Dow Jones Industrial Average vs. S&P 500

Dow Jones Industrial Average vs. S&P 500 The Dow Jone Industrial Average is lagging the S&P 500, as it is underweight in technology and overweight in financials and industrials. Image: CNBC

Mega-Cap Growth Stocks – Awesome 8

Mega-Cap Growth Stocks – Awesome 8 “Awesome 8” stocks are up around 60% YTD, while median US stocks are down 14% YTD. Image: BCA Research

Apple Stocks – Market Capitalization

Apple Stocks – Market Capitalization Apple hit a market capitalization of $2 trillion. But is the stock a buying opportunity? Image: Financial Times

NAAIM – Equity Exposure of U.S. Active Managers

NAAIM – Equity Exposure of U.S. Active Managers U.S. active managers are optimistic, as they have the highest level of exposure to equities in over two years, betting on a rebound in global growth. Image:…

Banks and U.S. Real Yields

Banks and U.S. Real Yields Banks suffer from low real yields, as it is more difficult for them to make a profit from lending. Image: Bloomberg

Bank Business Lending Standards

Bank Business Lending Standards U.S. banks are tightening lending standards amid uncertain economic outlook. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research