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Even while geopolitical tensions churn markets and institutional behemoths withdraw billions from one of the globe’s most popular ETFs, existing data implies long-term investors may be wise to stay put. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), one of the largest and most liquid ETFs...

The U.S. Dollar Index Spot fell below a key support level on Friday, indicating a further downside risk for the currency amid the ongoing de-dollarization theme and dampening American exceptionalism. Here’s what the technical analysis of the index shows. What Happened: According to the...

The burgeoning demand for artificial intelligence applications is sending a jolt through the energy sector, particularly benefiting independent power producers (IPPs) like Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:CEG), Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST), and NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG). What Happened: A recent...

While Wall Street is laser-focused on whether Treasury yields decisively break the 5% mark — a level already breached by 30-year bonds and often viewed as ominous for stocks — Goldman Sachs is pushing back on the panic. In a research note released Wednesday, Goldman Sachs challenged the widely...

U.S. stock futures fell on Tuesday, pulling back after a higher close on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices declined in premarket. Trade tensions escalated as China’s Commerce Ministry dismissed President Donald Trump‘s allegations that Beijing had violated the Geneva trade...

As the S&P 500 index bounced back from its April lows, a technical expert highlights that the indicators point toward a real recovery as the index reversed its short-term downtrend, doubling its uptrend over the course of the recovery. What Happened: According to a LPL Financial chart showing...

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil has been struggling lately, breaking below critical support levels, and experts are taking notice. According to Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist for LPL Financial, "Oil has struggled recently as tariff-related demand concerns weigh on risk appetite...

Copper just blew past record highs, dismissing recent recession fears as stimulus optimism in China and potential U.S. tariffs spark a rush into the red metal. Copper futures traded at the New York Mercantile Exchange rallied 1.6% to $5.17 per pound on Tuesday, notching historical records. What's...

Institutional investors were bullish on technology and financials during the fourth quarter of 2024 as these sectors saw major inflows, according to 13F filings with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). Investors were seen pulling back from the healthcare sector. What Happened: 13F filings are...

U.S. stock futures fell on Friday following a 25 basis point rate hike by the Bank of Japan. Futures of all four indices declined. BOJ hiked the interest rates to 0.5% from 0.25%, the highest in 17 years since the 2008 financial crisis. The market closed higher on Thursday extending their winning...

The U.S. economy closed 2024 with a robust jobs report, adding 256,000 payrolls in December, far exceeding expectations. Despite the strong showing, economists are cautious, citing the continued inflationary pressures that may deter the Federal Reserve from cutting rates anytime soon. A Resilient...

The S&P 500 wrapped another remarkably prosperous year on Tuesday, notching a second consecutive year of 20% gains and more than 50 record highs.  All three major indices ended Tuesday in the red, with the S&P 500 down 0.43%, the Nasdaq down 0.9% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average...

The Russell 2000 Index, a benchmark for small-cap stocks, is on the verge of a significant technical breakout that could push it to levels not seen since late November 2021. On Wednesday, the index is testing a crucial resistance zone around the 2,300-point level, a ceiling last reached on July 31...

Wednesday’s inflation figure of 2.5% for August — the lowest rate since February 2021 — gives the Federal Reserve the go-ahead signal on cutting rates when it meets on Sept. 18, according to economists. “All clear for launch,” Chris Zaccarelli, Chief Investment Officer for...

Friday’s lower unemployment figure is a strong indication that the Federal Reserve may cut rates by 0.25% instead of 0.50% when it meets in less than two weeks, economists say. “This is the moment we've all been waiting for and, based on the data, it looks like the Fed won't need to...