2025 Economy
As the closing bell rings on December 31, 2025, investors are reflecting on a year that defied almost every early-season prediction. What began as a narrative of "sticky" inflation and a "higher-for-longer" interest rate environment transformed into a dramatic rescue mission by the Federal Reserve, prompted
Stock Market
The final week of 2025 proved to be a sobering reminder that market momentum is never a straight line. In a year defined by the relentless expansion of the artificial intelligence "hardware super-cycle," the final four trading sessions saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P
S&P 500
As 2025 draws to a close, the U.S. equity markets are finishing a year defined by record-breaking highs, yet a significant rift has formed between the two most watched barometers of American prosperity. The S&P 500, bolstered by a relentless surge in artificial intelligence and semiconductor demand,
Earnings Outlook
As the clock strikes midnight on December 31, 2025, the U.S. stock market stands at a historic crossroads. The S&P 500 has closed the year at record highs, fueled by a relentless surge in artificial intelligence optimism and a resilient American consumer. However, the celebration is tempered
S&P 500
As the final closing bell of 2025 rings on Wall Street, the S&P 500 (SPX) stands on the precipice of history. After a year defined by a "triple-tailwind" of aggressive Federal Reserve easing, a fundamental shift in the artificial intelligence revolution, and surprisingly resilient corporate earnings,
Bull Market
As the clock strikes midnight on 2025, the U.S. equity market is celebrating more than just a new year; it is marking the entrance of one of the most resilient bull markets in modern history into its fourth year of life. Despite a tumultuous twelve months defined by "
Stock Market 2025
As the final bells ring across the New York Stock Exchange today, December 31, 2025, investors are looking at a market that has done the unthinkable. Despite a year defined by the most aggressive trade protectionism in nearly a century and a geopolitical landscape that felt perpetually on the brink
S&P 500
The S&P 500 index concluded 2025 on a high note, closing the final trading session of the year at 6,896.24. This performance marks a remarkable 19% annual gain, securing a rare "triple-peat" of double-digit returns for the third consecutive year—a feat not seen
Magnificent Seven
As the final closing bell of 2025 rings across Wall Street, the narrative of the year is clear: the "Magnificent Seven" have transitioned from a monolithic block of growth to a fragmented group of individual titans. Despite a year marked by aggressive trade tariffs, a shifting regulatory landscape
S&P 500
The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) officially cemented a 17.3% annual gain, marking a historic third consecutive year of double-digit growth. For investors who braved a year defined by a mid-spring market crash and persistent whispers of an artificial intelligence bubble, the finish line represents a triumph of
SoundHound AI
SANTA CLARA, CA — Shares of SoundHound AI (Nasdaq: SOUN) fell by more than 3% on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, as the voice artificial intelligence specialist faced a perfect storm of technical bearishness, significant insider selling, and an increasingly crowded competitive landscape. The decline, which saw the stock drop 3.46%
Palantir
Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) saw its shares slide in after-hours trading on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, as a combination of hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve and aggressive year-end profit-taking by institutional investors dampened the holiday spirit on Wall Street. The stock, which has been a titan of the 2025