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The Magnificent Seven Drove Markets. Now They're Pulling in Different Directions.
The AI trade that bound the group's stocks is coming apart, and most now trail the overall market.
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Tensions Escalate Between The EU And U.S.: Is Liberation Day 2.0 On The Way?
Escalating US-EU tensions over Greenland have triggered aggressive US tariff threats, reminiscent of Liberation Day, with potentially severe consequences for global financial markets. EU unity is stronger than ever, with coordinated responses under consideration, including selling US Treasuries and imposing restrictions on major US tech firms.
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'GET HIM OUT': Trump doubles down on investigation into Powell
'The Big Money Show' panel discusses President Donald Trump's clash with top banks over interest rates, affordability, and Fed leadership. #foxbusiness #bigmoneyshow
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Democrat Khanna refloats bill to block investors from buying up homes after Trump proposal
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., reintroduced a bill to stop corporate landlords from buying up housing.
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S&P 500: This Pattern Comes With A Warning (Technical Analysis)
The S&P 500 has developed a wedge pattern. This typically comes at the end of a trend.
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The European goods set to get hit with Trump's Latest tariffs
The president's push to acquire Greenland threatens higher prices for luxury imports.
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Meme stock traders show support for Fed Chair Powell amid DOJ investigation
The Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. President Trump has been vocal in his criticism of Powell and of his belief that the Fed should be lowering interest rates more aggressively.
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How to play cannabis stocks in 2026
President Trump's executive order to reschedule marijuana is one of the many things cannabis investors will be watching in 2026. AdvisorShares portfolio manager Dan Ahrens, who manages the firm's Pure US Cannabis ETF, joins Asking for a Trend to explain where the cannabis industry stands right now.
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Big Tech stocks are quickly falling out of favor. Here's the market's new momentum trade.
The U.S. stock market has pushed higher this year despite angst over the Federal Reserve's independence and heightened tensions around U.S. foreign policy.
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Economists Are Studying the Slowing Job Market—and Feeling It Themselves
Economists will tell you that it is a tough time for people entering the job market. They can relate: It is the worst market young economists have faced in memory.
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Bessent: Unlikely Supreme Court will overrule tariffs, Trump's 'signature economic policy'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday it's unlikely the Supreme Court will overturn President Donald Trump's tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The top court could decide on the legality of Trump's use of the IEEPA to impose tariffs as soon as this week.
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Why Is Donald Trump The Only Villain In Jerome Powell's Investigation?
Before Donald Trump was re-elected president in 2024, it was leaked from his camp that he would like a seat at the FOMC table once back in the White House. Trump's expressed desires to explicitly influence rate setting at the central bank unsurprisingly elicited all sorts of ridicule of the low-rate loving former and future president, but for one problem: Trump centrally planning the cost of credit would be no more ridiculous than individuals with names like Greenspan, Bernanke, Yellen, and Powell presuming to do what logic dictates they couldn't, or can't.
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Treasury Rates May Be About To Break Out
Treasury rates appear poised for a significant breakout, with technicals suggesting the 10-year yield could move materially higher. A steepening yield curve is likely, as the 10y-3m spread approaches key resistance and rate cut expectations fade.
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Putting a Steeper Yield Curve to the Test
Key Takeaways With the Fed potentially nearing the end of its rate-cutting cycle, 2026 is likely to bring continued steepening of the Treasury yield curve, reinforcing caution on long-duration bonds. A horizon analysis shows that ultra-short to intermediate-term maturities may offer positive returns, while longer-dated bonds risk underperformance amid rising back-end yields.
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The Big 4 Banks Have Spoken: This Is The Curve That Matters This Year
The Big 4 banks—JPM, WFC, C, BAC—signal a transition to a stable, post-rate-shock environment with resilient consumer credit and moderate loan growth. Banks expect net interest income to plateau, but manageable costs and operating leverage—driven by AI and efficiency—support bottom-line growth.
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U.S. Earnings Season Starts Strong
Most big U.S. banks beat earnings expectations. China's growth remains subdued.
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Climbing A Wall Of Misery
Markets continue to climb a wall of worry, which reflects a combination of persistent investor concerns. Despite ongoing uncertainties, equities have demonstrated resilience and continued upward momentum, driven by enthusiasm around the AI Revolution.
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Previewing The Q4 2025 Earnings Season
AI demand remains robust, with memory producers and TSMC signaling sustained investment and order books extending into 2026-2027. TSMC's near-doubling of CapEx and direct customer validation reinforce confidence in the AI investment cycle's durability through at least mid-2026.
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Economists have learned to stop worrying about Trumponomics, the latest WSJ survey shows
Last year, economists slashed expectations amid tariffs and other Trump policies. The latest survey shows those concerns have largely receded.
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Why S&P 500 Investors Should Watch Junk Bond Yields (And How)
True investment risks don't come from buying high-quality businesses at premium prices, but from buying low-quality businesses at premium prices. The S&P 500's large caps maintain strong investment-grade credit ratings, with an average around A3 by Moody's.
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