As rally continues, hurdles loom in '05

Article Abstract:

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is expected to soon reach a new 3 1/2 year high. The stock index recently rose 106.70 points to 10649.92, which placed it less than 1,100 points shy off its record high of 11722.98. While analysts often view such highs as a time to sell, the common belief is that the index is heading still further up.

Analysis, Economic aspects, Stocks, Nasdaq Composite Index (Index), Investment analysis, Securities analysis, Standard and Poor's 500-Stock Price Index (Index), Dow Jones Industrial Average (Index)

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Rising optimism on Wall Street raises talk of possible pullback

Article Abstract:

United States stock market is on the rise with no correction experienced, and it is felt that the market is now overdue for a pullback. This may result due to the manufacturing companies experiencing high costs for raw materials, which in turn could eat into the profit margins of the investors.

Profit margins

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Getting back to the profits grind

Article Abstract:

Though corporate profits are still high, their percentage of growth for the quarter just ended is expected to fall to 14% or 15% from the 20% rates of growth recorded in the preceding four quarters. Analysts fear that the change will negatively affect stock prices.

Comment:

Though corporate profits are still high, their percentage of growth for the quarter just ended is expected to fall to 14% or 15% from the 20% rates of growth recorded in the preceding four quarters.

Corporate Profits, Profit, Profits, Stock price forecasting

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