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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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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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Markets hover near record levels as Wall Street prepares to close early for Christmas holiday
Wall Street was largely unchanged early Wednesday as markets hovered near record levels on a holiday-shortened trading day.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.1% as of 9:45 a.m. Eastern. The S&P 500 index was up less than 0.1% and the Nasdaq Composite was down 0.1%.Markets will close at 1 p.m.
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Above The Noise: Rethinking 2025 Narratives
Investors have been told to worry if Kevin Hassett becomes Fed chair, but the market doesn't appear concerned. Many assume that the market's success hinges on the Magnificent 7 stocks, but five lagged the S&P 500 so far this year.
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How The S&P 500 Reaches 10,000 In 2026
As the S&P 500 nears 7,000, we ask where to in 2026? I offer a thought experiment of what it would take to reach 10,000.
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2026 Federal Reserve outlook, the biggest cybersecurity risks to watch for
Market Domination Overtime anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market news for December 24, 2025. The Federal Reserve is expected to have an eventful 2026, with the central bank's officials divided on how to handle interest rates and President Trump set to nominate someone to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell when his term is up in May.
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Wall Street close: S&P 500 ends at record high, Dow gains 289 points
Wall Street closed higher for a fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining approximately 300 points to reach a fresh record high as investors welcomed weaker-than-expected inflation signals.
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Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs in holiday-shortened trading session
Indexes have been climbing in recent days, buoyed in part by a rebound in AI-related names after last week's selloff that was triggered by concerns about inflated valuations and high capital expenditures denting profits.
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S&P 500 Breaks Above 6,900 As Tech Leadership Anchors Rally
The S&P 500 pushes into record territory near 6,900 after four straight daily gains. Trend structure remains firmly bullish, with price holding above all major moving averages.
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How Likely Is A Big Stock Market Drop?
The probability of a 30% U.S. stock market drop in the next year is estimated at 8%, based on options market-derived methodology. Survey and pundit-based crash probabilities are notably higher, but lack the forward-looking, real-money basis of options market estimates.
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5 Stocks to Sell as Homebuilder Slump Deepens
The housing market continues to limp toward the finish in 2025, as high rates have stymied potential buyers and sellers are pulling back rather than lowering asking prices.
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