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Wall Street sees ‘no alternative’ to U.S. stocks in 2025. Here’s why.
Large-cap U.S. stocks have outperformed virtually all comers over the past 15 years. According to some of the world’s largest investment banks, that is unlikely to change in 2025.Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago -
U.S. stock and bond markets love Trump's pick of Bessent for Treasury — here's why
Trump said he will pick the Wall Street figure to take on his administration's most important economic role.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Here are the stocks rallying the most on Trump's victory
President-elect Trump’s successful reelection bid sparked an uptrend in stocks for crypto, tech and auto industries less than 24 hours after results were announced. The Dow Jones Industrial ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Here's how old the typical U.S. homebuyer is today
Homeowners in the U.S. are getting older as the dream of buying a house slips further out of reach for many Americans.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Here's why Trump thinks tariffs are good for the U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump is proposing sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office. Here's why.Top stories - CBS News - 21 hours ago -
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 -
Here’s the big barrier Amazon stock must overcome to reach fresh highs
There is a fundamental reason why the shares have been rebuffed at the $200 markBusiness - MarketWatch - November 4 -
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 -
Nvidia’s stock joins the Dow today. Here’s what to know.
Nvidia’s stock is now a below-average member of the 128-year-old Dow Jones Industrial Average.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
Honeywell jumps on activist push for a breakup. Here's our plan for the stock now
Jim Cramer isn't the only one who thinks Honeywell needs to reshape its sprawling portfolio.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
Here are our top 5 performing stocks since October's Monthly Meeting
Donald Trump's presidential election victory and the Fed's policy decisions have been front and center since our last monthly gathering.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
Here's my playbook for how to invest in stocks during a Trump presidency
Let's be perfectly clear: Gaming this president is going to be hard. Lessons learned from the first time around can be our guide.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
Nvidia earnings will drive stocks tied to AI’s growth. Here’s what to look for.
AI chip suppliers are enjoying a spending boom from ‘hyperscalers,’ which in turn use the technology to boost sales and profits.Business - MarketWatch - November 20 -
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 - 6 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 - 4 days ago -
Trump’s return should favor growth stocks. Here are 10 with the most upside.
Quantitative strategists at Jefferies expect Donald Trump’s return as president to enable a continued run for growth stocks; they suggest avoiding value as an investment style.Business - MarketWatch - 12 hours ago -
As Dell’s stock slides, here’s why bulls are keeping the faith
Analysts say Dell’s revenue will improve once Nvidia Blackwell supply picks up and note the company isn’t pricing AI servers as aggressively as peers are.Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago -
Here are the 5 most important U.S. economic issues for voters
Americans say the economy is the most pressing issue as they prepare to cast their ballots on November 5, including these five key issues.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
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 -
U.K. to lift minimum wage to $15.84 an hour. Here’s how it compares to the U.S.
The U.K.’s chancellor of the exchequer confirmed the government will lift the U.K.’s national minimum wage by 6.7% in April 2025 to hourly rates of £12.21 ($15.84)Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
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 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
This Texas city is the No. 1 college town in the U.S.—here are the top 10
These 10 cities rank as the best college towns in America, per WalletHub. And you don't necessarily need to be a student to reap the potential benefits.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
The stock market gives this candidate a 70% chance to be the next U.S. president
Incumbent political party is favored when the Dow is up year-to-date, according to a prediction model with a 99% confidence rating.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
What the stock market typically does after the U.S. election, according to history
Stocks typically rise after a presidential election, but investors need to be prepared for some short-term choppiness first, history shows.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Overnight stock trading hit a record high on the night of the U.S. election
Brokerages that offer overnight and 24-hour trading saw a surge in volume on the night of the U.S. election.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
A surging U.S. dollar is hammering emerging-market stocks and metals. Watch out.
The U.S. dollar remains an unabashed beneficiary of Donald Trump’s presidential election win — and it’s relentless rise is causing significant pain for some emerging-market assets and commodities.Business - MarketWatch - November 15 -
Liberty Energy’s stock rises after Trump selects founder as U.S. energy secretary
Wright said he is “deeply honored” by his selection and plans to work to bring “affordable, reliable energy to the citizens of the United States and beyond.”Business - MarketWatch - November 18 -
Morgan Stanley CEO is bullish on stocks, says the U.S. economy is 'outperforming'
Ted Pick said that the U.S. and China have a mutually unified motivation to find solutions that could benefit both economies.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
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 - November 20 -
Here’s what BlackRock’s Larry Fink says will be powering the stock market for years to come
The head of BlackRock says companies are growing into ‘extreme’ price-to-equity ratios.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
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 -
Here are the stakes for stocks, bonds, gold and other markets as investors await too-close-to-call election
Investors are bracing for a range of scenarios after voters finish going to the polls on Tuesday.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Stock-market investors should treat Trump and Harris election playbooks with caution
Wall Street makes trading elections sound as easy as falling off a log. Reality often disappoints.Business - MarketWatch - November 4