The 'Sell in May' strategy is also referred to as the 'Halloween indicator' due to the tendency of stock market returns to improve after Halloween.
When one of your stocks gets a takeout offer, it's natural to wonder what to do next. In the case of Ruth's Hospitality Group, the company received a merger agreement from Darden Restaurants, which would acquire Ruth's shares at $21.50 per share. As an investor, you need to consider the potential outcomes and make a decision based on your investment goals and risk tolerance.
In the event of a non-resolution, market reactions could continue to exude extraordinary volatility with very rapid moves in short-term rates and sharp drawdowns in equities, commodities, and other risk assets.
The stock market slipped in the wake of the latest rate hike decision by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), despite solid earnings from one mega-cap tech firm and a strong employment report.
Tighter credit conditions, recent banking turmoil, and higher mortgage rates gave a well-needed break to the acceleration of Fed rate hikes. Instead, they gave a false signal to the markets as the Fed was going to slow its pace.
The jobs report's strong wage growth and robust hiring data have led to a hawkish tone from investors, with bond yields climbing and equities advancing.
Following the restructuring of First Republic Bank, investors are looking ahead to an eventful week featuring a pivotal Federal Reserve meeting, earnings from large-cap companies including Apple, and market-moving economic data not limited to Payrolls and the Job Openings and Labor Turnover report.
The Fed's recent actions have led to a reevaluation of what it means to 'fight the Fed,' and it's crucial for investors to understand the difference between a trading opportunity and an investable rally.
Stocks rallied this week as investors shifted their attention to the Federal Reserve's upcoming May meeting, with strong earnings from several mega-cap technology companies offsetting renewed regional banking jitters and weak economic data.
REIT companies are mandated by law to pay out at least 90% of their taxable income as dividends. You must be careful as the key term here is taxable income. The crucial questions to consider when evaluating a REIT are what are the assets they own, how much cash flow the assets produce, and why do I want to own these assets for the long term?
The Global X Research survey surveyed 1,079 individuals in the United States, revealing key insights on the housing sector and proptech adoption. Notably, nearly 90% of respondents believe that average U.S. home prices increased at least 10% between 2019-2022.