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Don't give up on a Santa Claus rally just yet — even after a rough December start for stocks
Investors may still get the “Santa Claus rally” they had hoped for, even though stocks have struggled to gain momentum so far in December.
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What A Bear Steepener May Mean For The Market Outlook In 2026
The yield curve is poised to steepen into 2026, driven by Fed rate cuts and rising global rates. Rising term premiums and increased Treasury issuance could push the 10-year Treasury yield above 5%.
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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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To lower crypto investment risk, the market is starting to diversify
Volatility will remain a feature of the cryptocurrency market, making appropriate portfolio allocation sizing a key decision for investors. The introduction of many ETFs covering leading cryptos like bitcoin and ether, as well as emerging digital currencies and linked platforms, such as solana, offers new ways to diversify exposure and manage risk.
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My S&P 500 Prediction On Sector Outperformers And Laggards In 2026
The S&P 500 sector ETFs delivered strong gains in 2025, led by XLK (+25%), XLC, and XLI, with technology and AI investment driving outperformance. XLK is poised to outperform in 2026, fueled by continued AI hardware/software demand and Nvidia's next-gen Vera Rubin server release.
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2026 Market Outlook - A Soft Landing Will Bring More Bull Market Gains
I remain bullish on US equities into 2026, expecting a 10% S&P 500 return, with small caps (IJR) likely to outperform due to valuation and earnings growth. Economic expansion should continue, supported by fiscal stimulus, Fed rate cuts, and robust consumer spending, driving GDP growth in the 2-2.5% range.
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Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said she doesn't see any need to change interest rates for several months in an interview with The Wall Street Journal
The Cleveland Fed president, who will vote on rates in 2026, said she is taking November's cooler inflation reading “with a grain of salt.”
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2026 Outlook: The Market Enters A Full Risk-On Regime
I rate the S&P 500 a 'Strong Buy' with a 2026 year-end target of $8,280, implying a 20% gain from 2025. Aggressive rate cuts, renewed QE, and rising unemployment driven by AI-led efficiency, not economic weakness, create a bullish macro backdrop for equities.
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The Private-Credit Party Turns Ugly for Individual Investors
Funds called BDCs that make corporate loans have had a rough 2025, just as the private-credit industry looks to “democratize” their offerings.
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S&P 500 Snapshot: Rough Start But Solid Finish
The S&P 500 had a rough start to the week but finished on solid footing, ultimately finishing up 0.1% from last Friday. The 50-day moving average has been above the 200-day moving average since July 1st.
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SpaceX eyeing public market: it could be ‘the IPO of the year', says Teresa Rivas
Barron's Roundtable panelists Ben Levisohn, Teresa Rivas and Josh Schafer analyze market movers and cover the Medline IPO and potential SpaceX public market entry on ‘The Bottom Line.' #markets #stockmarket #ipo #spacex #business #investing #wallstreet #economy #trading #shares #publicmarkets #technology #finance #medline #analysis #forecast #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #thebottomline
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Beyond The S&P 500: Why VEU Could Outperform Again In 2026
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF is positioned for potential outperformance versus U.S. equities in 2026. VEU benefits from lower relative valuations, a strong but potentially weakening U.S. dollar, and high U.S. market frothiness.
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The 1-Minute Market Report, December 21, 2025
The S&P 500 marked time last week, masking underlying sector weakness and a tired market tone. Money rotated from small caps, value, energy, and foreign equities into Nasdaq, Mag 7, growth, consumer discretionary, and precious metals.
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Consumer Confidence, Economic Activity Data, and a Short Trading Week for Christmas
In a shortened trading week, we'll also see third-quarter gross domestic product growth estimates from the Bureau of Economic of Analysis.
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AI picks 2 stock sectors to dominate in 2026
As investors look beyond a volatile 2025, market focus is shifting toward structural forces expected to shape equity performance in the year ahead.
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Top Trump economist calls new inflation data ‘blockbuster,' says economy mirrors first term gains
White House official calls November CPI report 'blockbuster' as inflation rises less than expected, though stops short of declaring victory on prices.
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A Different Market Is Coming In 2026: Sector Winners And Losers
In 2026, I expect a shift from narrative-driven momentum to a regime rewarding cash flows, capex management, and ROIC. Utilities (XLU) and Industrials (XLI) are best positioned for outperformance, benefiting from rising power demand and high capex cycles.
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Don't bet on lots of hiring and new jobs in 2026 — or lots of layoffs, either
The U.S. jobs market took a sharp turn for the worse in 2025, and it doesn't look like hiring will catch fire in the new year.
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In 2024, prediction markets called the presidential election before the polls could. Now, they're mostly betting on sports.
Prediction markets saw exponential growth in 2025 — and things are just getting started.
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I Reshaped My 15-Stock Portfolio With One High-Conviction Decision
My dividend growth portfolio, launched in 2021, was initially designed as a 'Never Sell' long-term wealth builder. Life changes, including a move to Albania and new tax considerations, prompted a reassessment of my portfolio strategy. I realized prioritizing high-yield, income-focused stocks like REITs and utilities was suboptimal for younger investors seeking long-term growth.
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