SPDR(R) PORTFOLIO MID CAP SPDR(R) ETF News

All those pesky political, economic, and financial issues that depressed investors and markets in 2022. Read why we’ve still got them in 2023.

2022 ends on a sour note with an across-the-board December selloff. Read my thoughts here on the overall market performance in 2022 and how 2023 may shape up.

The last week of the year also brings in the last reading on investor sentiment for 2022. How do the sentiments read? Click here to find out.

I expect S&P 500 2024 forward earnings to be $237.2, which in my opinion should fetch 17.5X. Learn more about S&P 500 outlook and my market prediction for 2023.

Economic data continues to disappoint with Housing remaining in recession. Click here to read the latest edition of the Week On Wall Street.

If the economy is heading for a recession similar to 2001 and 2008, the S&P 500 could fall below 3,000. Read what this big tumble could mean for investors.

Depending upon how the market reacts in the coming week, we may have a buying opportunity with the market pointing back to 4300+.

Style Box ETF report for SPMD

Style Box ETF report for SPMD

When analyzing historical valuations, a shift higher occurred as the Federal Reserve became active in monetary policy.

Stocks look set to continue their stutter-step motion into 2023 after a downbeat and extremely volatile 2022.

Inflation starts to cool after recording 40-year highs. Click here to read the latest edition of the Week On Wall Street.

Wednesday's rate hike followed four hikes in a row of 75 basis points, and is the smallest rate hike since March.

Initial claims improved falling to 211K from 231K last week. Historically, claims have consistently fallen in the second week of December with declines around 90% of the time since 1969.

The Fed signals rates will rise much further. Read more to see why higher rates and tighter financial conditions are bad news for stocks.