S&P 500 Target Goldman Sachs predicts the S&P 500 will reach 6,500 by the end of 2025, driven by robust corporate earnings and a favorable economic outlook. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Insider Transactions Ratio The Insider Transactions Ratio remains in bearish territory, indicating ongoing caution among corporate insiders. Image: Barron’s

S&P 500 Four-Year Cycle The S&P 500’s four-year cycle suggests a positive first half of 2025 followed by a more challenging second half, as post-election years often see more restrictive monetary and fiscal policies. Image:…

S&P 500 EPS and Long-Term Trend in Earnings The S&P 500’s earnings trend remains robust, with projections indicating continued growth near the upper limits of its long-term trend channel. Image: Deutsche Bank

Equity Positioning Across Sectors According to the latest data, positioning in mega-cap growth and technology sectors remains strong, reflecting sustained investor confidence. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Bulls are as excited as a dog with a new bone, likely because they’ve just realized that the last two weeks of December are a jackpot for U.S. equities! Have…

VIX – Volatility Indexes The current low volatility environment is likely temporary, presenting an opportunity to capitalize on inexpensive volatility levels to protect equity positions. Image: Bloomberg

Fed Funds Rate – Target Probabilities at the Fed’s FOMC Meeting Traders are optimistic about the Fed’s potential for a rate cut at the upcoming FOMC meeting on December 18, 2024. Currently, market expectations indicate…

S&P 500 Index Performance by Year of Decade Bulls are smiling again, as years ending in 5 have historically been the most favorable for the S&P 500 index, with gains occurring 92.3% of the time…

S&P 500 Performance for All Republican Terms In Republican presidential terms, the S&P 500 tends to perform worse in the second half of the first year than in the first half, as policy impacts and…

U.S. Stocks – Magnificent Seven Market Value as a Percent of S&P 500 Market Value The Magnificent Seven stocks have become the superheroes of the S&P 500 and now account for 33% of the S&P…