The European Union has moved forward with an overhaul of its migration policy, aiming to ramp up deportations and build detention centers abroad. Critics compared the regulation to the immigration strategy of the Trump administration. (Image credit: Jean-Francois Badias)
The European Union has moved forward with an overhaul of its migration policy, aiming to ramp up deportations and build detention centers abroad. Critics compared the regulation to the immigration strategy of the Trump administration. (Image credit: Jean-Francois Badias)
Alistair Berg The S&P 500 ( SP500 ) and Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) reached record highs last week despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, as strong corporate earnings continued supporting U.S. equities, according to Oppenheimer Chief Investment Strategist John Stoltzfus. In a note, Stoltzfus said first-quarter earnings season came in “significantly stronger than expected,” helping marke...
Alistair Berg The S&P 500 ( SP500 ) and Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) reached record highs last week despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, as strong corporate earnings continued supporting U.S. equities, according to Oppenheimer Chief Investment Strategist John Stoltzfus. In a note, Stoltzfus said first-quarter earnings season came in “significantly stronger than expected,” helping markets push through geopolitical uncertainty tied to the Iran conflict and volatility in energy prices. Earnings for S&P 500 companies rose 27.7% from a year earlier on revenue growth of 11.4%, according to Oppenheimer. The report said 97% of S&P 500 companies had reported results, with 10 of the index’s 11 sectors posting positive earnings growth. The Russell 2000 ( IWM ) and S&P 600 small-cap indexes also closed at fresh highs last week, signaling broader participation in the rally beyond mega-cap technology shares, the report noted. Oppenheimer warned markets could face increased volatility during the six-week gap before second-quarter earnings season begins in mid-July, particularly as investors react to inflation data, developments tied to artificial intelligence, and headlines surrounding the Iran conflict. Still, Stoltzfus maintained Oppenheimer’s year-end S&P 500 target of 8,100, citing continued economic resilience, job growth, and corporate profitability. More on markets The Multi-Trillion AI Tsunami Sweeping The Market My Oh My, What A Month Of May The Illusion Of Ceasefire Is Over Stocks to watch on Monday after-hours: HPE, CRDO, CRM 3 things to look out for on Tuesday