S&P 500 Eyes 2000 Level After Bounce From August Lows
After a sharp rally from August lows the S&P 500 nears 2000 seeking a breakout that would confirm an uptrend. Analysts note 2000 as overhead resistance with volume needed for momentum, while earnings season looms and a consolidation phase is possible.
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USA portfolio allocation by trade activity report
SigFig analysis shows USA investors with 5 day average 1.72 and 6 month average 12.86. Largest holding, most bought and most sold is AAPL. Over half a million investors with $200 billion in assets manage portfolios online via SigFig.
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Microsoft shares rise on Windows 10 devices slate
Microsoft shares climbed after unveiling a lineup of new devices powered by Windows 10 including a premium laptop, smartphones and tablet. The moves follow investor interest as the company expands its hardware ecosystem to bolster its software platform.
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Investing Ask Matt: What’s Making Investors Nervous?
The piece surveys stressed sectors and asks what common thread they share. It gauges investor sentiment, citing market volatility and macro risks. It frames expert Matt’s analysis on risk factors, catalysts, and potential opportunities amid uncertain conditions.
Investors brace for worst profits quarter since 2009
Investors foresee S&P 500 profits dropping about 5 percent in Q3 with energy leading a 66 percent plunge in sector earnings. Bespoke notes material, consumer staples and industrials rely heavily on foreign revenue, while utilities and health care face fewer negative revisions, signaling concern over global demand.
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IMF trims global growth forecast amid China slowdown
The IMF lowers its global growth outlook to 3.1 percent this year and 3.6 percent in 2016, citing China's slowdown and weaker productivity. Obstfeld warns near term growth will be uneven with higher downside risks.advanced economies like the US and euro area see modest gains, while Japan slows and China decelerates from 7.3% in 2014 to 6.8% this year.
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