the S&P 500’s 200-day moving average

Weekly Update

Stocks Recover!


Published May 16, 2025

 

Stocks have rebounded largely from the April selloff. Our friends at Delta Research outline the recovery and first quarter earnings results below:

“In basketball playoffs, teams fight all season for home court advantage. For investors, that advantage lies above the S&P 500’s 200-day moving average. On March 7, the index fell below this key level, followed by a “death cross” on April 14, when the 50-day moving average crossed below the 200-day. This week, on May 12, the S&P 500 roared back above its 200-day moving average, signaling a potential shift. (more…)