The U.S. stock market has delivered surprisingly strong returns in 2025, but history and Wall Street say the index will trade sideways in the remaining months of the year.
Shares of footwear and accessories discount retailer Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI)
jumped 2.8% in the morning session as the stock extended its positive momentum after an analyst from UBS raised the company's price target.
Shares of electricity storage and software provider Fluence (NASDAQ:FLNC)
jumped 6.5% in the morning session after the stock extended its positive momentum as analysts at UBS raised their price target and the company announced a key operational milestone in Australia.
The S&P 500 index has repeatedly scaled new all-time highs in recent months, a testament to robust corporate earnings and an enduring wave of optimism, largely fueled by advancements in Artificial Intelligence. This remarkable ascent, however, has ignited a fervent debate among financial analysts: are we witnessing a healthy
The U.S. stock market is bracing for a fascinating transitional period, with major financial institutions forecasting a phase of moderated gains and heightened volatility for the S&P 500 (SPX) in late 2025. This anticipated choppiness is seen not as a setback, but as a prelude to a more
Shares of buy now, pay later company Affirm (NASDAQ:AFRM) jumped 5.6% in the afternoon session after several analysts raised their price targets on the stock following the company's recent strong financial results. Among the firms updating their outlook, Mizuho increased its price target to $108 from $70, while maintaining an Outperform rating. Similarly, UBS raised its target to $85 from $56, keeping a Neutral rating. RBC Capital adjusted its price target upward to $97 from $75, and Stephens lifted its target to $93 from a previous $69. These upward revisions signal growing confidence from Wall Street in the company's financial performance and future prospects.
As the summer fades and financial professionals return to their desks, the specter of the "September Effect"—a historical tendency for stock markets to deliver their weakest performance of the year—looms large over global equities. For September 2025, this seasonal anomaly is amplified by a complex web of economic
Shares of footwear and accessories discount retailer Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI)
jumped 9.9% in the morning session after an analyst from UBS raised the company's price target. On September 4th, UBS analyst Jay Sole increased the price target on the stock to $4.00 from $3.00, representing a significant 33.33% raise, while maintaining a 'Neutral' rating. This positive adjustment from the investment firm comes ahead of the company's earnings report for the quarter that ended in July, which is expected on September 9. Adding to the optimistic sentiment, the consensus earnings per share (EPS) estimate for the upcoming report has been revised 53.3% higher over the last 30 days.
Shares of cybersecurity software provider Rapid7 (NASDAQ:RPD) fell 3.3% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on the stock. The investment bank trimmed its target price for the cybersecurity company from $28.00 to $22.00, while maintaining an "equal weight" rating on the shares.
The financial markets are currently experiencing their perennial "September effect," a period historically marked by weakness for the S&P 500 index. However, beyond this seasonal dip, a more compelling narrative is unfolding: a significant segment of analysts projects the S&P 500 to reach an impressive 6,800 by
Wall Street is currently caught in a delicate balancing act, navigating a prevailing sentiment of caution driven by historical patterns and a myriad of economic uncertainties, while simultaneously entertaining contrarian optimism for a robust rebound in the coming months. As the calendar turns to September, a month historically notorious for
Early September 2025 has ushered in a wave of market unease, as the historically notorious "September Effect" appears to be amplified by a potent cocktail of contemporary economic uncertainties. Investors are grappling with the immediate implications of escalating tariff challenges and a highly anticipated, yet contentious, Federal Reserve interest rate
Shares of regional banking company Synovus Financial (NYSE:SNV) fell 1.3% in the afternoon session after UBS downgraded the stock's rating to "Neutral" from "Buy" and lowered its price target. The firm reduced its price target on the financial services company by 11.11% from $63.00 to $56.00. The negative sentiment surrounding the stock was compounded by broader market trends, including profit-taking in the banking sector and a general downturn on Wall Street due to pressure from the bond market.
Shares of media, broadcasting, and digital services company E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP)
fell 2.5% in the afternoon session after the major indices continued to retreat (Nasdaq -1.5%, S&P 500 -1.2%) amid profit-taking and renewed concerns about tariffs.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Hexcel (NYSE:HXL)
jumped 2.1% in the afternoon session after UBS upgraded the aerospace materials company to Buy from Neutral and significantly raised its price target.
Shares of beauty, cosmetics, and personal care retailer Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA)
jumped 6.6% in the afternoon session after Barclays maintained its "Overweight" rating on the stock and increased its price target.
As the calendar pages turn towards the latter half of 2025, Wall Street's leading strategists and analysts are peering intently into their crystal balls, offering a nuanced outlook for the S&P 500 (SPX). The consensus points to a market poised for continued, albeit potentially more measured, gains, buoyed by
Wall Street is buzzing with a familiar, yet unsettling, narrative: the increasing concentration of market value in a handful of mega-cap technology companies, leading to valuations that harken back to the infamous dot-com bubble. This top-heavy market structure is raising red flags among experts, who warn of potential fragility and
Kraft Heinz stated that the separation is designed to maximize its capabilities and brands while reducing complexity, allowing both new companies to deploy resources toward their distinct strategic priorities more effectively.
The year 2025 has heralded a dramatic resurgence in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) market, with a significant uptick in new listings and capital raised. This robust rebound signals a renewed, albeit cautious, investor confidence after a period of volatility and muted activity in previous years. As companies flock to
