The stock market is currently fairly expensive, with the broader market, as measured by the S&P 500, trading at 23.7 times ...

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Trump’s tariffs and the fate of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell continue to affect markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

What follows are 10 stock market predictions — ranging from macro takes to more company-specific expectations — for 2025. 1. The stock market will endure a decline of at least 20%.

What follows are 10 stock market predictions -- ranging from macro takes to more company-specific expectations -- for 2025. 1. The stock market will endure a decline of at least 20%.

While some analysts predict strong stock market performance, others suggest a more cautious outlook. Barry Bannister, Stifel's Chief Investment Strategist, anticipates the S&P 500 closing 2025 in ...

Wonder where the stock market is heading for the rest of 2024? Here are predictions about trends, sector performance and more so you can stay informed. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip ...

Some things are just hard to predict! Unforeseeable circumstances are surprisingly common in the stock market. We predict that the major indices will potentially increase by 50% to 100% by 2030.

What follows are 10 stock market predictions -- including macro predictions that can have bearing on the performance of equities -- for 2024. Image source: Getty Images.

Trump’s tariffs and the fate of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell continue to affect markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

Nearly one year ago, I made four predictions about the stock market in 2024. I thought the S&P 500 would generate positive returns but lower than in 2023.