ATA Truck Tonnage Index

ATA Truck Tonnage Index The drop in truck tonnage indicates a decrease in demand. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

S&P 500 Average Return the Day After a Down Day

S&P 500 Average Return the Day After a Down Day This year, the S&P 500 has gained 0.27% on average following a down day. Will U.S. stocks make a new all-time high before the end…

S&P 500 Index

S&P 500 Index The market-capitalization weighted S&P 500 index has significantly outperformed other asset classes since the beginning of the year. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

S&P 500 Performance Around Narrowing Market Breadth Episodes

S&P 500 Performance Around Narrowing Market Breadth Episodes A sharp narrowing market breadth does not necessarily indicate a negative return for the S&P 500 over the next 12 months. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

ISM Manufacturing Index vs. U.S. HY – IG Spread

ISM Manufacturing Index vs. U.S. HY – IG Spread The ISM Manufacturing Index in contraction is a sign of a potential recession, while the tight U.S. HY/IG spread suggests continued positive growth. Image: BofA Global…

Top 5 Stocks % of S&P 500 Market Capitalization

Top 5 Stocks % of S&P 500 Market Capitalization Does the current concentration of the S&P 500 in the five largest stocks suggest a potential bull trap, particularly as it is more pronounced than during…

S&P 500 Annualized Return on Friday

S&P 500 Annualized Return on Friday An increase in the S&P 500 on Friday is often interpreted as a positive sign indicating a high level of confidence to hold over the weekend. Image: Carson Investment…