S&P 500 Index and Technical Score At 71.51, the S&P 500 is slightly overbought. Sentiment remains bullish, and no major technical breaks have emerged. More volatility may be ahead. Image: Real Investment Advice

S&P 500 Price Target for 2026 Goldman Sachs is holding its call for earnings to propel the S&P 500 to 8,000 in 2026, implying a 17% annual return even if the path remains bumpy. Image:…

Consolidated Equity Positioning At the 58th percentile, consolidated equity positioning is modestly overweight but far from crowded, leaving room for investors to add risk. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

Insider Transactions Ratio Corporate insiders are stepping back into the market, sending the Insider Transactions Ratio into bullish territory. The renewed buying gives bulls another reason to stay optimistic. Image: Barron’s

Valuation – S&P 500 NTM P/E The S&P 500 equal-weight index trades at 16 times forward earnings, versus 20 times for the benchmark. It is hardly cheap, but the discount makes it look more attractive.…

S&P 500 Weekly Announced Buybacks While the pace of new S&P 500 buyback announcements has cooled in the past few weeks, overall buyback activity in corporate America remains firm, providing steady support for stocks. Image:…

Cross Asset Flows as a % of Assets Government bonds continue to draw strong investor demand, offering relatively attractive yields while interest rates stay high. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

S&P 500 Performance Around Earnings Seasons The S&P 500 typically rises during the first four weeks of earnings season, loses steam in the weeks that follow, and regains momentum as the next reporting cycle approaches.…

Equity Net Long Positioning – Asset Managers Net Future Positions Asset managers are piling into S&P 500 futures longs, pushing net exposure to elevated levels. The bet is straightforward: more upside. The risk? Any reversal…

Market-Implied Probability of a Recession Starting Within 1 Year and Market-Implied Probability of Being in a Recession At just 13%, market-implied recession odds for the next year are below the long-term average, pointing to a…

Investor Sentiment – U.S. Market Greed/Fear Index Investor confidence remains high, with the Greed and Fear Index at 81.67. Optimism is running hot, but readings this elevated have often appeared just before a short-term peak…