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Wall Street strategists have set varied S&P 500 targets for 2025, with Oppenheimer predicting 7,100 and Citi at 6,500, reflecting differing views on economic growth and risks. Analysts highlight strong earnings potential despite macroeconomic uncertainties, emphasizing the importance of earnings in stock performance. The market's resilience is noted, even amid potential volatility from geopolitical and economic challenges.
S&P Dow Jones Indices and UBS have launched the S&P UBS Leveraged Loan Indices, previously known as the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Indices, to measure the performance of global loan markets. This suite includes over 2,000 indices covering USD 1.6 trillion in market value, enhancing liquidity and transparency in the U.S. and European leveraged loan markets. The collaboration aims to provide market participants with critical insights and price data, reflecting the significant growth of the leveraged loan market over the past decade.
Nvidia has surpassed Apple to become the world's most valuable publicly traded company, with a market cap of $3.43 trillion compared to Apple's $3.4 trillion. The surge in Nvidia's stock, which has nearly tripled in 2024, is driven by its dominance in the GPU market and strong growth in artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Apple reported a 6% revenue increase but indicated weaker growth expectations, as Nvidia prepares to join the Dow Industrial Average, replacing Intel.
The upcoming U.S. presidential election presents both opportunities and risks for ETF investors, with potential winners depending on the election outcome. Experts suggest that sectors like Big Tech may thrive under a Trump presidency, while Harris could boost residential construction and defense manufacturing. Despite anticipated volatility, investors are advised to consider diverse strategies, including buffer ETFs for downside protection, as macroeconomic fundamentals will ultimately drive market performance post-election.
UBS has reaffirmed its Buy recommendation for S&P Global, Inc., a leading provider of financial information services. The company's net sales are primarily derived from information and analytical services (61.3%), financial rating services (26.9%), and stock market indices management (11.8%). Geographically, sales are concentrated in the United States (59.5%), followed by Europe (23.2%), Asia (11.2%), and other regions (6.1%).

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