Sam Ro

Sam Ro

Benzinga Contributor

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Sam Ro is the founder and editor of TKer.co. He previously wrote the Axios Markets newsletter. Before that, he was the managing editor at Yahoo Finance and the deputy editor of markets at Business Insider. He is a CFA charterholder.
The State Of The American Consumer In A Single Quote
Every once in a while, we’ll get a single anecdote that succinctly reflects a much bigger story in the economy.
There Are 'Rules' And Then There Are 'Statistical Regularities'
Just because something happened a bunch of times in the past doesn’t mean it must happen again in the future.
Why The Fed's First Rate Cut Wouldn't Be That Big Of A Deal
Stocks fell last week, with the S&P 500 shedding 0.8% to end at 5,459.10. The index is now up 14.4% year to date and up 52.6% from its October 12, 2022 closing low of 3,577.03. The calls for the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates sooner than later have been getting louder.
On Presidents, The Stock Market, And The Big Picture For Investors
Is a U.S. president from one political party better for the stock market than one from another party? If only things were that simple.
One Of The Stock Market's Most Consistent Trends
Second quarter earnings season kicked off on Friday with the nation’s largest banks announcing financial results for the April-June reporting period.
Warren Buffett: 'It Takes Just A Few Winners To Work Wonders'
Stocks rallied to new all-time highs, with the S&P 500 setting a record intraday high of 5,505.53 on Thursday and a record closing high of 5,487.03 on Tuesday. For the week, the S&P gained 0.6% to end at 5,464.62. The index is now up 14.6% year to date and up 52.8% from its October 12, 2022 closing low of 3,577.03. -
The Bottom Line Is Looking Up For Stocks
Earlier this month, we talked about how bull markets tend to last much longer and generate much stronger returns than the one we continue to experience. But prices don’t go up for the sake of going up.
The Simplest Explanation Isn't Always The Correct Or Complete One
When it comes to understanding new developments in the economy or the markets, the obvious and simplest explanations aren’t always the correct or complete ones.
Bull Markets Are Usually Longer And Stronger Than This
Stocks fell last week, with the S&P 500 shedding 0.5% to end at 5,277.51. The index is now up 10.6% year to date and up 47.5% from its October 12, 2022 closing low of 3,577.03.
The State Of The Stock Market In 18 Charts
Stocks rallied last week with the S&P 500 rising 1.9% to close at 5,222.68. The index is now up 9.5% year to date and up 46% from its October 12, 2022 closing low of 3,577.03.
Warren Buffett's Warning About AI
OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has mixed feelings about artificial intelligence (AI). “It has enormous potential for good and enormous potential for harm,“ Buffett said at Berkshire’s annual shareholders meeting on Saturday.
Expecting Average Returns Doesn't Mean You Should Expect Average Years
Stocks rallied last week with the S&P 500 climbing 2.7% to close at 5,099.96. It was the best one-week gain since November. The index is now up 6.9% year to date and up 42.6% from its October 12, 2022 closing low of 3,577.03.
You Don't Have To Look Outside U.S. Stocks For International Exposure
Stocks fell last week with the S&P 500 shedding 3% to close at 4,967.23. The index is now up 4.1% year to date and up 38.9% from its October 12, 2022 closing low of 3,577.03.
Reflecting On 20 Years Of Backwards Financial Moves
Stocks fell last week with the S&P 500 shedding 1.2% to close at 5,123.41. It was the worst week since October. The index is now up 7.4% year to date and up 43.2% from its October 12, 2022 closing low of 3,577.03.
Even Strong Stock Market Years Can Get Very Stressful
Stocks declined last week with the S&P 500 shedding 1% to close at 5,204.34. The index is now up 9.1% year to date and up 45.5% from its October 12, 2022 closing low of 3,577.03.
'Check Yourself' As the Data Zig Zags ↯
Stocks made new record highs, with the S&P 500 setting an intraday high of 5,264.85 and a closing high of 5,254.35 on Thursday. For the week, the S&P increased 0.4%. The index is now up 10.2% year to date and up 46.9% from its October 12, 2022 closing low of 3,577.03.
When Two Popular Recession Indicators Failed
Stocks made new record highs, with the S&P 500 setting an intraday high of 5,261.10 and a closing high of 5,241.53 on Thursday. For the week, the S&P increased 2.3% to close at 5,234.18. The index is now up 9.7% year to date and up 46.3% from its October 12, 2022 closing low of 3,577.03.
A Chart Market Skeptics Will Find Frustrating
Stocks made new record highs, with the S&P 500 setting a closing high of 5,175.27 on Tuesday. For the week, the S&P declined 0.1% to close at 5,117.09. The index is now up 7.3% year to date and up 43.1% from its October 12, 2022 closing low of 3,577.03.
Promising Signs For Productivity
Stocks made new record highs, with the S&P 500 setting a closing high of 5,157.36 on Thursday and reaching an intraday high of 5,189.26 on Friday. For the week, the S&P shed 0.3%. The index is now up 7.4% year to date and up 43.2% from its October 12, 2022 closing low of 3,577.03.
Two Big Upside Risks To Watch
Stocks made new record highs, with the S&P 500 reaching a closing high of 5,137.08 and an intraday high of 5,140.33 on Friday. For the week, the S&P gained 1%. The index is now up 7.7% year to date and up 43.6% from its October 12, 2022 closing low of 3,577.03.