S&P 500 futures inch lower after index notches fresh all-time high and record close: Live updates
Published On Feb 19, 2025, 6:02 PM
On February 19, 2025, the stock market experienced a slight decline in futures trading after the S&P 500 index reached a new all-time high and closed with a record. Despite this modest drop in futures, the S&P 500 and other major indices, including the Nasdaq Composite and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, finished positively during regular trading. Analysts remain optimistic about the market's resilience, with predictions of continued growth in 2025. Upcoming economic indicators, such as weekly jobless claims data, are highly anticipated by investors, along with earnings releases from companies like Walmart and Alibaba.
Stock Forecasts
SPY
Positive
The S&P 500 has demonstrated strong performance by hitting all-time highs, indicating robust investor confidence. This trend is expected to continue unless significant negative economic news surfaces.
WMT
Positive
Given the anticipated earnings reports from major companies like Walmart and Alibaba, there may be positive sentiment surrounding these stocks, especially if they report better than expected results.
BABA
Positive
Alibaba has been recovering recently and could continue to benefit from positive earnings. The outlook remains cautiously optimistic, depending on market reactions and its performance relative to expectations.
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