U.S. stock futures fell on Tuesday after Monday’s lower close. Futures of major benchmark indices declined.On Monday, the Nasdaq Composite dropped more than 100 points, following a week in which the S&P 500 lost 0.6% while the Dow rose 1.1%. Traders have now turned their attention to Tuesday's economic calendar, which features the release of official payroll data for October and November alongside October retail sales. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.16% and the two-year bond was at 3.49%. Th ...

Market Overview - U.S. stock futures declined on Tuesday following a lower close on Monday, with major indices showing negative performance [1][2] - The Nasdaq Composite fell over 100 points, while the S&P 500 lost 0.6% and the Dow gained 1.1% in the previous week [1] Economic Indicators - The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.16%, and the two-year bond was at 3.49%, with a 73.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve maintaining current interest rates [2] - Upcoming economic data includes official payroll data for October and November and October retail sales, which are anticipated to influence market sentiment [1][15] Company Performance - Roku Inc. shares increased by 4.10% after its CFO sold shares, and Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock from Equalweight to Overweight, raising the price target from $85.00 to $135.00 [6] - Blue Owl Capital Inc. rose 1.22% after announcing a $2.5 billion commitment and a $50 million equity injection to support new financial products for retirees [6] - B Riley Financial Inc. surged 25.54% after reporting earnings of $4.50 per share, a significant improvement from a loss of $14.35 per share a year ago, with sales increasing to $225.302 million from $94.885 million [6] Sector Performance - Energy, health care, utilities, and consumer discretionary sectors saw the largest gains, while the information technology sector closed lower [7] - The Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Russell 2000 all recorded declines in their respective performances [8] Analyst Insights - LPL Research's Chief Equity Strategist forecasts a continuation of the current bull market into 2026, driven by enthusiasm around AI and easing monetary policy from the Federal Reserve [9] - The anticipated capital expenditures in AI are projected to reach approximately $520 billion in 2026, which is expected to support earnings growth [10] Company Guidance - Navan Inc. fell 11.17% after issuing weaker-than-expected FY2026 guidance, anticipating sales of $685 million to $687 million compared to market estimates of $830.87 million [12] - Lennar Corp. was slightly lower as analysts expect it to report earnings of $2.21 per share on revenue of $9.02 billion [12]

As fresh labor market numbers for November are set to hit the headlines, top economist Justin Wolfers is urging the public to read the data with extreme caution.Shutdown’s ‘Echo Effect’Wolfers warns that the recent government shutdown has created a statistical “deep fog” that is likely artificially inflating November's unemployment rate, making the economy look worse than it actually is.According to Wolfers, the root of the problem is the cancellation of the October survey during the government shutdown. Th ...

U.S. stock futures dropped on Thursday after Wednesday’s advances. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower.The Federal Reserve delivered a 25 basis points cut on Wednesday, bringing the rates down to 3.5%–3.75%, a third consecutive reduction that met expectations but exposed a widening policy divide within the central bank. Additionally, the central bank said that it will implement quantitative easing by resuming the purchase of shorter-maturity Treasury bills, approximately $40 billion per month. Mea ...

Today, I would like to initiate coverage of the Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF ( QQMG ), with a Hold rating. My opinion is that QQMG is a solid environmental, social, and governance parameters-screened alternative to the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (Vasily Zyryanov is an individual investor and writer.He uses various techniques to find both relatively underpriced equities with strong upside potential and relatively overappreciated companies that have inflated valuation for a reason.In his research, he pays much atten ...

Today, I would like to initiate coverage of the Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF ( QQMG ), with a Hold rating. My opinion is that QQMG is a solid environmental, social, and governance parameters-screened alternative to the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (Vasily Zyryanov is an individual investor and writer.He uses various techniques to find both relatively underpriced equities with strong upside potential and relatively overappreciated companies that have inflated valuation for a reason.In his research, he pays much atten ...

U.S. stock futures swung between gains and losses on Tuesday after Monday’s declines. Futures of major benchmark indices were up.The Federal Open Market Committee’s two-day meeting begins today, with investors eyeing a rate cut decision tomorrow. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.15% and the two-year bond was at 3.58%. The CME Group's FedWatch tool‘s projections show markets pricing an 89.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting the current interest rates during its December meeting. Future ...

Uncertain times are a good time to spread out your risk across many companies.The technology sector has been on a roll over the past few years, especially as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom has brought many investors into tech companies, hoping to take advantage of the new growth opportunities the technology promises.With many tech stocks flourishing, tech exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have naturally followed suit. One in particular, the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT +0.43%) is up nearly 21% ...

Core Viewpoint - Fundstrat Global Advisors' Managing Partner and CIO Tom Lee maintains a bullish outlook for the S&P 500, predicting it could reach between 7,200 and 7,300 by year-end despite early December volatility [1][5]. Market Conditions - Lee attributes his positive forecast to favorable Federal Reserve policies and historical seasonal trends, marking the end of quantitative tightening (QT) as a pivotal moment for market liquidity [2][3]. - The conclusion of QT, which has been a headwind since April 2022, is expected to shift the monetary backdrop from tightening to easing, with potential interest rate cuts anticipated [3]. Economic Outlook - Lee suggests that the weakening inflation narrative allows the Fed to cut rates to support a resilient labor market, despite recent data challenges [4]. - The November market reset, which saw a reduction in leverage from high-risk trades, is viewed as a healthy foundation for a year-end market surge [4]. Investor Behavior - Lee predicts that investors who were overly cautious will engage in "performance chasing" as seasonal tailwinds emerge, potentially driving the S&P 500 up by an additional 5% to 10% [5]. Cryptocurrency Market - While optimistic about equities, Lee has adjusted his timeline for cryptocurrency, expecting Bitcoin to reach new all-time highs by the end of January rather than December, following a broader recovery in risk assets [6]. Recent Market Performance - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices experienced declines at the start of December, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust down 0.46% and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF down 0.34% [7].

Core Insights - The Invesco QQQ Trust has significantly outperformed the market over the past year, with a 20.2% increase compared to the S&P 500's 13% rise [1][5] - Over the past decade, the fund has shown remarkable growth, with an initial investment of $1,000 in 2015 growing to $5,334 by the end of 2025 [6] Performance Analysis - The Invesco QQQ Trust is heavily weighted towards leading tech stocks, with Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft making up over 25% of the fund [3] - The fund's strong performance is attributed to the market's growing appetite for AI stocks, which has been evident for more than five years [5][6] Investment Considerations - Despite concerns about a potential AI bubble, the Invesco QQQ Trust is viewed as a solid long-term investment due to its diversified tech holdings [7] - The ETF is recommended for investors with lower risk tolerances seeking exposure to technology [7]