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Reflecting On The 2025 AI Stock Surge: Key Themes To Watch In 2026
If 2024 was the year of "higher for longer," 2025 will be remembered as the year of the "Debasement Trade." It was a year where the playbook wasn't just rewritten—it was thrown out the window.
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2026 And The Lesson About Politics And Investments
I reiterate a buy recommendation on assets tracking major U.S. indices, especially the S&P 500, heading into 2026. Despite a 15% drawdown post-Liberation Day, the S&P 500 recovered 38% and is now up over 17% YTD, reflecting market resilience.
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The Fed has gone into hibernation. Tuesday may bring clues to how long it might wait to emerge.
Federal Reserve officials are clearly divided about whether higher inflation or a weaker economy is the bigger risk going forward.
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Several wildcards for the Fed heading into 2026, says Fmr. Fed Vice Chair Roger Ferguson
Roger Ferguson, Fmr. Fed Vice Chairman, joins 'Closing Bell' to talk what is ahead for the Federal Reserve heading into 2026.
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'ROARING' 2020s: A look inside the economy heading into the new year
Yardeni Research president Ed Yardeni discusses economic drivers heading into 2026 on 'Making Money.'
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SPY: Market Expects 14.4% Earnings Growth In 2026, Can Double-Digit Return Continue?
The Santa Claus rally appears to have been pulled forward, pushing the S&P 500 close to 7,000, with low volatility expected in the final trading week of 2025. Although the index's elevated valuation is supported by high-quality growth from mega-cap leaders, it is approaching levels last seen during the 2000 dot-com era.
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The Bull Market Isn't Over: Why 2026 Could Still Deliver Double-Digit Gains
After months of record highs, Ryan Detrick explains why market momentum will continue in 2026. 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Is the Bull Market Sustainable Into 2026?
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This winning fund manager spills 4 secrets about smart ways to buy non-U.S. stocks
David Herro is an experienced guide to the global market.
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2026 Outlook Summary: Riding the Wave
Neither valuation, leverage nor sentiment reflect ‘Bubble' behavior yet, in our view. Base Case: Further upside for US stocks, due to AI spending, an accommodative Fed, and no recession.
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ETF of the Week: Biggest 2025 Takeaways
VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the biggest ETF-related takeaways for 2025 on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and analysis, visit VettaFi | ETF Trends.
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Yield Traps Vs. Income Kings: Harsh Reality Of High-Dividend Stocks
For income-focused investors, a 10% dividend yield can be very attractive, but such high yields often signal significant underlying risk.
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Why Aggressive Rate Cuts Are Over — & What It Means for Long-End Yields
The Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated rate cut in December, signaling caution about growth risks while maintaining a “wait and see” stance. In the press conference following the decision, Chair Powell struck a more dovish tone than markets expected, emphasizing the risks of a weak labor market beyond what the underlying data indicated.
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Tail risks and equities are rising in tandem, says Clockwise's James Cakmak on tech trade in 2026
James Cakmak, Clockwise Capital, joins 'The Exchange' to talk his approach to tech trades in 2026 and why is is overweight Apple, Micron, and Broadcom.
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Wells Fargo's Christopher on 2026 investing strategy: Stay with AI, but trim exposure and diversify
Paul Christopher, Wells Fargo, joins 'The Exchange' to talk his 2026 investing playbook, including his approach to the AI trade.
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Goldman Sachs' Wall Street veterans share their 2026 outlook
On this episode of the Odd Lots podcast, Goldman Sachs' Jan Hatzius and Ben Snider join Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal to discuss the impact of AI and tariffs on the economy in 2025 and how these factors will influence the real economy and stocks next year http://apple.co/4lTgFT6
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Cathie Wood's Top Two Funds From 2025 Hold This Stock
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest firm outperformed the S&P 500 across its six main funds. Here are the stocks that contributed to the gains.
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The final push for the year
The Investment Committee size up the path for stocks as we close out 2025.
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The US Dollar's Path Ahead in 2026
The US dollar heads into the final days of the year coming off of its worst week since June. Bloomberg's Skylar Montgomery Koning looks at the consensus trade for the dollar in 2026.
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Jay Pelosky's Biggest Risks for the Market in 2026
Jay Pelosky of TPW Advisory says "we are running the US economy hot." He thinks 2025 is just the beginning of a shift in global equities.
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Wall Street cools after tech rally as 2025 comes to an end
Wall Street's main indexes kicked off the final week of the year on a softer note on Monday, as heavyweight technology stocks retreated from last week's gains that had pushed the S&P 500 to record highs.
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