S&P

S&P 500 futures saw a 1.8% slide during the last two days, as Tuesday and Wednesday’s downward price action on heavy volume was like a bucket of ice water on a sleepy summer market. All the gains of the lethargic grind upward during the past few weeks were wiped away, but the /ES was...

S&P 500 futures broke above 4200 in the overnight session, continuing their almost relentless march upward with new all-time highs. Except for last week’s volatile and range-bound price movement, the /ES has scarcely paused for a breather since March 24; it notched only 7 red candles...

A day after Moody's kept the debt ratings of less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier YRC Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW) mostly steady, S&P Global Ratings raised a key rating. The rating agency increased its issuer credit rating on YRCW to CCC+ from CCC. The positive aspects it cited for the move are...

One of the primary concerns about the near-term impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is that the economic disruption could freeze up the credit market. On Tuesday, credit rating agency S&P Global warned investors the coronavirus fallout will trigger a global recession and create “intense...

Avicanna Inc (OTC: AVCNF)(TSE:AVCN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on organic and sustainable plant-derived cannabinoid-based products, has been rated highest amongst global cannabis companies participating in the SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). The SAM Corporate Sustainability...

Equity index futures seem to have finally ended a month of range-bound trading yesterday with an upside breakout. S&P Futures closed solidly above both the persistent resistance zone near 2,940 as well as the 50-day SMA. For the /ES, technically-minded traders likely will be watching for a push...

Each day, Benzinga will take a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened? On Dec. 26, 26 years ago in 1991, the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index closed above the 400 level. Where Was The Market? The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at...

The name of the game when it comes to dividend investing is not just collecting payouts — it's finding companies that are consistent growers of their dividends. While S&P 500 dividend action, broadly speaking, has been largely positive in recent years, there remain cases of dividend...

Struggling toymaker Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) was dealt another blow with credit downgrades from S&P Global and Moody's. The Analyst Jefferies' Stephanie Wissink maintains a Hold rating on Mattel's stock with an unchanged $14 price target. The Thesis S&P's downgrade of...

The low volatility factor is popular in equity investment. Just look at the scores of exchange traded funds that emphasize low volatility stocks. Many of those products are hits with investors, but this factor can also be applied to the fixed income landscape. The IQ S&P High Yield Low...

Higher beta sectors have been in favor for much of this year, but investors should not turn their backs on dividend strategies. While fears of rising interest rates coupled with leadership from the technology sector have weighed on some dividend exchange traded funds, returns from this group are...