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Rate Hike Shock: Can the S&P Hold?
The S&P 500 faces a critical test today as investors brace for what is shaping up to be the most consequential Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the year. With inflation proving more stubborn than anticipated and a rate hike no...
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What Does SPY’s Price Tag Buy You Today?
The biggest US stock fund is asking a premium price, but the powerful earnings growth of its top holdings makes a strong case for it. The price-to-earnings ratio for the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is 27.7, a notable step up fr...
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The Big Tech Fund Hiding Inside SPY ETF
The world’s most popular market fund is a lot more concentrated than its famous name suggests. Although it holds hundreds of stocks, the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) behaves more like a portfolio of about 51 equally weight...
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Will The Fed Kill The S&P 500’s Relief Rally?
The S&P 500 closed Monday at 7,554.29, up 1.65%, as the Nasdaq surged 3.1%. This sharp rally appeared closely tied to geopolitical developments. On Sunday, June 14, President Trump announced the US-Iran peace deal via Truth Social, simultaneo...
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Wall Street Is On Sale – Time To Buy?
Christmas buyers expect “For Sale” signs, and Thanksgiving shoppers hunt for doorbusters. In the world of retail, a price cut is a signal to act. In the stock market, however, deep discounts often trigger the opposite reaction: hesitation and fea...
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Stocks, Bonds, Gold, Crypto: Market Update 3/26/2026
Here is a quick snapshot of how different asset classes moved yesterday, last week, and the last month. Equity declined -1.8% yesterday, also dropping over the past week and month. Bonds fell -0.6% yesterday and stayed under pressure during th...
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Stocks, Bonds, Gold, Crypto: Market Update 3/25/2026
Here is a quick snapshot of how different asset classes moved yesterday, last week, and the last month. Equity increased 0.6% yesterday, versus -0.7% weekly and -4.4% monthly changes Bonds rose 0.4% yesterday, after -0.3% weekly and -2% monthl...
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Squeeze an 8% Synthetic Dividend Out of Your SPY Shares
Do you own shares of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) ? If the answer is yes, you are holding one of the most reliable wealth-building vehicles in history. But you are also likely missing out on a massive stream of untapped income . As the macroe...
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Stocks, Bonds, Gold, Crypto: Market Update 3/24/2026
Here is a quick snapshot of how different asset classes moved yesterday, last week, and the last month. Equity fell 0.3% yesterday and also decreased over the past week and month. Bonds declined 0.3% yesterday and stayed under pressure through...
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Make 10% Off Wall Street’s SPY Panic
At roughly $655 a share, the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) is already down over 6% from its recent 52-week highs. Between the escalating conflict in Iran and mounting global geopolitical uncertainty, the daily headlines are frightening,...
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Stocks, Bonds, Gold, Crypto: Market Update 3/23/2026
Here is a quick snapshot of how different asset classes moved yesterday, last week, and the last month. Equity rose 1.1% yesterday, versus -2% weekly and -4.9% monthly declines. Bonds increased 0.4% yesterday, after dropping -0.6% for the week...
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Stocks, Bonds, Gold, Crypto: Market Update 3/20/2026
Here is a quick snapshot of how different asset classes moved yesterday, last week, and the last month. Equity fell 1.7% yesterday and also declined over last week and month. Bonds decreased 0.8% yesterday and stayed pressured through the week...
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Stocks, Bonds, Gold, Crypto: Market Update 3/19/2026
Here is a quick snapshot of how different asset classes moved yesterday, last week, and the last month. Equity dropped 0.2% yesterday, also declining over the week and month. Bonds rose 0.1% yesterday, with a 0.2% weekly gain and a 1.4% monthl...
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Stocks, Bonds, Gold, Crypto: Market Update 3/17/2026
Here is a quick snapshot of how different asset classes moved yesterday, last week, and the last month. Equity rose 0.3% yesterday, after falling -0.9% weekly and -1.6% monthly. Bonds increased 0.2% yesterday, following declines of -0.3% for t...
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Stocks, Bonds, Gold, Crypto: Market Update 3/11/2026
Here is a quick snapshot of how different asset classes moved yesterday, last week, and the last month. Equity declined 0.1% yesterday and also fell over the past week and month. Bonds dropped 0.4% yesterday, staying pressured for the week and...
