S&P 500 Annual Performance Based On What The First Five Days Do A bullish start to the year for the S&P 500 lifts investor spirits. When the index is up more than 1% in the…

S&P 500 Seasonality While seasonality in the S&P 500 always tells a story, midterm years rank as the weakest in the four-year presidential cycle but still deliver positive returns more often than not. Image: Goldman…

Average S&P 500 Performance Around Bear Markets and Corrections U.S. stocks have a history of pushing higher toward bull market peaks before eventually pulling back. In such periods, corrections tend to be brief, with rebounds…

U.S. Stock Market Valuations – Combined P/E Ratio U.S. tech stocks continue to trade at a steep premium versus the rest of the market, despite the recent pullback. Supportive fiscal and monetary winds could help…

Fear & Greed Index – Investor Sentiment With the Fear & Greed Index sitting at 46, sentiment looks balanced, giving the S&P 500 some breathing room to push higher. Image: Cable News Network

MSCI World EPS Analysts are raising MSCI AC World EPS forecasts for 2026 as confidence builds in stronger global growth and sharper efficiency gains from technology and AI. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Risk Appetite Indicator Level and Momentum Factors Goldman Sachs’s Risk Appetite Indicator shows investors remain comfortable taking on risk, chasing steady returns with few signs of overheating. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

AAII Sentiment Survey Momentum among U.S. retail investors is holding strong, with AAII bulls outpacing bears for the sixth week straight. Image: The Daily Chartbook

NAAIM Exposure Index – Investor Sentiment At 97.72 on the NAAIM Exposure Index, active managers are staying heavy in U.S. stocks, convinced momentum still has room to run. The National Association of Active Investment Managers Exposure Index…

S&P 500 Earnings and Estimates Optimism for 2026 earnings remains high after years of market gains and profit growth, but history shows confidence tends to waver once forecasts meet reality. Image: Real Investment Advice

S&P 500 Annual Performance Based How the Santa Claus Rally Does A missing Santa Claus rally is rarely good news. Since 1950, years that skipped the festive lift have averaged only 6.1% gains. For bulls,…