U.S. economy on the path to a "Goldilocks" scenario in 2024 - Bank of America

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Citi lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 5600

June 18, 2024 7:16 AM EDT

Citi analysts have raised their S&P 500 year-end 2024 target to 5600 while also initiating mid- and full-year 2025 projections of 5700 and 5800, respectively, in a note Tuesday.

According to Citi, "Our full-year earnings estimate is increased to $250 from a long-standing above-consensus $245 estimate. For '25, we initiate a $270 estimate."

Citi's analysis considers three key influences: NVDA, other major growth stocks,... More

Bank of America sees continued buyback strength

June 18, 2024 6:25 AM EDT

Analysts at BofA said in their weekly client flow trends note that they saw continued buyback strength last week.

There were "more near-record buybacks," according to the investment bank, with the third-largest in their weekly history since 2010. As a percentage of market cap BofA notes they have been... More

JPMorgan: Will the more Defensive sector performance, seen so far in Q2, have legs?

June 17, 2024 11:55 AM EDT

JPMorgan analysts believe the outperformance of defensive sectors in the second quarter will continue, in contrast to their lagging performance in Q1.

In a note Monday, the firm argues for a barbell approach favoring defensive sectors and commodities.

"Key bond proxy Defensive sectors - Utilities, Real estate and Staples - were the 3 worst performers in Q1," the note acknowledges. However, Q2 has seen a reversal, with... More