Articles written by Piero Cingari - Benzinga

Santa Claus Rally: 10 S&P 500 Stocks That Consistently Outperform During Year-End Optimism

Stock market gains during Dec. 24-Dec. 31 window, known as Santa Claus rally, averaging 0.85% return in 64 out of 96 years. 2018 saw strongest rally of 6.6%.

Santa Rally Kicks Off On Wall Street: Stocks Gain, Tesla Soars, Bitcoin Hits $98,000

Wall Street kicked off the Santa Rally season on a positive note, with all major indices and sectors closing higher in a shortened session ahead of the Christmas holiday.

Investors Aggressively Bought Stocks, ETFs In Volatile Fed Week: Bank Of America Reveals Largest Inflows Since 2017

$10B inflow into US assets despite market chaos, with 7 consecutive weeks of inflows & strong tech/industrial sectors. Investors buying dip.

American Airlines Lifts Christmas Eve Grounding, Shares Bounce Back

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) grounded all flights on Christmas Eve due to a technical outage. Operations resumed after an hour of uncertainty.

MicroStrategy Sinks After Nasdaq 100 Inclusion: Bitcoin Bet Under Fire?

Shares of MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) fell more than 8.5% Monday, marking a rough debut to its nascent tenure among the Nasdaq 100.

5 Semiconductor Stocks Wall Street Analysts Predict Could Soar In 2025

Traders might want to focus on undervalued semiconductor stocks that align with analysts' bullish forecasts.

US Consumer Confidence Drops In December: Expectations Signal Potential Economic Weakness In 2025

US consumer morale declined in December due to concerns about future economic conditions, with a significant drop in expectations and growing pessimism about business and employment prospects.

Tech Stocks Eye Christmas Gains, Microstrategy Tumbles As Bitcoin Dips To $93,000: What's Driving Markets Monday?

Tech stocks began Christmas week with positive momentum, as the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.4% on Monday, building on a 0.7% gain from Friday. The index has now recovered nearly half of the losses sustained following the Federal Reserve's recent policy meeting. Semiconductors stood out as the top-performing sector:

History Suggests S&P 500 Could Struggle In 2025, But There's Reason For Optimism

Historical data shows that the S&P 500 tends to struggle in the first year of a U.S. presidential term, especially under Republican administrations.

Tariffs Or More Energy: Analyst Warns Of High Costs, Limited Capacity If Europe Bows To Trump's LNG Push

Trump reignites tensions with EU, demanding more US oil & gas purchases or face tariffs. US is already top energy supplier, but can it meet demand?

Fed Cuts Interest Rates, But Powell Spoils Santa Claus Rally; Dollar Surges To Over 2-Year High, Bitcoin Sinks Below $100,000: This Week In The Market

In a December meeting that will be remembered for its seismic impact on markets, the Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated 25-basis-point interest rate cut Wednesday, bringing the target range to 4.25%-4.5%.

Traders Fight The Grinch To Save The Santa Rally: 10 S&P 500 Stocks Poised For A Year-End Surge

Holiday celebrations dampened by Fed's hawkish tone, sending shockwaves through markets. Santa Rally hopes crumble before Friday's inflation data, offering a glimmer of hope for a year-end rally.

Wall Street Rallies On Soft Inflation Data, Bonds Rebound, Travel Stocks Surge: What's Driving Markets Friday?

Risk sentiment returned to Wall Street on Friday, revitalized by softer-than-expected November inflation data leading to a strong market rebound following the selloff triggered by the Federal Reserve’s recent meeting.<

EXCLUSIVE: Weight-Loss Market Experts Scoop Up Novo Nordisk Stock After Worst Drop Since 2002 Following Drug Trial Miss

Novo Nordisk's stock plunges 20% after underwhelming weight-loss trial results for its obesity drug. Analysts say market overreacted.

Market Volatility Halts On Soft Inflation Data, Yet Traders Remain Wary Of Fighting The Fed: 10 ETFs Moving Friday

Markets breathe sigh of relief as Fed's preferred inflation gauge falls below expectations, tempering concerns after hawkish pivot. Stocks see modest gains.

Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Falls More Than Expected: Markets Breathe Sigh Of Relief

The Federal Reserve’s key inflation measure came in below expectations for November, delivering welcome relief Friday to markets after the central bank warned earlier this week of mounting price pressures heading

ETF Market Sets Records In 2024 As Inflows Reach $1.6 Trillion: 7 Funds Leading Charge

ETFs rewriting financial rules, 2024 record year for industry with $1.6 trillion inflows and $15.1 trillion AUM, active ETFs rising, SPY vs VOO rivalry.

Natural Gas Nears 2-Year Highs, Inflation Fears Mount As Utility Costs Climb

Natural gas prices jump 6.5% on robust demand and geopolitical uncertainties, eyeing highest close since January 2023. Domestic demand soars with record-breaking consumption in 2024 and EU's search for alternative suppliers. Natural gas stocks outperform in energy sector.>U.S. natural gas prices surge on demand and geopolitical uncertainties, reaching highest close since Jan 2023. Record-breaking domestic consumption in 2024 and EU's search for alternative suppliers also drive prices. Natural gas stocks outperform.

US Stocks Edge Up, Micron Suffers Worst Day Since March 2020, Bond Yields Surge: What's Driving Thursday's Markets?

The day after a volatile Federal Reserve meeting, Wall Street grappled with the stark reality of Fed Chair Jerome Powell‘s cautious tone on cutting interest rates in 2024.

Wall Street Pins Hopes On Friday's Crucial Fed Inflation Report: Miracle Needed To Shift Narrative

PCE price index release on Friday will be crucial for market recovery from recent sell-off. However, the outlook is not reassuring as inflation is expected to exceed Fed's 2% target. Fed's revised inflation projections and hawkish language suggest cautious approach to rate cuts. Friday's PCE report could sway market sentiment. Bank of America projects a slight increase in Core PCE, but economist Aditya Bhave believes there is no significant reacceleration in inflation.