S&P 500 Index, VOO, SPY ETFs: Why US stocks are poised to surge further

The S&P 500 Index and its ETFs, like VOO and SPY have moved sideways this month and are hovering slightly below their record highs. This consolidation, however, may turn into a calm before the storm ahead of a major comeback as evidenced by some major numbers, including its valuation and earnings growth.

Invezz • 17 hours ago

Can the S&P 500 rise further despite high valuations? HSBC says yes: here's why

US stocks may have further room to rise despite elevated valuations, as the earnings and productivity gains generated by artificial intelligence are not yet fully reflected in equity prices, according to HSBC's Willem Sels. According to Bloomberg, Sels, global chief investment officer at HSBC Private Bank and Premier Wealth, said investors remain skeptical about the sustainability of corporate earnings growth, particularly among technology and semiconductor companies.

Invezz • 16 hours ago

Investing in Gold or the S&P 500: What's the Best Move for Investors in the Final Quarter of 2026?

The S&P 500 is on pace for another above-average performance in 2026. If interest rates increase, however, that could put investors in a more bearish mood.

The Motley Fool • 20 hours ago

S&P 500 Holds Firm as Investor Caution Builds

The Standard & Poor's 500 Index (SPX-7,718.60) May through July range has turned into an August-September consolidation, with roughly 200 SPX points separating the low and high ends of the ranges in both cases.

Schaeffers Research • 16 hours ago

Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?

U.S. stock futures are broadly lower early Tuesday as Wall Street returns from the long Labor Day weekend, facing historical post-holiday headwinds and surging oil prices.

Benzinga • a day ago

S&P 500 Nears Record, Expert Says Nothing ‘Usual' About the Market as Investors Brace for Worst Month of Year

September is off to a rare start with early gains, but Freedom Capital Markets' Jay Woods warns this holiday-shortened week could set the tone for the rest of 2026.

Benzinga • 15 hours ago

S&P 500 Sees Little Change In Final Week Of Summer 2026

The final week of summer saw the S&P 500 close out the week at 7,718.60, slightly up over the preceding week's close and 1% below its 13 August 2026 record high. As expected, investors focused on the upcoming quarter of 2026-Q4 in setting stock prices.

Seeking Alpha • 17 hours ago

Here's How Long the Average S&P 500 Bull Market Lasts, According to History. Should Investors Be Nervous?

Given that the economy's moving parts, policymakers' decisions, and investor behavior are seemingly consistent, it's reasonable to assume most of them more or less mirror one another. And it's true that while no two bull markets are exactly the same, certainly many of them are similar.

The Motley Fool • Sep 7, 2026

The S&P 500 Is at a Near-Record High. Here's What History Says Every Long-Term Investor Should Do Right Now.

The S&P 500 index has trended higher over time, but it moves in a zigzag pattern.  If history is any guide, long-term investors shouldn't panic if the stock market falls dramatically.

The Motley Fool • Sep 7, 2026

Is a Stock Market Crash Imminent Under President Donald Trump? Here's What History Says Could Come Next.

The Trump administration's fiscal policy is at odds with its goals for interest rates and the bond market. Trump's latest trade threats raise the stakes for the economy.

The Motley Fool • Sep 8, 2026