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S&P 500 Earnings Guidance Hits Record High: Is U.S. Stock Market Growth Entering a New Profit Cycle?

S&P 500 Earnings Guidance Hits Record High: Is U.S. Stock Market Growth Entering a New Profit Cycle?

The S&P 500 EPS Guidance Momentum Score reached an all-time high on July 23, with the number of companies raising their earnings forecasts marking the largest positive deviation ever recorded. Can earnings growth take the lead from the AI narrative? A deep dive into the shifting drivers behind the US stock market rally.

Blog Team07/23/2026

Can Bitcoin Chart Its Own Course Amid a Technical Bear Market in Semiconductors and Uncertainty Over Fed Rate Hikes?

Can Bitcoin Chart Its Own Course Amid a Technical Bear Market in Semiconductors and Uncertainty Over Fed Rate Hikes?

Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s July interest rate decision, the S&P 500 slipped 0.19%, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index entered a technical bear market. Bitcoin’s correlation with U.S. equities has dropped from a peak of 0.96, signaling that crypto assets are undergoing a fundamental shift in their pricing dynamics.

SPY Stock vs. Peer ETFs: Key Differences, Liquidity Advantages, and Fee Comparison

SPY Stock vs. Peer ETFs: Key Differences, Liquidity Advantages, and Fee Comparison

A comprehensive analysis of SPY’s market position, capital flows, and implied volatility trends, exploring hedging strategies and investment rationale for the S&P 500 ETF.

US Stocks Near Record Highs vs. Bitcoin Drops Below $63,000: Are Tech Stocks and Crypto Assets Competing for the Same Capital?

US Stocks Near Record Highs vs. Bitcoin Drops Below $63,000: Are Tech Stocks and Crypto Assets Competing for the Same Capital?

The S&P 500 closed at 7,575 points, nearing its all-time high, while Nasdaq futures fell over 1% and Bitcoin dropped below $64,000. This article examines the capital flows driving the divergence in U.S. equities and explores how these dynamics are reshaping the valuation of crypto assets.

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QQQ vs S&P 500: How Should You Allocate Tech Stock ETFs? A Comprehensive Guide to Long-Term Investment Strategies

QQQ vs S&P 500: How Should You Allocate Tech Stock ETFs? A Comprehensive Guide to Long-Term Investment Strategies

A comprehensive comparison of QQQ and the S&P 500: index composition, historical returns, volatility, and fee differences.

Blog Team07/08/2026

What Impact Do Trump Accounts Have on U.S. Stocks? Why Index Funds May Be the Biggest Winners

What Impact Do Trump Accounts Have on U.S. Stocks? Why Index Funds May Be the Biggest Winners

Trump Accounts are now officially live, offering eligible newborns long-term investment accounts with default investments in S&P 500 index funds. This initiative may have lasting effects on index fund flows, the ETF industry, and the broader landscape of long-term investing in the United States.

AI Capex Supercycle Gains Momentum as Citi Raises S&P 500 Target to 8,100

AI Capex Supercycle Gains Momentum as Citi Raises S&P 500 Target to 8,100

Explore trends in AI-related stocks, data centers, cloud computing, and industrial technology investments. Discover how Gate Stocks enables you to invest in over 12,500 global stocks and ETFs using USDT.

Blog Team07/06/2026

S&P 500 Posts 11 Consecutive July Gains: Can Seasonal Trends Persist Amid Record Highs?

S&P 500 Posts 11 Consecutive July Gains: Can Seasonal Trends Persist Amid Record Highs?

The S&P 500 has recorded positive returns in July for 11 consecutive years and has set 24 all-time highs so far in 2026. Drawing on historical data, this article examines the seasonal patterns of the US stock market in July, sector rotation trends, and projections for the months ahead.

Blog Team07/03/2026

US Stocks Post Strongest Q2 in Six Years While BTC Drops Over 20%: What’s Behind the Sharp Divergence Between Equities and Crypto?

US Stocks Post Strongest Q2 in Six Years While BTC Drops Over 20%: What’s Behind the Sharp Divergence Between Equities and Crypto?

In Q2 2026, the Nasdaq surged 21.4% and the S&P 500 gained 14.9%, marking their strongest quarterly performance since 2020. Meanwhile, Bitcoin dropped nearly 20% during the same period, posting losses for the second consecutive quarter. This sharp divergence between equities and crypto is challenging the traditional belief that the crypto market closely follows US stock indices.