S&P 500
Global stock markets experienced a significant plunge on Monday, driven by fears of a U.S. economic slowdown. The Dow Jones opened over 1,000 points lower, the S&P 500 dropped by 4.25%, and the Nasdaq Composite fell by more than 6%, though they recovered slightly later in the day. Japanese stocks also faced severe losses, with […]
In 2023, CEO compensation packages for S&P 500 companies surged by nearly 13%, far outpacing the 4.1% wage increase for private-sector workers amid rising inflation. The median CEO pay reached $16.3 million, making the typical CEO earn nearly 200 times more than their median employee. Economic resilience and robust profits bolstered stock prices, leading to […]
On May 16, 2024, the Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly surpassed 40,000 points for the first time, reflecting investor confidence in an economic soft landing. This milestone follows strong earnings reports, with 77% of companies beating estimates. The Dow, weighted by share prices, often lags behind the S&P 500, which is market value-weighted and more […]
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