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 S&P 500 in January has been associated with positive full-year returns. Image: Carson Investment Research
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 Sachs Global Investment Research
Valuation – 12-Month Forward P/E Ranges (MSCI Regions) While the U.S. stock market has shown impressive performance, the significant gap between current valuations and historical norms, even excluding large-cap tech stocks, raises questions about its long-term sustainability. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
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 Sachs Global Investment Research
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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
Performance – % of S&P 500 Stocks Outperforming the Benchmark by Year The narrow market leadership observed in 2023 and 2024, driven by a handful of mega-cap technology stocks, is widely considered an anomaly. In 2025, the S&P 500 holds the potential to return to a more balanced and diversified state. Image: Yahoo Finance
Market Breadth – Percent Below 52-Week High S&P 500 Index Less Median Stock The S&P 500 52-week market breadth has worsened, despite the index’s overall positive performance. The outlook for 2025 suggests that market breadth should improve this year. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
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 of the top 10 earners from 2000 now generate less nominal earnings than they did at the start of the…
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 of the Snake are advised to remember: sometimes the market strikes when you least expect it! Image: Carson Investment Research