S&P 500 Earnings Estimates

S&P 500 Earnings Estimates Morgan Stanley forecasts that S&P 500 EPS will reach $269 in 2025 and $297 in 2026, indicating a positive outlook on profitability and growth. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

S&P 500 Performance in Election Years

S&P 500 Performance in Election Years While October may be a weak month in U.S. election years, November’s strength is often due to the resolution of election uncertainty, leading to increased investor confidence and market stability. Image: Carson Investment Research

ISM Manufacturing Index vs. S&P 500 Index

ISM Manufacturing Index vs. S&P 500 Index This chart shows the correlation between the ISM manufacturing index and the S&P 500 index year-over-year percent change, since 2011. The U.S. ISM Manufacturing Index in October stands at 46.5%, below the consensus forecast of 47.6%, which is indicative of a contraction in the manufacturing sector. Click the…

S&P 500 Market Concentration vs. 10-Year Annualized Forward Returns

S&P 500 Market Concentration vs. 10-Year Annualized Forward Returns High concentration in the S&P 500 may boost short-term performance, but it often signals lower future returns, particularly during non-recessionary periods. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 3-Month Seasonality Returns

S&P 500 3-Month Seasonality Returns Will the U.S. stock market keep investors smiling? The three-month period of November through January has traditionally been the strongest for U.S. stock market performance. Image: Carson Investment Research

S&P 500 Quarterly Operating Margin

S&P 500 Quarterly Operating Margin S&P 500 aggregate margins have reached a nine-quarter high, with further expansion expected in upcoming quarters, signaling a potentially positive profitability outlook. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

S&P 500 Returns on Halloween When Up YTD Going into the Spooky Day

S&P 500 Returns on Halloween When Up YTD Going into the Spooky Day The S&P 500 rarely experiences major declines on Halloween. In the last three decades, when the index was positive for the year, its worst performance on October 31st was just a 0.38% drop. Image: Carson Investment Research

S&P 500 Seasonality

S&P 500 Seasonality Election Day often marks a turning point for the S&P 500, with the index typically rallying as policy uncertainties are resolved. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 – Consensus Year-End Target

S&P 500 – Consensus Year-End Target The S&P 500 has surpassed many Wall Street strategists’ year-end projections, prompting a flurry of revised forecasts and raising questions about the sustainability of the current bull market. Image: Bloomberg