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Top 10 Companies’ Share of Market Capitalization China’s stock market concentration is moderately lower than that of the United States. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Price Targets The recent historic rally in U.S. stocks, driven by President Trump’s 90-day tariff reprieve, masks underlying challenges that suggest the 2025 market highs may already be in the rearview mirror. Image: Real Investment Advice

S&P 500 5% Gains and What Happened Next Since 1950, the S&P 500 has surged 5% or more in a single day on 23 occasions. A year later, stocks climbed an average of 26.9%, with positive returns in over 91% of cases—good news for bulls! Image: Carson Investment Research

MSCI AC World Calendar Year Returns vs. Intra-Year Declines Despite median intra-year drops of 15%, the global equity index ended positively in 34 of the past 45 years—highlighting the value of long-term investing over reacting to short-term volatility. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

MSCI AC World – Bear Market Rallies Since the 1980s, there have been 19 global bear market rallies, lasting 44 days on average with MSCI AC World returns of 10–15%. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Valuation – Consensus Forward P/E vs. Expected EPS Growth The P/E premium reflects higher expected EPS growth, supported by a strong current correlation between EPS growth forecasts and P/E multiples. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Daily % Range The S&P 500 surged 9.52% on Wednesday, its third-largest single-day gain since WWII, with an intraday range of 10.77%. Image: The Daily Shot

Junk and Investment Grade Credit Spreads Corporate bond yield spreads are often used as a gauge of financial market stress. They can provide insights into the likelihood of an economic downturn, but they are not foolproof predictors. Image: Real Investment Advice

S&P 500 After VIX Spikes >50 (Intraday), First Instance in a Month An intraday VIX spike to 50, often triggered by panic-driven market declines, typically signals a recovery ahead. Historically, the S&P 500 has gained an average of 20% in the year following such events. Image: Carson Investment Research

Sensitivity of S&P 500 Returns to EPS and P/E Scenario Goldman Sachs projects S&P 500 EPS at $253 for 2025, driven by economic slowdowns, tariff pressures, and inflationary risks. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Believing Trump’s tariffs won’t affect Americans is akin to hoping to win the lottery without purchasing a ticket—wishful thinking and highly unlikely! Have a Great Day, Everyone! 😎