Q3 earnings reports for U.S. stocks are in full swing, with several tech companies and chipmakers set to release their results this week. How to assess the market situation? Let’s take a look.
Which sectors are in favor?
FactSet indicates that the market expects the S&P 500's earnings growth rate to be 4.6% for the third quarter.
Among the 11 sectors of the S&P 500, eight are expected to see year-over-year earnings growth in Q3. Inform...

DBS, OCBC, and UOB are set to announce their Q3 2024 earnings next week. These three bank giants have outperformed the Straits Times Index (STI), which has risen by 9.91% this year: DBS is the best-performing bank to date (+28.9%), followed by OCBC (+17.8%) and UOB (+14.2%). According to Bloomberg, DBS will release its third-quarter earnings report on November 7, followed by the other two banks on November 8.
Investors are closely mo...

Hi, mooers!
Time has swiftly passed, bringing us to the final quarter of 2024.
When we reflect on the last few months, the standout theme has certainly been the interest rate cut. Which markets have thrived since the Fed's decision? How have your investments adapted to the decreasing interest rates, and what are your strategies moving forward?
Let's dive into your fellow mooers' investment strategies and earnings insights!
Most investors remain s...

Next week could be one of the most exciting times for global stock markets! Two major events— the U.S. election and the US Fed FOMC meeting - could significantly impact market trends.
Before these events, we have an important economic announcement this Friday: the U.S. October Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report.
1. Why is this Non-Farm Payroll report important?
2. What indicators should investors pay attention to?
3. How should t...