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US Dollar Poised for Largest Annual Decline Since 2003
While the so-called Santa Claus rally delivered year-end gains for stocks and precious metals,
A strategist at a $60 billion investment firm says defense stocks are poised to soar. ...
US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jackson ManskeAs geopolitical uncertainty rises, many finance pros have homed in on the defense sector Scott Helfstein of Global X ETFs thinks a handful of stocks in the sector are poised to soar. He shared his top five defense
Yes, markets are unpredictable. That’s no excuse for standing still
Even if we could predict such important aspects of the future as the rate of inflation, GDP growth, unemployment, or any other economic factor, we still couldn’t accurately forecast how financial markets would respond. ...
Smaller Markets Outperform as U.S. Competitiveness Shifts in 2025, New Area Development–Chmura Rankings Show
Meet the BofA Investment Banker Vying to Represent Haiti in the Winter Paralympics
Ralf Etienne juggles long workdays and intense training in the Alps that was delayed by changes in U.S. immigration policy. ...
Why Planet Labs (PL) Stock Is Down Today
What Happened? Shares of earth imaging satellite company Planet Labs (NYSE: PL) fell 4.3% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Zacks Research downgraded the stock's rating from 'hold' to a 'strong sell'. The downgrade was reportedly influenced by the
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Freeport-McMoran, Coupang, Target & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves midday. ...
FPIs Continue Selloff, Offload Over Rs 300 Crore Worth Of Equities
In contrast to the overseas investors' selloff, domestic institutional investors extended their buying spree further. ...
India's Primary Market Transitions From Startup Winter To Selective Spring
Indian companies raised around Rs 1.95 lakh crore through more than 365 IPOs in 2025. ...
Ethereum price consolidates beneath $3,000, hinting at potential bottoming
Ethereum is entering a critical consolidation phase as price action stabilizes just below the $3,000 psychological resistance. ...
MSTR stock forms a death cross pattern as enterprise mNAV turns negative
MSTR stock price rose by over 1% on Boxing Day as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies staged a cautious rebound. ...
Coinbase named a top three 2026 fintech pick at Clear Street
The crypto exchange’s tokenization, AI tools, and stablecoin revenue help it stand out in ‘transition year’ for crypto equities, said Clear Street's Owen Lau. ...
Bitcoin sinks below $87,000 as crypto assets slide, metals soar post-Xmas
Gold, silver, platinum and copper all surged to new records as metals — not bitcoin — attracted capital on the debasement trade and geopolitical tension. ...
Bitcoin mining in 2025: IREN claims the crown as Bitdeer's stock trails the pack
Diversification into AI and HPC infrastructure drove sharp outperformance for miners, while pure-play bitcoin miners lagged. ...
The Liquidity Vacuum: Why the 2025 Holiday Lull is a Double-Edged Sword for Markets
As the final week of 2025 unfolds, the bustling trading floors of Wall Street have fallen into their customary end-of-year hush. However, beneath the surface of this seasonal "quiet," a phenomenon known as the "liquidity vacuum" is fundamentally altering
The Few and the Mighty: How Large-Cap Tech Dominated the 2025 Market Rally
As 2025 draws to a close, the U.S. stock market stands at a precipice of historic proportions. On December 24, 2024, the S&P 500 Index closed at a record 6,932.05, placing the psychological milestone of 7,000 points within striking distance for the first
The Great Pivot: Why Markets Are Turning Defensive Despite Record Highs This Post-Holiday Season
As the global financial markets creaked back to life on December 26, 2025, a stark dichotomy emerged between the headline numbers and the underlying pulse of the trading floor. While the S&P 500 touched a fresh intraday record of 6,937.42 in a thin
2025 Year-End Market Review: S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq Reach Historic Heights Amidst Policy Volatility
As 2025 draws to a close, the U.S. financial markets have proven to be a theater of extraordinary resilience and historic milestones. Despite a mid-year "tariff shock" that briefly wiped out trillions in market value and a prolonged government shutdown that
The Great Decoupling: How the AI Monetization Era Reshaped the Nasdaq in 2025
As of December 26, 2025, the Nasdaq Composite and Nasdaq-100 have reached historic milestones, closing out a year defined by the transition from artificial intelligence speculation to concrete financial realization. The Nasdaq-100 has posted a staggering 24%
Dow Defies Gravity: Blue-Chip Index Eyes 50,000 Milestone Amid AI Surge and Fed Pivot
As of December 26, 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is hovering at the edge of history, wavering just below the psychological bastion of 49,000. Following a holiday-shortened week that saw the index reach a record closing high of 48,731.81 on Christmas
Coupang (CPNG) Stock Surges Over 10% as Data Breach Fears Dissipate
Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) saw its stock price skyrocket on Friday, December 26, 2025, as investors breathed a collective sigh of relief following the company's definitive update on a recent cybersecurity incident. The South Korean e-commerce giant’s shares
The AI Pivot and the Price War: XPeng’s Rollercoaster Friday Caps a Transformative 2025
The final full trading week of 2025 draws to a close, and shares of XPeng (NYSE: XPEV) have once again become the focal point of market volatility. On Friday, December 26, 2025, the stock experienced significant intraday swings, fluctuating as much as 7%
2026 Stock Market Outlook: Navigating the "Re-Acceleration" and the Year of the AI Agent
As the final trading days of 2025 come to a close, the "Santa Claus rally" has pushed major indices to record highs, leaving investors with a sense of cautious optimism. However, the focus on Wall Street has already shifted toward 2026, a year that analysts
The Quiet Surge: Why December 26 Remains a Bullish Beacon for Wall Street
As the holiday lights continue to twinkle across the globe, the financial markets have opened their doors today, December 26, 2025, to a familiar and festive sight: green screens. Despite the skeletal staffing at major trading desks and a noticeable dip in
GDP Resilience Fuels Wall Street's Record-Breaking Year-End Surge
As 2025 draws to a close, the American economy has defied the skeptics once again. Following the release of robust third-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data, the U.S. stock market has catapulted to unprecedented heights, with the S&P 500
The Indomitable Giant: Why Amazon Remains the Bedrock of the Consumer Discretionary Sector in 2025
As the 2025 holiday season draws to a close, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has once again demonstrated why it remains the undisputed titan of the consumer discretionary sector. Despite a year characterized by intense regulatory scrutiny and a "K-shaped"
Chasing 7,000: The S&P 500’s Historic Post-Christmas Surge and the Technical Road Ahead
As the final trading days of 2025 unfold, the U.S. stock market is standing on the precipice of history. Following a robust post-Christmas "Santa Claus Rally," the S&P 500 has surged past the 6,900 barrier, closing at a record 6,909.79 on December 24. Now,
Alphabet’s AI Renaissance: How the Tech Giant Propelled the S&P 500 to Historic Record Highs in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, the financial markets are witnessing a historic milestone. The S&P 500 has surged to unprecedented heights, reaching a record peak of 6,932 on December 24, 2025. At the heart of this rally is Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), which
Palantir’s AI Momentum Ignites Technical Breakout: A New Catalyst for Nasdaq Growth
As the final trading days of 2025 approach, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) has emerged as the definitive leader of the enterprise AI software revolution. The company’s stock has entered a high-conviction technical breakout, recently clearing
AI Renaissance: Nasdaq's 24% Surge in 2025 Marks the Shift from Hype to Hard Revenue
As the final trading days of 2025 approach, the technology sector has defied skeptics to deliver a staggering performance, with the Nasdaq Composite posting a 24% year-to-date return as of December 26, 2025. This rally, while reminiscent of the early AI fervor