Us Equity Markets

Nvidia shares power S&P 500’s market cap surge with 36% contribution in 2024

This has been a major factor in the $4.49 trillion (12 percent) increase in the S&P 500’s market capitalization (market cap) to $47.16 trillion this year.

Why the rally in US equities is structural and not just liquidity driven

Contrary to popular perception, there are a host of favourable factors other than liquidity that have powered the rally in S&P 500

Will the US Fed buy oil to limit the COVID-19 damage to US economy?

Yen jumps before Bank of Japan meeting, oil mixed

US equity markets closed mixed while stocks in Europe traded slightly higher as gains in major healthcare and consumer goods stocks propped up European equities to offset persistent concerns over the region's banking system.

Bull market correction on; time to invest for long-term: Pros

Long-term investors should be looking at opportunities rather than being worried about what is happening in the market today, says Jayesh Gandhi, Sr Portfolio Manager, Birla Sun Life AMC.

Stop obsessing over inflation; growth real concern: Udayan

The US jobs data was better and the US bond yields too softened by about 5 basis points. There is a possibility that the Fed will talk in dovish tones in the upcoming Fed meeting and some of the recent damage might get unwound. Markets could see a temporary rally said CNBC-TV18's, managing editor, Udayan Mukherjee.

Dow Jones closes flat; CBOE VIX slips below 13

The US equity markets finished narrowly mixed as investors hesitated to jump in after the recent rally, but the S&P 500 rose to touch a fresh all-time high. The CBOE volatility index ended below 13.

US markets close higher on strong earnings, jobless data

The US equity markets closed off their best levels Thursday, but the major indices still managed to finish higher as investors cheered a batch of better-than-expected earnings and an upbeat jobless claims report.

Wall Street falls on weak earnings, CBOE VIX up 18%

The US equity markets closed sharply lower across the board on Wednesday, following a batch of weaker-than-expected earnings and as commodities resumed their sell-off amid ongoing worries over global growth. The CBOE volatility index shot up 18.3 percent to 16.51.

US mkts bounce back smartly; Coca-Cola up 6% post earnings

US equity markets recovered from worst 1-day drop in 2013 on Tuesday while CBOE VIX fell by 19.1 percent to 13.96.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall over 2% on weak economic data

The US equity markets saw a worst one-day drop in 2013 on Monday, impacted by economic data from China and US housing & manufacturing data. CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) surged by 43 percent to end above 17.

Indian mkt to perform better in H2FY14: Mark Matthews

"Do not expect Cypriot concerns to significantly impact the EU economy and expect US equity markets to outperform emerging markets in 2013," says Mark Matthews of Bank Julius Baer & Co in an interview to CNBC-TV18. "Indian market performance will improve in the second half of FY14."

Global markets close mixed; Dow at all-time high

The US equity markets closed marginally higher on the back of better-than-expected retail sales data while European markets finished mixed.

S&P 500 rises for 7th straight day, VIX below 12

The US equity markets continued to grind higher on Monday with the Dow Jones closing at a record high for the fifth straight session.

Cautious on global mkts, see correction: Nicholas Ferres

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Nicholas Ferres, Eastspring Investments says they are still relatively cautious on markets in the near-term after the recent run-up and maintain a relatively neutral equity position.

What you'll want to own in 2013: Pro

I believe that US equity markets will do well in 2013 because of a few significant tailwinds.

US markets want clear decision from presidential vote

Traders and investors were in agreement on one thing as voters cast their ballots in Tuesday's US presidential election: The markets want a clear winner by Wednesday morning.

US markets end marginally higher on better economic data

The US equity markets ended slightly higher on Wednesday led by better economic data. ISM services for September rose to 55.1 from 53.7 in previous month, which was far better-than-expectations of a mild drop to 53.5.

Global markets down on profit booking ahead of Fed meet

The US equity markets saw mild profit booking on Monday ahead of key events like Federal Reserve's policy meet and German's constitutional court ruling.

US mkts flat; economic data slightly lower than forecast

The US equity markets shed some weight ahead of ECB meet tomorrow. US data was slightly lower than expectations.

Why to expect a strong market reaction to Bernanke

Whether it‘s disappointment or a hint that a further monetary boost to the economy is on its way, the speech on Friday from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is likely to trigger a strong swing in either direction in US stock, currency and bond markets, which are sitting on critical technical levels, one analyst says.