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Iran War
4 Reasons To Think US Inflation Will Come Back Down
Energy: Flows Leaving Hormuz Accelerate, but That’ll Change as War Resumes
Houthi Control of Critical Chokepoint Means Oil Supply Disruptions Into 2027
Global Bond Selloff Extends as Rate Hike Expectations Grow
Global Energy Crunch Entering a ‘More Dangerous’ Phase
Why Are Markets Shrugging Off the Latest Jump in Oil Prices?
It Could Be Time to Hedge Against Inflation
How Much Lower Can Oil Prices Go on the Iran Peace Deal?
With Commodity Prices Booming, Few Mining Stocks Look Cheap
Stock Market Trends
Market Wrap: Stocks Down After Big Losses in Energy and Tech
AI Stocks Bounce Back After Thursday’s Selloff
Stocks Fall Sharply as AI Selloff Gains Steam on Election Fallout
Are Investors Expecting Too Much from the Stock Market?
October Jobs Report Seen Showing Resilient Labor Market
November Stock Market Outlook: How to Position Your Portfolio for the Remainder of 2026
Best- and Worst-Performing Stocks
Markets Brief: Alphabet Stock’s Worst Day in History, Signs of Strain Across the AI Trade
He Tried Shorting Jim Cramer’s Stock Picks. It Cost Him More Than Money
Company Earnings
Amazon Shares Are Up Since Earnings. Is the Stock a Buy?
Sandisk Shares Are Down 40% Since Earnings, but Is the Stock a Buy?
Intel Shares Are Down 40% Since Earnings. Is the Stock a Buy Now?
Albemarle Earnings: Trimming Valuation on Lower Near-Term Lithium Prices
Our Take on Alphabet Earnings: Search Revenue Miss Overshadowed Surging Cloud Growth
Uber Earnings: Strong Delivery Growth Helps Ease Some (but Not All) Mobility Concerns
Microsoft Shares Are Down 2% Since Earnings. Is the Stock a Buy?
Marathon Petroleum Earnings: Divestiture of Refining Assets Focuses Portfolio on Gulf Coast
Arista Earnings: Raising Fair Value Estimate Amid High-Speed Networking Growth
Interest Rates
Could an AI Spending Crunch Cause a Recession?
Why Higher Interest Rates May Mean Higher Taxes for Investors
The Fed Kept Rates Steady in October, but We See Cuts in 2027
What 7 Key Market Indicators Are Telling Investors Right Now
What to Expect from the October 2026 Fed Meeting
There Are Three Paths Forward for the AI Boom. Two of Them Lead to Lower Interest Rates
What’s Happening in the Markets This Week
Mortgage Rates Are Above 7%. Is It Better to Rent or Buy a Home Right Now?
Why Credit Risk Has Paid Off for Bond Investors
More in Markets
Stocks Fall Sharply as AI Selloff Gains Steam on Election Fallout
US stocks suffered their worst day since April 2025 amid uncertainty about the future of data center development after the midterm elections.
Are Investors Expecting Too Much from the Stock Market?
Stocks have posted outsized returns, and analysts caution that it’s time to tone down expectations.
Nvidia Lost Its Top Spot to Apple. What Does History Tell Us About No. 1 Stocks?
Some market champions reigned for decades, others for days.
US Midterms: How Markets Are Reacting to Democrats’ Congressional Gains
Stocks, bonds, and gold are moving as the Republican Party loses the Senate and House.
4 Big Impacts from the US Midterm Elections for Investors
What analysts are saying the blue wave means for the AI trade, the debt ceiling, and Democrats’ legislative priorities.
November Stock Market Outlook: How to Position Your Portfolio for the Remainder of 2026
The market is beginning to demand returns on AI investment, prompting a broad sector rotation.
3 Stocks to Sell and 3 Stocks to Buy for November
Plus, whether Microsoft, Alphabet, or Amphenol look attractive after earnings.
Markets Brief: Alphabet Stock’s Worst Day in History, Signs of Strain Across the AI Trade
Plus: Why retail investors haven’t been buying the dip lately.
Smart Investor: AI Sells Off, Anthropic’s IPO Outlook, and Income for Bond Investors
We wrap up our coverage of the markets and the week.
Tech Stocks Sell Off as Intel, Amazon Earnings Spook Investors
Underwhelming results have added to investor worries about AI spending.
Weekly Market Update: Stocks Flat as Healthcare Rises, Communication Services Fall
Reddit and ServiceNow were among the week’s worst performers.
What’s Happening in the Markets This Week
Earnings from Apple, Palantir, and Uber, plus October employment report.
Don’t Focus on Utilities Stocks’ Low Dividend Yields
Growth driven by demand for data centers is the real story for the sector today.
Here’s What CoreWeave’s Credit Woes Tell Investors About the AI Trade
Investors are more discerning about the winners and losers of the AI buildout, especially in the credit markets.
Don’t Overlook the Income Side of Fixed Income
Amid bond market tumult, elevated yields are contributing to returns and offering investors a nice income stream.
What 7 Key Market Indicators Are Telling Investors Right Now
US equity valuations have retreated from their recent highs, but all 7 major market indicators remain above their long-term averages.
5 Stocks to Buy Trading at Big Discounts
Plus, what recent bond market volatility means for investors.
What to Expect from the October 2026 Fed Meeting
Inflation is elevated, but central bankers likely aren’t in a hurry to hike rates.
There Are Three Paths Forward for the AI Boom. Two of Them Lead to Lower Interest Rates
Mass layoffs or a spending slowdown would likely require hefty Fed rate cuts.
Markets Brief: The AI Stock Slump Is Testing Retail Investors’ Nerves
Plus: Oil prices reached their highest in months, and signs that the AI pullback could be nearing its end.
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