S&P 500

S&P 500 Signals Shift as Bank of America Eases Bear Warning

Bank of America eases its S&P 500 warning from red to yellow, even as valuation and credit risks linger. This brief also covers September's stock market myths, six numbers behind the AI trade, and other notable headlines.

By Nadia Okafor | August 31, 2026

Dividend Stocks and Retail Earnings Reveal a Split Market

Caterpillar's dividend streak, Boot Barn's slide, a discount-retail split, and PayPal's leadership test reveal what really drives stock performance this week.

By Gabriel Santos | August 28, 2026

Fed’s Warsh Faces Hawkish Test as Nvidia Lifts Chip Stocks

Inflation data raises the stakes for Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech just as Nvidia's earnings send ripples through semiconductor stocks. CVS Health and Microchip Technology show diverging fortunes amid the broader market shakeup.

By Theo Vance | August 27, 2026

Amgen, Marvell, Labcorp, Frontier, Elevance: Stock Market Roundup

Five stocks made headlines this week: Amgen, Marvell, Labcorp, Frontier, and Elevance Health. This roundup breaks down what drove each rally and where the risks sit.

By Nadia Okafor | August 26, 2026

Nvidia Earnings Set to Swing $280 Billion in Market Value

Options traders brace for a massive swing in Nvidia's market value after its earnings report. The setup reveals deeper questions about AI demand, Tesla's robo-taxi bet, and market volatility.

By Gabriel Santos | August 25, 2026

Energy ETF Showdown Meets a Cautious Market Mood

A side-by-side energy ETF comparison collides with fresh warnings of an autumn market stumble. Oil, Iran tensions, and Nvidia's earnings all add pressure this week.

By Theo Vance | August 24, 2026

Axon Stock Rides Dedrone Momentum Amid Market Selloff

Axon stock hit a fresh buy point as its Dedrone counter-drone business surged past $100 million in quarterly revenue, even as bond yields and Middle East tensions rattled the broader market.

By Nadia Okafor | August 21, 2026

Reddit’s S&P 500 Inclusion Tests Index Fund Demand

Reddit's dramatic rally after joining the S&P 500 raises a bigger question about index-driven demand versus real business fundamentals. This brief unpacks the mechanics behind the move, why SCHG is underperforming SPY this year, and what today's cautious market open means for investors.

By Gabriel Santos | August 20, 2026