Sentences with phrase «near a stock market»

In March 2000, near the stock market's bubble peak, the median price / earnings ratio on the largest 50 S&P 500 stocks was 35.6, while the median P / E on the smallest 50 S&P 500 stocks was just 10.1.

Observe that the government's antitrust suits against U.S. corporations, particularly the landmark suits that make the history books, consistently come near stock market peaks, usually slightly afterward.

Not exact matches

Saudi Arabia is No. 2 among all global country stock market ETFs in 2018, turning in performance near 20 percent.

To simplify - actually oversimplifying some - investors in the stock market in the aggregate try to measure the near term outlook for the profitability of the companies in which they trade.

The logic here is simple: If what got the stock market to near - record levels is no longer working, where is there to go but down?

Formally called the Cboe Volatility Index, the VIX measures market expectations of near - term volatility conveyed by S&P 500 stock index option prices.

That does have the benefit of propping up the U.S. stock market in the near future and enabling the Fed to navigate a soft landing for the U.S. taking into account rapidly changing global conditions.

As for Schlumberger, investors appear jittery about the stock, in part because the world's supplier of oilfield equipment has less exposure to the lucrative shale market ---- the biggest near - term driver for sales ---- than competitors.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

The fact that Microsoft's Windows 10 won't come to market until later this year — thus hastening the upgrade cycle — will also hurt Intel in the near term, said Alex Gauna, an analyst at JMP Securities, who recently downgraded the stock to «underperform.»

With an aging bull market in the U.S. nearing the end of its seventh year at press time, it's difficult to find safety in cheap stocks; even formerly stodgy dividend payers now trade at dangerously expensive valuations.

The rates, held near zero for the entire bull market, have been widely credited with pushing stock prices up.

A cut Wednesday would leave the benchmark rate near its effective floor, reducing the central bank's flexibility to deal with the elevated risk of financial turmoil from Europe's vexed relationship with Greece or China's stock - market bubble.

The rest of affluent investors diverge in near - equal percentages: those who think the stock market will be flat in 2015 (16 percent) represent roughly the same portion of this demographic as those who are very bullish (17 percent), expecting the market to be up 10 percent to 15 percent in 2015.

The bitcoin craze is just another sign that U.S. stocks may be nearing the end of their latest run higher, several market analysts say.

And emerging markets are trading at a cyclically adjusted price - earnings ratio (CAPER) near 13 when U.S. stocks are at 24.

Near the end of his life, he declared: «If I have noticed anything over these 60 years on Wall Street, it is that people do not succeed in forecasting what's going to happen to the stock market.»

If you've been wondering if the stock market is nearing correction territory and it's time to get out, you really need to ask yourself another question: Where else should I go?

The VIX represents current near - term stock market volatility levels.

Assuming it's near its expiration date, investors should favor the large, dividend - paying stocks that tend to outperform in this stage of a market cycle.

Powell has been a reliable supporter of the consensus forged by Yellen on the policy - setting Federal Open Market Committee, and likely will be seen as a less risky choice with the economy growing solidly and U.S. stock markets near record highs.

The VIX Index, which measures U.S. stock market volatility, stood near 27 on Friday, down from a mid-week peak above 33.

If you believe, as I do, that the stock market acts as a discounting mechanism and foreshadows the near future, then you may want to take a glance at the iShares US Home Construction ETF ITB.

The report made for good reading, to be sure, but with the stock trading near an all - time high going into the release, it was unable to climb further and swim against the tide of profit taking that ensnared the broader market on this particular day.

The following may be true of a potential takeover: • the company has fewer than 50 million shares outstanding; • management is dominated by persons near retirement age; • management's record on innovations and improving returns has been poor; • the company owns assets whose market values are potentially higher than those shown on the balance sheet; • outside investors have been steadily buying the stock.

Given we're near all - time highs and the stock market moves much more violently than the bond market, the logical conclusion is to shift some of our investments out of stocks and into bonds.

The S&P 500 and global stock markets may have found a near term peak, but how does that matter when trading the Forex market?

On January 30, I said the stock market was about to trigger a new «sell» signal, and also suggested the NASDAQ may fall to the 4,000 level in the near - term.

Although all the stocks discussed in this video have bullish chart patterns that could push higher in the near - term if the broad market remains healthy, these are NOT specific swing trade buy recommendations.

In uptrending markets, the Morpheus trading system focuses on buying stocks as they break out above bases of consolidation near the highs.

The reason is simply that the stock market rally off the mid-November lows has technically been nothing more than a countertrend bounce from near - term «oversold» conditions.

Since it is a commodity ETF, it's a bonus that this ETF has a low correlation to the direction of the main stock market indexes, which may be headed lower in the near - term.

As mentioned above, there are still a handful of non «A-rated» stocks in defensive sectors that may push higher in the near - term, but clearly this is not the type of high momentum, growth - driven market I like to swing trade on the long side.

Although the main stock market indexes were flat yesterday, there were at least two ETFs we have been monitoring that pulled back to near - term technical support levels.

Almost every financial website, from Bloomberg to Google Finance, puts the P / E near the top of the page, right near the stock price and market cap.

Based on yesterday's price and volume action in the broad market, as well as the inability of stocks to hold their morning rally attempt, more near - term downside could be in store.

Although U.S. equity indices are hovering near all - time highs, the average stock in the Russell 3000 - which covers 98 % of the investable market - is already in «bear market» territory.

If the stock market is unable to recover quickly on this morning (May 16), we could see a significant round of selling momentum in the near - term.

Why trying to avoid a bear market can be a costly mistake for stock investors Double - digit gains have historically been seen in the 12 months leading up to a bear marketTrying to correctly time the market is a near - impossibility for any investor, and the potential mistakes are just as severe whether you're trying to sell high while you can, or buy low.

A huge day is brewing for stock investors, as futures markets have been very active throughout the overnight session, the much - awaited FOMC meeting minutes will come out in late trading, following the key CPI report that has already been released, and the technical setup points to a large momentum move in the near future too.

But this unexpectedly sanguine report was a reminder that the beginning of a Fed tightening cycle could be near, and the subsequent selloff is a clear sign that the U.S. market is vulnerable to higher volatility in the near term, even though we like the long - term prospects of stocks.

NEW YORK, Aug 24 (Reuters)- World stock markets plunged on Monday, as a near 9 - percent dive in China shares and a sharp drop in the dollar and major commodities sent investors rushing for the exit.

While it's certainly possible that a market selloff could find tech stocks as a lower percentage component of the near - term overall pie, where do you think we'll be 10 years from now?

Moreover, there is growing anxiety that technology developments on the near horizon will crush the jobs of the millions who drive cars and trucks, analyze medical tests and data, perform middle management chores, dispense medicine, trade stocks and evaluate markets, fight on battlefields, perform government functions, and even replace those who program software — that is, the creators of algorithms.

... there is still a good chance that the stock market could remain bumpy near term... downside risk is very minimal... upside potential far exceeds the downside.

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With the U.S. stock market trading near all - time highs, it is counterintuitive to note that investors are overpaying for stability and avoiding risk.

Near the end of speculative runs, the market's most glamourous concept stocks often carry significant market capitalizations, and therefore drive movements in the capitalization - weighted indices without broad participation from the rank - and - file.

Woodard doesn't believe the «buy the rumor, sell the news» behavior is negative for stocks near term, and the market should benefit from «risk on» in January.

... we expect the stock market to rally on hope near - term, but worry that such a rally could start to fizzle as reality sets in when the Obama honeymoon with the media ends.