Asian markets opened to a volatile session Friday, with Bitcoin leading a sharp crypto sell-off and stocks swinging as traders weighed President Trump's signals on a key Fed nomination and a deal to avert a government shutdown.
The benchmark index has been trapped in a tight range for months, gaining a mere 1% since October as a defensive rotation into energy and healthcare pressures tech-heavy portfolios. Analysts warn the prolonged consolidation is creating a 'ticking clock' scenario, setting the stage for a decisive breakout or breakdown.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has postponed the release of January's highly anticipated employment data due to a partial federal funding lapse, marking the latest economic disruption from Washington's budget impasse.
As Alphabet prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, traders are bracing for significant stock movement. The focus is on whether strong performance in cloud and AI can justify its recent surge and sustain momentum amid heightened investor scrutiny.
While many AI stocks trade at sky-high premiums, Nebius Group presents a contrasting case. Analysts project a staggering revenue surge for 2026, suggesting its current valuation might not fully reflect its growth trajectory in the competitive cloud AI space.
Raytheon, an RTX business, achieves a critical ballistic flight test for the U.S. Army's new interceptor while securing over $1.2 billion in new defense contracts. These wins solidify its role in next-generation air defense but come as the company's stock trades near record highs, prompting investor scrutiny over future growth.
Werner Enterprises' strategic acquisition of FirstFleet significantly expands its dedicated trucking footprint, adding key grocery and packaging clients. The deal, expected to be immediately earnings-accretive, arrives as investors scrutinize the company's valuation and growth trajectory amid a challenging freight market.
As the energy sector leads the market in early 2026, ConocoPhillips and Kinder Morgan emerge as compelling picks for investors seeking reliable, growing dividends backed by strong fundamentals and strategic positioning.
As economic anxieties mount, strategic diversification remains paramount. We examine two Vanguard ETFs that could offer stability and long-term growth opportunities should market conditions deteriorate.
A new national report reveals Wegmans Food Markets experienced one of the steepest declines in customer satisfaction among major grocers in 2026, as economic pressures reshape shopping priorities toward value and convenience.
Opera's stock surged following the announcement of expanded Tether (USDT and XAUT) integration in its MiniPay wallet, which processed over $153M in stablecoin transactions in December and aims to simplify crypto access for its 12.6 million users in emerging economies.
As Microsoft shares trade nearly 12% below recent highs, some analysts see a buying opportunity. We explore how selling put options could offer investors a strategic entry point while generating income.
A sharp post-holiday inventory drawdown is reshaping freight dynamics, with falling ocean container rates foreshadowing tighter truck capacity, higher rejection rates, and rising costs for shippers in the months ahead.
A high-earning Orlando software engineer faces a stark choice: pursue a lifelong dream in federal law enforcement at a major pay cut and a significant real estate loss, or stay put in a lucrative tech career. His story highlights the personal costs behind shifting housing markets and career pivots.
While the S&P 500 remains a core holding for many, actively managed and thematic ETFs offer a path to potentially superior returns. We analyze three Fidelity funds with distinct strategies—from U.S. tech dominance to international dividend income—that have historically beaten the market.
Asset managers unleashed a historic wave of nearly 1,000 new active ETFs last year, even as a record number shuttered. Despite the high-stakes environment, firms are doubling down, betting on sustained investor demand and advisor adoption to justify the rush.
Dropbox shares have faced significant pressure over the past year, declining roughly 20% and raising questions about its long-term growth trajectory. As the stock trades below key fair value estimates, investors are divided on whether this represents a buying opportunity or reflects deeper challenges in the competitive cloud storage market.
The White House announces a major public-private initiative to stockpile rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to insulate U.S. defense and tech sectors from foreign supply shocks and geopolitical leverage.
Despite recent price volatility, major financial institutions are building significant positions in Bitcoin ETFs, signaling a shift in the asset's perception from speculative gamble to a potential strategic holding.
The Detroit automaker has held preliminary talks with Xiaomi and other Chinese manufacturers about potential joint ventures to build electric vehicles in the United States, a move already drawing sharp criticism from Washington lawmakers.
