Among the biggest risers on the S&P 500 on Monday December 03 was Air Products and Chemicals Inc. ($APD), popping some 3.57% to a price of $166.62 a share with some 1.82 million shares trading hands.

Among the biggest risers on the S&P 500 on Monday December 03 was The Boeing Company ($BA), popping some 3.81% to a price of $359.96 a share with some 6.53 million shares trading hands.

As of the end of August, the US represented 40% of the world’s equity while China and Hong Kong represent 7.5% and 6.5%, respectively. Being the largest and most liquid equity market in the world, the US offers a variety of investment opportunities in many different sectors. In addition to having the opportunity to invest in famous American companies like Google, Apple or Amazon, Hong Kong investors can now also easily invest in famous Chinese companies like Alibaba, Baidu, and Weibo. Hundreds of Chinese companies are listed in the U.S. markets and many more are expected to continue seeking a US public listing in the future. Particularly, Chinese life sciences, e-commerce, and education companies looking to expand globally see the US equity market as an opportunity to leverage their brands.

TG Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:TGTX) – SunTrust Banks decreased their FY2018 earnings per share estimates for TG Therapeutics in a report released on Wednesday, November 28th. SunTrust Banks analyst P. Lawson now expects that the biopharmaceutical company will post earnings of ($2.06) per share for the year, down from their prior estimate of ($2.02). SunTrust Banks also issued estimates for TG Therapeutics’ FY2019 earnings at ($2.06) EPS, FY2020 earnings at ($2.66) EPS and FY2021 earnings at ($1.91) EPS.

Anaplan Inc (NYSE:PLAN) – Equities researchers at KeyCorp issued their Q3 2019 earnings estimates for Anaplan in a research report issued on Tuesday, November 6th, according to Zacks Investment Research. KeyCorp analyst B. Bracelin expects that the company will earn ($0.20) per share for the quarter. KeyCorp has a “Sector Weight” rating on the stock. KeyCorp also issued estimates for Anaplan’s Q4 2019 earnings at ($0.18) EPS, FY2019 earnings at ($0.79) EPS, Q1 2020 earnings at ($0.20) EPS, Q2 2020 earnings at ($0.17) EPS, Q3 2020 earnings at ($0.15) EPS, Q4 2020 earnings at ($0.15) EPS, FY2020 earnings at ($0.67) EPS and FY2021 earnings at ($0.46) EPS.

RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) – Stock analysts at Seaport Global Securities boosted their Q1 2020 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for RPM International in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, November 29th. Seaport Global Securities analyst M. Harrison now anticipates that the specialty chemicals company will post earnings per share of $1.10 for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $1.08. Seaport Global Securities also issued estimates for RPM International’s Q2 2020 earnings at $0.93 EPS, Q3 2020 earnings at $0.45 EPS, Q4 2020 earnings at $1.47 EPS and FY2020 earnings at $3.94 EPS.

The stage is set for a year-end equity rally, according to Cantor Fitzgerald Chief Market Strategist Peter Cecchini.

Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE:THO) – Research analysts at SunTrust Banks cut their Q1 2019 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Thor Industries in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, November 27th. SunTrust Banks analyst M. Swartz now anticipates that the construction company will post earnings per share of $1.52 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $1.56. SunTrust Banks also issued estimates for Thor Industries’ FY2019 earnings at $8.20 EPS.

If you received a financial windfall, would you know what to do with the money? Whether it’s a structured settlement, an inheritance, winning the lottery or even a bonus for accepting a new job, receiving a large amount of money at once can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of which steps to take next.

Dovish Fed Drives Equities Higher

Domestic equity markets posted a strong performance this week with each of the main indices recording gains. A series of statements from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, which the market understood to be dovish, propelled stocks higher on Thursday. It is likely not all investors were convinced by the recent bout of equity strength and remain on the sidelines until the conclusion of the G20 summit in Buenos Aires. Still, the three largest broad index tracking exchange traded funds (ETF) saw substantial inflows and the S&P 500 notched its best weekly performance since December 2011.