S&P 500 Index Returns Based on if January is Higher or Lower Bulls have reason to smile, as a strong January is often seen as a bullish sign for the stock market. Historically, a higher…

Global Equities Around Fed Cut With And Without Recession Strong performance in global equities is common after the Fed’s initial rate cut, particularly when the economy remains recession-free for the subsequent 12 months. Image: Goldman…

2 Year Calendarized S&P 500 Performance Starting in January The remarkable rise in the S&P 500 over the past two years is one of the strongest since 1928, bringing joy to market bulls. Image: Goldman…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day The Panama Canal is not for sale. Trying to buy it? That’s a canal-tastrophic idea! Have a Great Day, Everyone! 😎

Magnificent Seven’s YoY Earnings Growth The Magnificent Seven’s earnings growth is slowing, while emerging technologies like DeepSeek underscore the importance of diversifying beyond these tech giants. Image: Bloomberg

S&P 500 – Top 10 U.S. Companies in Q1 2000 Trailing 12-Month GAAP Net Income Tracked Through to 2025 Maintaining dominance has historically been a challenge for the largest earners in the S&P 500. Four…

CEO Confidence vs. S&P 500 Annual % Change Strong CEO confidence typically bodes well for U.S. stocks, as there’s a correlation between executive optimism and annual market performance. Image: Real Investment Advice

The S&P 500 Index Returns Based on the Year of the Snake 🐍 Happy New Year of the Snake! While it is not advisable to invest solely based on zodiac signs, investors celebrating the Year…

DXY U.S. Dollar Index vs. Nasdaq Composite / MSCI World Value Over the past two years, U.S. growth stocks—known for their sensitivity to currency fluctuations—have exhibited a strong correlation with the U.S. dollar. Image: Gavekal,…

Fed Funds Rate Goldman Sachs expects the Fed to implement two 25 basis point rate cuts in 2025, with an additional cut projected for 2026. How will the Fed navigate potential increases in trade tariffs…

S&P 500 Performance by January Return Bulls have reason to smile: Since 1950, when January has shown positive returns, the S&P 500 has ended the year positively 89% of the time, with an average annual…