S&P 500 Nears Record High Amid Crypto Stock Trends and Key Finance Interviews

The S&P 500 index is on the verge of setting a new benchmark, closing just 0.3% below its all-time high after a modest upward movement on Wednesday. The anticipation of the Securities and Exchange Commission potentially sanctioning a spot bitcoin ETF next month has spurred a surge in cryptocurrency-related stocks. Notably, Coinbase, Marathon Digital, and MicroStrategy are witnessing increased attention from investors. This optimistic trend extends to other stocks on the rise such as Tesla, Cytokinetics, and Moderna.

Today's Featured Interviews on Finance

Yahoo Finance Live plays host to a roster of esteemed guests from the finance industry:
9:10 a.m. ET - Jose Rasco of HSBC becomes a focal point for his insights as the Chief Investment Officer for Global Private Banking and Wealth in the Americas.
10:20 a.m. ET - Ross Gerber adds his perspective as the CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management.
10:40 a.m. ET - Chen Zhao from Redfin is slated to delve into economic research findings.
10:50 a.m. ET - The thoughts of Meredith Whitney, Founder of Meredith Whitney LLC, are keenly awaited.
11:25 a.m. ET - Christine Benz is ready to impart wisdom as Morningstar's Director of Personal Finance & Retirement Planning.
11:50 a.m. ET - Jon Niermann of Loop Media rounds out the day, discussing his role as CEO.

S&P500, Crypto, Interviews