Time to fade momentum trade, Jefferies says By Investing.com
Momentum Factors Weakening: Jefferies strategist Steven G. DeSanctis notes that momentum factors, particularly Price Momentum, weakened in December and are expected to continue declining in Q1 2025, despite a generally positive performance of quantitative factors throughout 2024.
Quality Factor Outperformance: The Quality factor block performed well in December with a +4.3% spread, contrasting with disappointing results from other factors like "Growth at a Reasonable Price" and the Risk (Off) block, which underperformed despite market declines.
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UiPath Shares Soar: What’s Driving the Success of This AI Leader?
- Stock Performance: UiPath's stock was experiencing a rally ahead of the market opening on Wednesday.
- S&P MidCap 400 Inclusion: The automation software company is set to join the S&P MidCap 400 index starting in 2026.
Key Stock Market Movers: Nike, UiPath, Tesla, AMC, and Strategic Insights
- Market Overview: Stock futures were slightly lower on Wednesday as investors monitored market trends.
- Investor Sentiment: There is anticipation regarding the potential for a Santa Claus rally to influence market performance in the final trading sessions of 2025.
Top 10 Favorite Dividend Stocks for 2026 Offering Yields of 4% or Higher
Interest Rate Cuts: The Federal Reserve has resumed cutting short-term interest rates, making a 4% dividend yield for stocks more appealing compared to bank or money-market fund yields.
Dividend Stock Selection: Investors can choose dividend stocks based on various criteria, such as higher yields or focusing on quality and value, as demonstrated by John Buckingham's recent list of 17 dividend-stock value picks shared with MarketWatch.
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Current Dow Status: The Dow was down approximately 160 points, or 0.3%, hovering around 48,500, but was still on track for a 1.2% gain for the week.
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Investor Expectations: The announcement disappointed investors who were hoping for the inclusion of larger tech companies or a prominent cryptocurrency firm.
Stock Performance: Following the news, Carvana's shares experienced a significant increase, rallying over 10% in after-hours trading.
Market Reaction: The addition of Carvana to the S&P 500 reflects ongoing shifts in market dynamics and investor sentiment.
Upcoming Changes to the S&P 500: Potential New Additions to the Index.
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Financial Viability Threshold: The last barrier preventing Marvell from being considered for the index was achieving financial viability, which it has now accomplished according to analyst Melissa Roberts from Stephens.
UiPath Shares Soar: What’s Driving the Success of This AI Leader?
- Stock Performance: UiPath's stock was experiencing a rally ahead of the market opening on Wednesday.
- S&P MidCap 400 Inclusion: The automation software company is set to join the S&P MidCap 400 index starting in 2026.
Key Stock Market Movers: Nike, UiPath, Tesla, AMC, and Strategic Insights
- Market Overview: Stock futures were slightly lower on Wednesday as investors monitored market trends.
- Investor Sentiment: There is anticipation regarding the potential for a Santa Claus rally to influence market performance in the final trading sessions of 2025.
Top 10 Favorite Dividend Stocks for 2026 Offering Yields of 4% or Higher
Interest Rate Cuts: The Federal Reserve has resumed cutting short-term interest rates, making a 4% dividend yield for stocks more appealing compared to bank or money-market fund yields.
Dividend Stock Selection: Investors can choose dividend stocks based on various criteria, such as higher yields or focusing on quality and value, as demonstrated by John Buckingham's recent list of 17 dividend-stock value picks shared with MarketWatch.
Stocks Decline on Friday: Is It Market Fatigue or Another Factor?
Market Performance: U.S. stocks experienced selling pressure on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average losing early gains and falling to session lows.
Current Dow Status: The Dow was down approximately 160 points, or 0.3%, hovering around 48,500, but was still on track for a 1.2% gain for the week.
Carvana Joins the S&P 500 Before These Tech Stocks
Carvana Joins S&P 500: Carvana, along with two other companies, will be added to the S&P 500 index in about two weeks, as announced by S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Investor Expectations: The announcement disappointed investors who were hoping for the inclusion of larger tech companies or a prominent cryptocurrency firm.
Stock Performance: Following the news, Carvana's shares experienced a significant increase, rallying over 10% in after-hours trading.
Market Reaction: The addition of Carvana to the S&P 500 reflects ongoing shifts in market dynamics and investor sentiment.
Upcoming Changes to the S&P 500: Potential New Additions to the Index.
Marvell Technology's Eligibility: Marvell Technology has recently become eligible for inclusion in the S&P 500 after meeting the requirement for cumulative GAAP profitability over the last four quarters.
Financial Viability Threshold: The last barrier preventing Marvell from being considered for the index was achieving financial viability, which it has now accomplished according to analyst Melissa Roberts from Stephens.
