JPMorgan added American Express, Liberty Energy, and Thermo Fisher to its October favorite stocks list. The update follows a mixed September for US markets.
Schwab's Kevin Gordon cautions that one mega-cap capex miss could disrupt earnings, with the S&P 500 near highs but average stock down 14%.
S&P 500 futures test channel breakout near 7,780-7,810; momentum improves but follow-through remains key.
Citadel Securities predicts retail investors will return to stocks in Q4 after a September slowdown, citing historical trends and upcoming earnings.
Citadel Securities turns more constructive on US equities for Q4, pointing to five tailwinds after September's reset.
US stocks posted small gains on October 1 after a volatile session that saw major indices swing between gains and losses.
A guide compares the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Nasdaq 100, outlining their differences and how traders can use technical levels.
The S&P 500 enters October with favorable seasonal trends but market breadth has dropped to its lowest since May 2025.
U.S. stocks closed mixed on the last trading day of September; the Dow fell to its lowest level since June while the Nasdaq gained.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have broken higher, turning the technical bias back in buyers' favor.
European stocks opened higher as 10-year Treasury yields fell from 5.29% to 5.20%, easing recent pressure.
Wall Street finished mixed as semiconductor shares surged, lifting the Nasdaq 100 but not the broader Nasdaq Composite.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq traded little changed after rallies and selloffs stalled, leaving both benchmarks neutral between key technical levels.
CFRA's Stovall says S&P 500 averages 5.5% in midterm year Q4, advises sticking with Q3 winners.
Falling oil could trigger a 5-10% stock rally, says strategist David Spika, as lower crude may ease inflation and bond yields.