All articles tagged with #may performance
The article reviews notable MLB performances in May, highlighting Andrew Abbott’s dominant pitching for the Reds, the Blue Jays' offensive improvement, the Giants' strong pitching staff, struggles of the Red Sox and Mariners offenses, and the Padres' bullpen issues, as teams approach the 60-game mark of the season.
Stock futures declined slightly as Wall Street begins a new trading month after a strong May, with major indices posting their best monthly gains since November 2023 amid ongoing trade tensions and tariff uncertainties between the US and China.
The S&P 500 gained 4% in May, making it one of the best Mays since 1950 and supporting a bullish outlook for 2024. Historically, strong Mays often lead to positive year-end returns, with a 70% chance of gains averaging 8.6%. Stock Trader's Almanac forecasts 8-15% gains for the year, potentially reaching 15-25%. The market's resilience is attributed to reduced uncertainty from known political candidates and historical trends favoring incumbent parties.