It goes without saying that U.S. elections have the potential to seriously shake up certain markets and have eyes on them for many reasons other than mere politics. As we look forward to this pivotal 2024 election, it is true that stock market performance is certainly impacted. That said, its impact on the S&P 500 is largely limited to the short term while the medium- and long-term performance of the stock market are predominantly driven by economic growth and inflation.
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Feb 08, 2022
It's hard to underestimate the competitive advantage of Coca-Cola. The portfolio of this beverage company goes far beyond its flagship Coke brand and even its sodas. That's why it has always been a favourite asset for investors.
Feb 03, 2022
Facebook is a popular social media platform all over the world. In addition to that, Facebook, Inc. (Nasdaq:FB) is now one of the world's biggest companies, with its shares making a smooth, steady rise after its IPO. Since then, it has become more popular in the stock market. In this guide, you'll gain knowledge on what it takes to invest in Facebook stock and whether it's a good idea.
Jan 28, 2022
General Electric Company is an industrial business best known for power, aviation, financial services, renewable energy and healthcare. Its fame has increased through the awards it's won, such as Engineering Service Provider of the Year. It operates worldwide and has recently undergone a significant restructuring to offer more services.
Jan 28, 2022
Alibaba is one of the world's largest online commerce companies.
Jan 13, 2022
A vast majority of publicly listed companies regularly share their profits with their shareholders, a payment referred to as dividends. When a trade or investor searches for a company with high financial health to invest in, the dividend is an important part of their analysis and research.
Jan 12, 2022
While the past year was brutal for the manufacturing sector, Tesla (TSLA) not only managed to survive but also made history. The most significant milestones included the explosive growth to $2,000 per share, a stock split and acceptance into the S&P 500 index.
Jan 10, 2022
From its much-anticipated new line of electric trucks, the F-150 Lightning, to its partnership with an autonomous driving startup, Ford has major plans for 2022.
Jan 06, 2022
Moderna went from a biotech company suffering losses for a few years to bringing in billions in revenue in just a few months thanks to its COVID-19 vaccine. Its high rise to popularity on the Nasdaq stock exchange makes it a favourite among many investors who are considering it for the long term.
Jan 05, 2022
Despite the hit the entire sector has taken due to COVID-19, AMC's shares are still soaring.
Dec 20, 2021
With America's top 500 companies whose common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ, S&P 500 captures the pulse of the US corporate economy. This article will cover the basics of this index, what factors drive it, its performance and its outlook.