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Global stocks open on positive footing amid AI and tech optimism
Stocks opened the new year on a positive note with ...
The Silver Super-Cycle: White Metal Hits Record Highs Amid Green-Tech Hunger and Global Instability
As the financial world rings in 2026, silver has emerged as the undisputed titan of the commodities market. Trading at approximately $74.10 per ounce on January 2, 2026, the metal has solidified its status as a critical pillar of the global economy, having
The January "Rude Awakening": Why Wall Street Fears a Volatility Spike After a Deceptive 2025
The exuberant "Santa Claus Rally" that propelled markets to record highs in late 2025 is facing a cold front of reality. After a year where the S&P 500 gained 16.4% and the Nasdaq Composite surged over 20%, analysts are sounding the alarm on a "rude
Beyond the Bot: 2026 Marks the Great Rebalancing as Investors Pivot from AI Hype to Tangible Growth
As the opening bell rings on January 2, 2026, the financial landscape looks fundamentally different from the AI-crazed atmosphere of the previous two years. The "AI Infrastructure Fever" that dominated 2024 and 2025, characterized by a relentless pursuit of
Tech Titans Stumble: Amazon and Tesla Drags Market Lower to Open 2026
The first trading sessions of 2026 have delivered a sobering reality check to investors as two of the most influential components of the "Magnificent Seven" have hit significant turbulence. Shares of Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA)
The S&P 500’s Triple-Double: What History Tells Us About 2026 After Three Years of Double-Digit Gains
As the opening bell rings on the first trading days of 2026, investors find themselves in rarefied air. The S&P 500 has just closed out 2025 with a total return of approximately 17.8%, marking the third consecutive year of double-digit gains. Following a
Momentum in Healthcare and Banking to Persist in 2026 as AstraZeneca and Citigroup Lead the Charge
As the global markets open for the first week of 2026, a clear narrative has emerged: the "recovery plays" of 2025 have officially transformed into the "expansion leaders" of the new year. Following a blockbuster 2025 that saw the S&P 500 buoyed by a
BTIG's Top Stock Picks for H1 2026: Navigating the New 'Application' Era
As the financial markets open for the 2026 calendar year, BTIG has released its highly anticipated "Top Picks" report for the first half of the year, signaling a transition from the speculative fervor of 2025 toward a more fundamental, "constructive but
FTSE 100 Hits 10,000: A Historic Milestone for the London Market
In a historic start to the 2026 trading year, the FTSE 100 has finally breached the psychological and symbolic 10,000-point barrier. On January 2, 2026, the London Stock Exchange’s premier index surged through the milestone, reaching an intraday high of
BioMarin’s $4.8 Billion Amicus Acquisition: A Strategic Pivot to Rare Disease Dominance
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the biotechnology sector, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (Nasdaq: BMRN) announced on December 19, 2025, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Amicus Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FOLD) for approximately
Markets pull back as Santa disappoints
"Yes, Santa was on the roof last week but failed to come down the chimney," columnist Bill Schmick writes. "Instead of the Santa Rally, the markets experienced a four-day decline to end the week." ...
Lighting the Way: Acuity Brands Approaches Q1 Earnings at Record Heights as Industrial Tech Pivot Gains Momentum
The Atlanta-based company, which recently rebranded to Acuity Inc. to reflect its metamorphosis from a traditional lighting manufacturer into an industrial technology powerhouse, is scheduled to release its fiscal first-quarter 2026 earnings on January 8.
The Power Behind the Prompt: Applied Digital Braces for High-Stakes Earnings as AI Infrastructure Boom Hits Fever Pitch
As the first trading week of 2026 kicks off, all eyes in the technology and real estate sectors are fixed on Applied Digital (Nasdaq: APLD). The company, which has successfully reinvented itself from a cryptocurrency hosting provider into a premier architect
Dutch Bros Perking Up: RS Rating Climbs to 75 as Expansion Strategy Steams Ahead
As the financial markets open for the 2026 calendar year, Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS) is capturing the attention of technical analysts and growth investors alike. The Oregon-based drive-thru coffee titan recently received a significant Relative Strength (RS)
The New Oracle: How Prediction Markets Redefined Political Forecasting After the Great Legal Thaw
As the United States enters the pivotal midterm election year of 2026, the landscape of political forecasting has been irrevocably altered. What was once a niche corner of the internet dominated by hobbyists and crypto-enthusiasts has transformed into a
HBAR price prints double bottom at $0.10, signaling momentum shift
HBAR (HBAR) price is showing early technical signs of a potential trend reversal after printing a clear double bottom formation around the $0.10–$0.11 support zone. ...
The hidden role of stablecoins in crypto market moves
Understanding the hidden role of stablecoins helps explain why price moves occur when they do, and why markets sometimes stall despite bullish narratives. ...
Silicon Surge: Semiconductor Giants Propel Nasdaq to Record Highs to Kick Off 2026
The Nasdaq Composite began the first trading session of 2026 by shattering previous records, fueled by an aggressive rally in the semiconductor sector. As investors shook off the modest volatility of late 2025, a renewed "risk-on" sentiment took hold, centered
The Great Decoupling: Bitcoin’s 30% Plunge Challenges the 'Safe-Haven' Narrative
The digital asset market has entered 2026 on shaky ground as Bitcoin (BTC) struggles to find its footing following a bruising 30% correction from its October 2025 peak. After surging to an all-time high of approximately $126,000, the world’s largest
Omaha’s New Captain: Greg Abel Takes the Helm as Berkshire Hathaway Enters the Post-Buffett Era
As the sun rose over Omaha on January 1, 2026, the global financial landscape reached a milestone many thought would never arrive. For the first time in over half a century, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) began a new fiscal year without Warren Buffett
The Golden Renaissance: Precious Metals Shatter Records in 2026 as Global Markets Pivot to Hard Assets
As the trading floor opened for the first full session of 2026, the financial world found itself staring at a landscape fundamentally reshaped by a "super-cycle" in precious metals. Gold (XAU/USD) began the year hovering near a staggering $4,850 per ounce,
Tesla Defies "Tax Credit Cliff": Surprise Q4 Deliveries Spark New Year Rally for EV Giant
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) kicked off 2026 with a jolt of optimism, releasing fourth-quarter 2025 delivery numbers that defied the most pessimistic "doomsday" scenarios circulating on Wall Street. Despite the expiration of the federal EV tax credit in late 2025—a
Coinbase (COIN) Stock Is Up, What You Need To Know
What Happened? Shares of blockchain infrastructure company Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) jumped 4.3% in the afternoon session after its CEO unveiled a 2026 'Everything Exchange' plan to integrate stocks, prediction markets, and other assets into a single global app.
Why Toast (TOST) Stock Is Falling Today
What Happened? Shares of restaurant technology platform Toast (NYSE: TOST) fell 4.5% in the afternoon session after a stockholder filed a notice of intent to sell 66,390 Class A shares. The filing, made under Rule 144 by stockholder Jonathan Vassil, indicated
SpaceX stock debut is the big market event of 2026. Why Musk's venture could be ...
Investors have already thrown their weight behind the company ahead of its planned IPO. ...
The Great Rebalancing: Small-Caps Surge as Big Tech Giants Stumble in Early 2026
The opening days of 2026 have ushered in a definitive regime shift in the global financial markets, as the long-awaited "Great Rotation" finally takes hold. After years of dominance by a handful of mega-cap technology titans, investors are aggressively
AppLovin Faces New Year Chill as Stock Triggers Major Technical Sell Signal
The first trading session of 2026 has brought an unexpected cooling to one of the market’s most scorching performers. AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP), the AI-driven ad-tech titan that dominated headlines throughout 2024 and 2025, triggered a significant technical sell
Warby Parker (WRBY) Stock Is Up, What You Need To Know
What Happened? Shares of eyewear retailer Warby Parker (NYSE: WRBY) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after Loop Capital named the eyeglasses maker one of its top-pick stocks for 2026. The investment firm's selection was based on what it described as an