U.S. Economy

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Last week
Closing Bell: Nasdaq Leads Rally as WDC Beats on AI Tailwinds
Friday's Final Takeaways: April Rally in Focus
Zachary Hill on Energy Shocks, Market Narrowing, and Finding Safety in Large‑Cap Tech
James Kostulias on National Investing Day, Schwab’s Gen Z Push, Education, & Staying Invested
National Investing Day Highlights Charles Schwab’s Role in Expanding Market Access
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Mueller: The Mag Seven Divide, AI Reality Check, and a Market Searching for New Leaders
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The Big Picture: Celebrating National Investing Day
Markets Climb Despite Rising Yields and Oil Pressure
Markets Rally on Crude Oil Crush
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Market Trends to Watch in a Mid-Term Year
April's 'Virtual Melt-Up' & What Fed Speak Means for Markets
Rate Cut Hopes Dim as Sticky Inflation Forces a Rethink
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Why 'Higher for Longer' Rate Environment Could Linger
The Big Picture: Inflation vs AI Spend, Bitcoin Needs to Test $80K
META Pressure, GOOGL Gains and a 'Mixed Picture' on Data
CapEx Surge Rolls On for the Magnificent Seven
Inflation Data Deep-Dive, Understanding Fed's Plan with Powell Sticking Around
Elevated Energy and Inflation: What's Next for the Fed
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William Lee: How a Warsh‑Led Fed Could Redefine Monetary Policy
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David Garofalo: Why Gold Remains the Ultimate Hedge in a Debt‑Heavy World
Mag 7 Earnings, Fed Meeting & Crude Oil Build on 'Monster' Market Day
Rosen: Earnings Keep Stock Market, Mag 7 in 'Pretty Good Shape'
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F/m Investments CEO on Navigating Rates, Inflation and Bond Market Strategy
Clough Capital CEO on How to Navigate Winners and Losers in Today’s Market
Moore: U.S. Has More Opportunities Than Ever to Build Wealth
Monday's Final Takeaways: Unsung Mag 7 Headlines in MSFT & META
Jeffrey Katz: Why Securitized Credit Matters as Markets Face Volatility
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Tim Quast: Supply‑Demand Signals Favor AAPL and MSFT Over META, GOOGL
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Ahmed Riesgo on 'Tuning Out' Iran, FOMC Meeting, AI & Energy Trades
Conflicting Iran Headlines Don't Shake Semi-Led Rally, OpenAI & QCOM Deal
Last month
Markets Bullish on Weekend Talks... China Just Became a Target
Friday's Final Takeaways: DOJ Ends Powell Probe & Consumer Sentiment Uptick
Kevin Davitt on NDX 'Smart Money' & Index Rally Trends
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Jacob Sonenshine on a Narrow Rally, NVDA Leadership and Defensive Plays
FOMC Ahead as Leadership Uncertainty and Sticky Inflation Persist
Ghabour: 'Trusting the Trends' in Stock Market 'Until They Break'
'Fibonacci Princess' Talks MU, TSLA & Stock Picks in Record-High Stock Market
INTC Earnings Adds Muscle to AI Chip Trade, Gauging Geopolitical Tensions
Thursday's Final Takeaways: TXN Earnings, Jobless Claims & PMI
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Chris Clarke on A.I.’s Impact on Entry‑Level Jobs and the Future of Work
KG on Software's Sell-Off, TXN Rally & Copper Pressure
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Stock Market Topping Out? What to Watch in INTC, SOX & Market Breadth
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Jacob Pozharny on Peak Valuations, Market‑Neutral Investing, and NVDA, MSFT
Thursday's Morning Movers: NOW Plunges, AAL Beats, URI Rallies
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AI, Energy Disruptions & Dangers on Both Sides of Fed's Dual Mandate
Stock Market Still Fragile to U.S.-Iran Headlines, Highlighting TSLA & IBM Earnings
Wednesday's Final Takeaways: South Korea ETF Near Highs & COIN Lawsuit
Mavik CEO Warns Liquidity Is Draining as Markets Sit at Record Highs
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Matthew Tuttle Advises Caution Near All-Time Highs, Offers Energy Opportunities
U.S. Stock Futures Gain as Ceasefire Extension Calms Markets
Downside Risks Fade as Tech Drives Gains, Software Value Emerges, and Gold Turns Pro‑Cyclical
TSLA, IBM & NOW on Earnings Slate as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Lingers
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Erin Gibbs on Iran & Earnings 'Juxtaposition,' Stock Picks in CNX, FLX, GNRC
Trump Seeks 'Unified Proposal' from Iran & Breaking Down BA Earnings
Tuesday's Final Takeaways: Tariff Refund Process Starts & Warsh's Fed Plan
Futures Rise Modestly After Nasdaq Streak Breaks; Apple Shake-Up and Geopolitics in Focus
GE, RTX & Bullish Case for Defense Stocks in 2026
KG: Broadening Market Adds Muscle to Rally, Keep Eye on Warsh Confirmation
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Strong Economy Keeps the Fed on Hold as Higher‑for‑Longer Takes Hold
Navigating 'Noise' on U.S.-Iran War & Factors Driving Retail Sales
This year
Kudla on Commodities, Defense, and Market Upside
Closing Bell: Tech Ignites on Peace Overtures as SPX Battles Key Resistance
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Audrey Symes on AI, Jobs, and Career Adaptability
Tuesday's Final Takeaways: Weak Jobs Data, AI Restructuring, and Chip Volatility
JOLTS Signals a Low‑Hire, Low‑Fire Labor Market
Markets Jump on Hopes U.S. Involvement in Iran May Be Ending
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Behren: Merger Arbitrage Helping Lift 2026 M&A Activity in Volatility
U.S. Readying Move Out of Middle East? Strait of Hormuz Future in Question
Closing Bell: Markets Struggle to Break 5-Week Slump as Volatility Backwardation Signals Ongoing Stress
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Pete Najarian on Navigating VIX, Energy Stock Surge & Crypto Volatility
‘War Portfolio’ vs ‘Rebound Portfolio’
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Explaining the Four Growth Shocks Since 2025 & What They Mean
Risks of a ‘Dead Cat Bounce,’ Stagflation & Opportunities Abroad
Kevin Hincks: U.S. Economy 'Still Doing Quite Well'
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Tips for Retirement Income During This Market Volatility
Technical Damage Continues, So What’s Next?
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Joe Brusuelas Explains Global Oil Volatility Aftershocks & U.S. Jobs Pressures
Crude, Crypto & Stocks Higher: What Iran Headlines Signal for Markets
Crude Back Over $100 to Begin Monday
Descartes (DSGX) CEO on Coordinating Global Logistics During Tariffs, Iran Conflict
Friday's Final Takeaways: SPX Nears Correction Territory & Anthropic Hits Cybersecurity
Options Skew Trends Takeaways & Why Tech is Seeing Major Inflows
Hackmann: Look to Dividend Stocks Amid ‘Pretty Concerning’ Market Signs
Closing Bell: Stocks Sink Again as Inflation Fears Rise; VIX Curve Flips Into Backwardation
Investor Psychology During the Iran Conflict
Sector Performance Year-to-Date & Rotation Opportunities
Stock Market's 'Rolling Correction' & Volatility's Potential to Ignite Wild Swings
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SPX Market Breadth Sours as U.S.-Iran War Continues
‘Risk Off’ Market Can Still Recover to New Highs; Sectors That Could Rebound
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ETF Opportunities & Tracking Market Flows
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Final Takeaways from 2025
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Swirski: Unemployment Angst Will Pressure Markets in 2026
Moser: Small Cap Outperformance in 2026, Likes Biotech Including PCRX, SIBN
David Wagner’s 2026 Market Theme: 'American Psycho'
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2026 Bond Market Returns May Lag 2025
‘Positive Signs’ in Jobless Claims, Tailwinds for Solar Energy in 2026
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A.I. Leads to Cloudy Investment Outlook
New Year’s Eve Stock Movers: NVDA, TSLA
New Year's Eve: NVDA China Orders Ramp
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Dryden Pence's 2026 Mag 7 Bull Case, 'Constructive Across the Board' for SPX
Supreme Court Ruling Could Trigger $100B in Tariff Refunds for American Companies
Tuesday's Final Takeaways: International Outperformance & FOMC Minutes
2026 Portfolio Positioning: Big Tech, Underappreciated Stocks & Sectors to Watch
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Supply & Demand: AI's Double-Edged Sword in Retail
SPX Consolidation, Silver & Gold Rebound Take Focus in Tuesday Trading
Home Prices & Fed Minutes Ahead
Monday's Final Takeaways: Narrative Shifts in Housing & Metals
Market Outlook 2026: Earnings, Diversification, & AI in Emerging Markets
Tariffs & AI: Navigating Economic Stagflation in 2026
'Soft Savings:' How Gen Z & Millennials Redefine Retirement Planning
Recent Data Points to a Stronger Consumer Outlook in 2026
FOMC, 'Favorable' Investments & Economic Data for 2026
Metals Pull Back from Record Highs & 'Thin' Ecodata on Docket
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Market Weighs Earnings to Valuation Balance, FOMC's 'Negative Equity' Issue
Markets Brace for Geopolitical Shifts Ahead
Expect Low Volume Trading This Week Amid Silver & Gold Pullback
Steeper Curve, Stronger Trade Balance: Markets Find Year-End Footing
S&P 500 Near Highs; Can Bulls Muster a Breakout before Year’s End?
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2026 Set Up for Continuation Rally
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It’s Not Just Rates: Why the Fed Balance Sheet is Critical for 2026

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