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Family Offices Have Become the New Power Players on Wall Street
Wealthy families are launching offices to manage their money at a record clip and are increasingly getting a seat at the table in significant deals.
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'Humans are the most important part' of investing, says a fund manager whose firm makes every call with algorithms
Asset management CEO Miro Mitev first learned about neural networks in 1997, while he was a student. A network of AI systems makes the calls at his firm, SmartWealth Asset Management.
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JGBs Edge Higher as Investors Digest Tokyo Inflation Data
JGBs edged higher in price terms as investors digest Tokyo inflation data released earlier.
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The Fed is troubled when this happens, expert reveals
Grant's Interest Rate Observer editor Jim Grant discusses interest rates and Fed moves on 'Making Money.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #makingmoney #jimgrant #grant #interestrates #economy #federalreserve #fed #markets #inflation #finance #business #wallstreet #stocks #money #jeromepowell #rates #analysis
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Will Market Uncertainty Continue In 2026?
Why markets are facing uncertainty in 2026. Are market valuations too high?
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2025: An Unpredictable Year for Markets
Diane King Hall walks us through what stood out to her in market this year, including tariff volatility, A.I. driving new highs and bifurcation amid large caps ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.
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From Christmas Treats To GPS Collars: How Americans Are Still Spending On Pets And What It Means For Pet Care Stocks In 2026
U.S. pet spending proved more resilient than many other consumer categories in 2025, even as households faced persistent affordability pressures, reinforcing the sector's defensive appeal while exposing clear shifts in how and where money is being spent.
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Stocks poised to win if the Supreme Court strikes down tariffs
Wall Street forecasts that US stocks are poised for another year of solid gains next year but several wildcards could disrupt the bullish narrative. @tatianadariee has more https://www.bloomberg.com/sessions/2025-12-19/live-q-amp-a-trump-s-2026-agenda-and-what-it-means-for-investors
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The Rotation Fear Won't Last; Betting On Tech's 2026 Comeback
The S&P 500 is poised for a strong close in 2025, paving the way for new highs to be attained through 2026. I present my crystal ball price target.
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If Santa Claus Should Fail To Call, Bears May Come To Broad And Wall
The Santa Claus Rally pertains to the S&P 500 Index's performance in the last five trading days of the year and the first two days in the following new year. 2023 and 2024 were negative SCR periods, but there has not been a time where three consecutive negative periods occurred.
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Tariffs hit boots, bags and more as leather prices jump — and relief could be years away
Tariffs and supply chain disruptions have pushed leather prices higher in 2025, with boots, handbags and furniture rising, some at near double-digit rates, at retail. Companies like Twisted X, Coach owner Tapestry and Steve Madden are being hit by higher tariffs, freight costs and scarce hides are creating sustained margin pressure.
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S&P500: Benchmark Posts Record Close While Major US Indices Hold Steady in Holiday Trade
US stocks hit fresh records in pre-Christmas trade as the S&P500 and Dow Jones rise, boosted by strong GDP data and steady sentiment across major US indices.
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The Economic Divide Between Big and Small Companies Is Growing
The economic fortunes of low- and high-income Americans are diverging. The same pattern is happening with companies.
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Restaurants, Weed, and Other Stock Themes On Our 2026 Radar
Barron's Investor Circle reporters pick their favorite ideas for the coming year.
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Japan Is The Canary In The Global Debt Coal Mine
Japan faces a structural debt and inflation challenge as yields rise and the BoJ steps back from bond purchases. Higher Japanese yields risk destabilizing global bond markets, with potential capital repatriation impacting U.S. Treasuries.
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The AI Revolution: 3 Major Hurdles That Need To Be Overcome In 2026
The article below discusses the AI Revolution that is powering most of the gains in equities and is a key driver of current economic growth. For this theme to continue in 2026, significant progress will need to be made on several key fronts.
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Stock Market Favors Santa Over Coal As Indexes Hit Highs; This Dow Stock Is Beating The Nasdaq
Within this group, the medical plays deserve attention.
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Jobless Claims Decline by 10,000 Amid ‘No Hire, No Fire' Labor Market
There was a decline in initial claims for unemployment together with an increase in insured employment last week. Observers said this combination reflected a continuation of a “no hire, no fire” labor market.
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Here comes the stock market's ‘Santa Claus rally' — gift-wrapped and delivered on time
The seasonal rally typically runs through the first two trading days of the new year.
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Crypto exchange Kraken plans to offer prediction markets in 2026: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, Kraken's global head of consumer, Mark Greenberg, discusses the crypto exchange's recent announcement to acquire Backed Finance, the company driving the issuance of xStocks. Greenberg also discusses what can be expected from the crypto firm in 2026 and provides his outlook for tokenized equities in the new year.
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