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Dow Jones And U.S. Index Outlook: Wall Street Recovers As Oil Corrects, Opportunity Or Trap?
US stock benchmarks formed a decent bottom after a rough 10-day stretch. With the ongoing rebound still timid, we attempt to spot if the rebound will pursue.
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Bank Stocks Have Gotten Hit Hard. It's Time to Think About Buying.
Cheaper valuations for the sector's shares look like an opportunity.
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Thom Tillis refuses to budge on blocking Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh confirmation
There is nothing that Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh can say to get Sen. Thom Tillis to end his blockade on Warsh's confirmation, the North Carolina Republican said at the U.S. Capitol.
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Energy Volatility Limiting Mag 7 AI Growth & Navigating Current Tech Trade
Marcus Bodet believes the AI trade remains in its infancy, though energy costs and bottlenecks keep the sector from rallying short-term. He sees Mag 7 firms focused on AI buildout like Alphabet (GOOGL) and Microsoft (MSFT) withstanding volatility.
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Kevin Warsh faces an economic 'perfect storm' as he waits to take over as Fed chair
Kevin Warsh faces a potential buzzsaw as the next Federal Reserve chair, in the form of a Hobson's choice between fighting inflation and supporting the labor market. Brewing economic conditions suggest that when Warsh takes office, presumably in May, policymakers will be contending with a wobbly jobs picture and sticky inflation.
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‘WE DESTROYED EVERYBODY': Markets react to claims of military superiority
‘The Big Money Show' panel reacts to President Donald Trump declaring Iran's military decimated as oil prices swing and markets bet the crisis is nearing its end. 0:00 - Iran's Military Leadership "Wiped Out" 1:18 - Operation Epic Theory: Naval & Air Force Update 3:03 - Why Commodity Traders Overreact to $100 Oil 5:24 - Can Iran Still Finance Global Terror?
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7 software stocks to buy as the sector shows signs of life
Software stocks have bounced off their lows, and a D.A. Davidson analyst recommends focusing on those with compelling growth rates.
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All Eyes On Emerging Markets
Strong recent returns and a long-term case for portfolio diversification Emerging market stocks were up sharply last year, and they're continuing to do well in 2026. This often underappreciated asset class could play an important role in portfolio diversification for goals-based investors.
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These chip stocks could be winners in a prolonged Iran conflict
The conflict in Iran could give a boost to makers of analog semiconductors, according to one analyst.
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The Iran War Overshadowed AI and Private Credit. The Real Risks Are Still Ahead.
The Iran conflict has dominated market headlines, but investors may soon refocus on deeper risks tied to artificial intelligence spending, private credit stress, and a shifting economic outlook.
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What The Oldest Sentiment Indicator Is Saying About This Market
We will advise subscribers to add to stock positions once we get a signal from the ST-MSI. Bearish sentiment is much more effective at identifying market lows than highs; current readings can remain low for extended bull runs.
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Market Flash – January 2026
Executive Summary Global equity markets started off the year on solid footing despite mounting geopolitical concerns, ranging from talks of the U.S. annexing Greenland to unrest in Iran. That said, we did see performance dispersion across regions and style.
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The SpaceX IPO Could Be the Biggest Ever—Here's What We Know
While it is yet to be confirmed, rumors are swirling around an eventual SpaceX initial public offering (IPO). Expected to be announced before mid-year 2026, the news will likely unleash an influx of capital into space stocks, not just into SpaceX.
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8 Stocks to Buy as Merger-Mania Takes Over
Wall Street loves growth stories. Venture capitalists love disruption stories.
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Keep Calm and Stay Invested. History Suggests Patience During Geopolitical Uncertainty
Broadening Market Leadership Persists in February Amid heightened scrutiny of AI-related capex, geopolitical tensions, and a hotter-than-expected inflation report late in the month, US large-cap equities came under pressure in February, with the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 declining 2.3% and 0.8%, respectively.
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Signs emerge of a thaw in the housing market
Don't look now, but the housing market seems to be showing some signs of life after being in a deep freeze since 2023.
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Yardeni Sees Increased Risk of a Sharp Selloff Due to Iran War
Veteran market strategist Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research says he doesn't see the Iran war stopping anytime soon, but he doesn't see the conflict lasting for months. That's why he sees the risks of a sharp market selloff rising as the war drags on.
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The Big Picture: Whipsaw Price Action Impacts Investing Duration
Following a "stunning reversal" from Monday's market action, @CharlesSchwab's Nate Peterson and Mike Townsend join Sam Vadas to dissect the economic ripple effects of the ongoing situation in Iran. Nate says it's difficult to put a duration timeframe on current market volatility.
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How to protect your portfolio from Iran-related chaos as traditional safety plays fail
For the next three months, investors should consider cutting their exposure to stocks, increase their holdings of cash, and use call options to benefit from a sudden rally.
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Higher gasoline prices, volatile stocks, could hit both low- and high-income US consumers as war persists
Rising gasoline prices and a wobbly stock market are increasing the risk that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could hit hard among consumers across the economic spectrum in the United States, undercutting a key prop of economic growth that had been expected to surge this year on the basis of beefed-up income tax refunds, relatively low unemployment, and rising asset values.
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