. News site CNYCentral is reporting there’s a four-alarm fire blazing at the Novelis aluminum plant…
Live Updates Freeport Gets an Upgrade11:54am ETScotiabank analyst Orest Wowkodaw upgraded Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX | FCX Price Prediction) stock to sector outperform with a $47 price target this morning. “Improved clarity on the company’s multi‑year…
