U.S. Stock Market Bull and Bear Indicator – S&P 500 Last Monday, our Stock Market Bull & Bear Indicator was bullish well before the opening bell and the S&P 500 followed through, closing up 0.44%.…

S&P 500 Average Return after Recapturing 200-Day Moving Average from Below History favors the bulls: when the S&P 500 has dropped below and regained its 200‑day moving average since 2000, it has averaged a 15%…

S&P 500 Index Returns In April Even with the Middle East conflict clouding the seasonal backdrop, April has historically been a strong month for U.S. equities, averaging positive returns since 1950. Image: Carson Investment Research

Consolidated Equity Positioning Consolidated equity positioning sits in the 27th percentile, still underweight, with plenty of upside if risk appetite returns. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

Sentiment Indicator and Stock Positioning At 0.7, Goldman Sachs’ U.S. Equity Sentiment Indicator signals the kind of setup that has often led to another leg higher in the S&P 500 over the next month. Image:…

S&P 500 Performance Since October 2025 The S&P 500 has moved back into the pre-conflict trading band. That said, the index has still been reacting to headlines, so the range looks more like a cautious…

U.S. Equity Index P/E Valuations vs. History The market’s appetite for growth remains strong, with the Russell 2000 and Nasdaq 100 trading at about 24 times forward earnings and the S&P 500 at 20. Investors…

S&P 500 Around Major Geopolitical Events Since 1939 Once again, the market followed the script of geopolitical shocks: U.S. equities sold off sharply on the headlines, but bounced back just as quickly. History never repeats…

Equity Positioning and S&P 500 EPS Growth Equity positioning is bracing for a sharp earnings slowdown, but recent data are undermining that story. If the gloom fades, risk appetite may rebound fast and lift stocks.…

Volatility – VIX Index The VIX dropping below 20 signals fading market jitters and a steadier tone, typically a tailwind for equities as calmer volatility expectations often accompany rising stock prices. Lower volatility tends to…

S&P 500 Price Target for 2026 Confident in corporate earnings, Goldman Sachs is holding its bullish call, betting the S&P 500 will advance 12% to 7,600 by year’s end, despite some inevitable bumps along the…