Bullish for the S&P 500
S&P 500 New Highs Momentum
Stable
Steady attention in S&P 500 coverage, without a clear trend.
Updated 14 October 2026
The bullish argument: Stocks that make it to new highs are usually stocks that continue to make new highs.
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The argument and its evidence
Several outlets can carry the same argument; no single article is its origin. Read each one in its own context.
Recent coverage
Earlier coverage
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 28 May 2026
Wall Street pushes to more records as profits keep piling up for US companies
In coverage record: 29 May 2026
“The U.S. stock market is pushing to more records Thursday as companies like Dollar Tree, Snowflake and Hormel Foods keep piling up profits.”
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Global News · Published 28 May 2026
Oil prices spike again, shares drop after U.S. strikes Iran
In coverage record: 29 May 2026
“Stocks have been able to run to records despite the painful inflation and uncertainty caused by high oil prices largely because companies have reported surprisingly strong profits for the start of 2026.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 28 May 2026
Asian shares decline and oil prices up more than $1 after US strikes on Iran
In coverage record: 29 May 2026
“Stocks have been able to run to records despite the painful inflation and uncertainty caused by high oil prices largely because companies have reported surprisingly strong profits for the start of 2026.”
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Seeking Alpha · Published 13 May 2026
Kevin Warsh Gets Confirmed For Fed Chairman - Reactions For Dow Jones, Nasdaq And S&P 500
In coverage record: 13 May 2026
“Nasdaq and S&P 500 continue to explode to new all-time highs, while the Dow Jones still struggles.”
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Benzinga · Published 8 May 2026
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones Futures Rise Amid Trump's 'Love Tap' To Iran Near Hormuz Strait-Cl
In coverage record: 8 May 2026
“Senior Global Market Strategist Scott Wren notes that despite geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf, the U.S. stock market has hit record highs as investors focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and first-quarter earnings reports.”
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Benzinga · Published 14 Apr 2026
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise As JD Vance Touts 'Good Deal' If Iran Meets US 'Red Line
In coverage record: 14 Apr 2026
“However, he maintains his 'long-run optimism on equities,' noting that a favorable resolution on the energy front could still push stocks to new highs.”
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