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Stocks face Iran jitters and a crucial jobs report in the week ahead as AI layoffs loom large
“You've got this somewhat dystopian narrative permeating the psychology of the market” with respect to AI and jobs, asset-management firm's CIO says.
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Next market crash to last 20 years, warns strategist
Market strategist Gareth Soloway has warned that the next major U.S. equity downturn could lead to up to two decades of stagnation rather than a sharp crash followed by a quick rebound.
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The Fed: If You're Thinking About It, Your Mind Is Wandering Aimlessly
The Fed isn't important. How could it be in consideration of the globalization of all production?
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Credit Spreads Are Starting To Crack, And Stocks May Follow
Credit spreads, especially in software and private equity, are widening despite stable Treasury rates, signaling rising credit risk beneath resilient index levels. Bond yields for major players like Blackstone and Oracle have increased significantly, with spreads widening over 130 bps and 90 bps, respectively, since late 2023.
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Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet
Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention.
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'Silent failure at scale': The AI risk that can tip the business world into disorder
The "rogue" AI agent acting autonomously to nefarious ends receives a lot of attention but may not be the biggest AI risk for the economy. With AI model complexity reaching beyond human comprehension, that makes it harder for organizations deploying AI to apply guardrails.
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A big AI worry? It will destroy old jobs faster than it creates new ones.
Artificial intelligence might lead to a revolution in the U.S. economy and dramatically reshape the jobs market. That's precisely why so many people are worried about it.
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Top Wall Street analysts recommend these dividend stocks for enhanced returns
TipRanks names three stocks with dividends that analysts believe can bolster investors' portfolios.
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If This Is A 2022 Market Repeat, Here Is What Likely Happens Next
Applying multi-factor portfolio models has outperformed the S&P 500 in live forward testing for nine years here on Seeking Alpha. Current market signals and sector rotations echo 2022, suggesting value and dividend strategies may soon outperform growth-heavy segments.
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The Most Important Market Shifts Investors Must Understand Right Now
NVIDIA's explosive AI-driven revenue growth signals a regime change, but CapEx-driven upside may be peaking, raising headline risk for supply chain beneficiaries. AI CapEx is at historical highs, but future winners may be asset-light adopters in hard assets, logistics, and industrials rather than current hardware spenders.
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A Private Credit Crisis Is Possibly Brewing
Recent issues in private credit markets evoke a sense of looming risk and potentially of a sudden, dramatic shift in the private credit environment. Unexpected bankruptcies at First Brands and Tricolor Holdings kicked off the worries this summer and triggered significant write-offs at major institutions like UBS and Jefferies.
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Wall Street Has Fended Off Scoundrels Since Its Early Days
An insider-trading scheme that caused the Panic of 1792 gave birth to an agreement setting forth the first rules for trading stocks.
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S&P 500 Snapshot: 50-Day MA Becomes A Pivot Point Amid February Volatility
The S&P 500 slipped back below its 50-day moving average to end the week, marking the index's seventh cross of the key trendline this February. The index finished the week with a loss of -0.4% and is now 1.43% off its all-time high from January 27, 2026.
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Colombia: Value, Votes, And A Venezuelan Tailwind
Despite recent strong momentum, Colombia is one of the cheapest emerging market countries and trades below 9x P/E with a strong ~7% dividend yield. Upcoming presidential elections in May present an opportunity for the country to return towards center-right leadership after four years of far-left control under the Petro administration.
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Drone warfare could mean investors need a new guidebook for this Iran conflict
Investors should brace for a U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran that could be complicated by drone warfare, according to Marko Papic, chief strategist at BCA Research.
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The Fallout Of U.S.-Iran Round Two
The recent escalation of U.S. and Iranian militaries has caused a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, halting oil shipments and leaving many questions. Oil prices could spike if the strait remains closed, but the U.S. economy and equities are relatively insulated from direct supply shocks.
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The U.S.-Iran War: Phase One
Operation Epic Fury started Phase One of the US-Iran war, where the mission is regime change in Iran. At this point, Phase One is benign for the financial markets, as the regional energy infrastructure is not targeted.
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Why the Iran Attack Proves Bonds Are Still a Safety Net
Treasuries have taken a lot of flak from Wall Street in recent years, because they stopped behaving like a safe haven. It's time to show some respect again.
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U.S. And Israel Attack Iran: I Warned You To Buy Oil ETFs
A major US-Israel coordinated attack on Iran is expected to drive short-term oil prices up 5-10%. I anticipate global equities to fall 1-2% and cryptocurrencies to drop 3-10% in the immediate aftermath of the conflict escalation.
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Operation Epic Fury: I Expect A Stock Market Relief Rally
Operation Epic Fury against Iran may not trigger worst-case scenarios for oil or markets if energy supplies remain stable. Initial Iranian retaliation appears limited; oil price spikes hinge on potential disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz or Kharg Island.
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