The S&P 500 is rated a Buy as no recession is expected soon despite recent market volatility and Fed rate hikes. Q2 profits for the index surged over 50% year-over-year, supported by rising analyst estimates and peak AI capital expenditures. This strong earnings growth and operating leverage from expanded capacity are expected to drive significant free cash flow from 2028 onward. Current forward price-to-earnings ratios appear undervalued relative to profit growth, suggesting market pessimism is not justified.
The S&P 500's outlook is discussed here, with Pluang's market data providing context. For readers following US stocks, breadth shows 59 out of 150 priced stocks rose while 85 fell. Notable movers include NFLX at USD 72.74 with a -3.41% change, BABA at USD 110.99 up 2.27%, and BCS at USD 25.10 down 2.11%. This snapshot is as of Sep 18, 2026 19:01 WIB.
Duke Energy Corporation's stock is projected to rise about 8.26% to a price target of $127, down slightly from $133, reflecting confidence despite a recent price dip. The company expects a 4.42% increase in earnings per share to $1.89 and a 3.86% ris...
Xenon Pharmaceuticals halted new patient enrollment in its psychiatry clinical trials for the drug azetukalner after reports of neuropsychiatric side effects. This pause led to a sharp 27.6% drop in its stock price, marking its worst day since 2017. ...
Innate Pharma reported an EPS of -$0.24, beating analyst estimates of -$0.29, and revenue of $6.5 million, slightly above expectations. The company secured a strategic partnership with Sobi for its drug lacutamab, receiving a $75 million upfront paym...
Paychex, a provider of human capital management solutions, will release its Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings on September 23, 2026. Analysts expect earnings per share (EPS) of $1.32, up from $1.22 last year, and revenue of about $1.63 billion, higher than las...
Bitcoin's price surged from around $76,400 to nearly $81,000 on September 18, 2026, driven by a rapid liquidation of $192 million in leveraged crypto positions, including $183 million in short bets. This forced buying pushed Bitcoin above $80,000 for...
