U.S. stocks could face scariest week yet of 2024. Here’s why.

The U.S. stock market’s record-setting rally could face its scariest stretch of 2024 in the week ahead, with a dizzying array of risks on the docket.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

The next U.S. president could face a tax battle in 2025 — here's what it means for investors

The next U.S. president could face a tax battle in 2025 over expiring tax breaks enacted by former President Donald Trump. Here's what it means for investors.

Business - CNBC - November 5

S&P 500 eclipses 6,000 and Dow surpasses 44,000. Here’s why stocks could keep climbing.

Stocks scored milestones on Monday, pushed higher by optimism about Donald Trump’s second term as president and by last week’s interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Stocks are expensive, but their rally can continue for at least another year. Here’s why.

Stocks’ stellar run over the past 18 months has given investors plenty of reasons to celebrate. But it has also saddled them with some of the most expensive valuations in recent memory.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

PayPal beat big on a profit metric, but here’s why its stock is falling

PayPal’s fourth-quarter revenue view came in below expectations. The company said it’s focusing on “profitable growth.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Intel books big charges for restructuring, but here’s why its stock is surging

The company says business trends are improving despite ‘noisy’ earnings.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Upstart’s stock roars higher. Here’s why analysts say the tide is turning.

Analysts say the AI lender is on a better track is it benefits from an improved interest-rate climate, funding partnerships and “solid” credit trends.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Here's why Dollar Tree and Dollar General stocks have plummeted

Dollar stores are dealing with a mix of both economic and self-inflicted problems.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Wall Street is wrong about that ‘lost decade’ for stocks. Here’s why.

The business cycle and company earnings are in better shape than the CAPE ratio indicates.

Business - MarketWatch - 23 hours ago

Here’s Why People Feel Like a Strong U.S. Economy Is Passing Them By

Many people feel they aren’t getting their share of strong economic expansion—and that isn’t always a disconnect from reality, according to new research.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Here’s Why U.S. Consumer Confidence is Climbing Ahead of Election Day

The Conference Board’s monthly report says its index notched the largest gain since March 2021.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Why inflation in one battleground state could sway the election

With a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the U.S. election could hinge on how voters choose to look at inflation. Here's why.

Trump's win could lead companies to push up prices. Here's why.

President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.

Markets are priced to perfection on the Trump trade. Here's why that could be a problem

Investors have been busy for the past several weeks bidding up prices in anticipation of what Trump will do when he takes office.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Trump's win could sharply raise the cost of electric vehicles. Here's why.

Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.

Why the stock market’s ‘Trump bump’ could become a ‘Trump dump’

Are you sure you know more about the stock market than Warren Buffett?

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Why cryptocurrency owners could impact the U.S. presidential election

Emerging cryptocurrency industry aims to put its stamp on the U.S. election by pouring money into key political races.

How these 11 college basketball trends you don't know about yet could define the 2024-25 season

Watch out for one or more of these to be the next big thing in college basketball this season

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Here’s why JPMorgan’s stock gets one analyst’s only downgrade after the Trump bank-stock rally

There’s only one other “deep value stock” among the large U.S. commercial and investment banks, according to one Oppenheimer analyst.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Here's when Election Day 2024 polls close across the U.S.

Here's a breakdown of closing times for polls in the U.S. on Election Day 2024. All eyes will be on seven key battleground states that may help determine the fate of the race between Vice President ...

Here’s Why Apple Fans Are Waiting for an Exciting Hardware News Week

Apple’s VP of marketing teased that the tech giant would be releasing a bunch of new hardware this week. Expect these products to have a lot to do with AI.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Some voters still say they're undecided in the 2024 election. Here's why.

ABC News spoke with some independent and undecided, or formerly undecided, voters.

Why Bitcoin stock surged after Trump's 2024 election win

Following former President Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, Bitcoin stock has been surging in the U.S. Axios crypto reporter Brady Dale explains why, and what Trump plans to do.

Wall Street believes stocks will keep rising on Trump’s win — but this could threaten the rally

Many on Wall Street expected Tuesday’s election would be the final obstacle standing in the way of a stock-market melt-up heading into the end of the year. But rising Treasury yields are ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Here are 4 biotech stocks that could get a boost from Trump’s new regulatory climate

Biotech-stock investing has one tough test for success — and it’s about to get easier

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Stock-market investors have ‘no clear playbook’ for Harris election win. Here’s why.

A victory by Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald Trump next week might leave investors temporarily lost, says a closely followed Wall Street research analyst.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Tesla’s stock is soaring on Trump’s win. Here’s why Wall Street is so upbeat.

CEO Elon Musk has close ties to Trump. Plus, Tesla could benefit from potential higher Chinese tariffs, an analyst says.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Here's why Eli Lilly bounced back, plus mega-caps lag while staples stocks rise

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Trump is ‘the most pro-stock-market president’ America has ever had — here’s why it’s not even close

Financial markets could benefit from Donald Trump’s second term, says Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel. But they could also serve as a check against certain excesses.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Analysts are conflicted on industrials — and why we disagree with a sell call on Starbucks

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Trump accuses Taiwan of stealing U.S. chip industry. Here's what the election could bring

Trump said tariffs should be put on Taiwan's chips during an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Morgan Stanley finally turns bullish on U.S. stocks as it says the S&P 500 could jump as high as 7,400

Better late than never? Morgan Stanley says it’s now overweight U.S. stocks.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Here’s Why Meta Getting on the AI Search Bandwagon Could Change the Entire Online Ad Market

Meta is taking on Google and Microsoft by developing its own AI search engine. The repercussions for the digital advertising market could be huge.

Business - Inc. - October 29

General Mills is buying its fifth pet-food business. Here’s why it could fetch more growth.

From an estimated $150 billion of spending in 2024, the category is expected to mushroom up to roughly $200 billion by 2030, according to estimates from Bloomberg Intelligence.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

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