The NASDAQ-100 is widely followed as a measure mainly of the big tech and social media stocks that make up the index.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 is the best performer but more risk-averse investors may prefer the more broadly diversified S&P 500.

History says the S&P 500 could soar in the remaining months of 2025. The S&P 500 tracks 500 large U.S. companies. The index is commonly regarded as the best benchmark for the enti ...

Historically, years following this streak see erratic returns, averaging just 0.9% with a 50% probability of gains. Get Wall Street's Hottest Chart Every Morning The S&P 500 entered uncharted ...

This chart illustrates the frequency of all-time highs for the S&P 500, showcasing its impressive performance this year ...

The top 20 S&P 500 companies accounted for 53.2% of Q3 2024 buybacks, a marginal rise from Q2 2024’s 52.3% and above the historical average of 47.6% and the pre-COVID historical average of 44.5%.

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Investors react to the Federal Reserve's policy decision and Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference, as well as results ...

S&P 500 companies, at large, saw a sequential dip in stock buybacks in the third quarter to $226.6B from $235.9B in the previous quarter. This figure was still a 22.1% jump over last year ...