S&P 500 back above 1,500; corporate earnings surprise
Star fund manager says he doesn't want to resort to 'shadow markets' like derivatives.
Personal spending is likely to continue riding a rising economic tide throughout the year, boosting stocks.
While not ready to the bond-buying spree, managers are prepping for a shift toward equities
Most cash went into stock funds as market signaled inproving economy
Alternative ETF strategies beginning to emerge.
The best hedge against the stock market this year? Gold? Treasuries? Not even close.
Russell 2000 Index is up more than the S&P 500 this year
Earnings power will drive prices, Munson says
Over the next four quarters, the consensus of Wall Street analysts' estimated earnings growth rate is for a re-acceleration of earnings growth from about 7% to 17%. This seems unlikely, and exceeding these lofty estimates may prove nearly impossible.
S&P 500 closing in on alll-time high; 'join the party'
After the best quarter in a year, stock prices have room for more gains but some analysts are looking for earnings power to drive the rally.
Stock prices rise because that's what they do
