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Iran War
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Global Energy Crunch Entering a ‘More Dangerous’ Phase
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Why Are Markets Shrugging Off the Latest Jump in Oil Prices?
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It Could Be Time to Hedge Against Inflation
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How Much Lower Can Oil Prices Go on the Iran Peace Deal?
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With Commodity Prices Booming, Few Mining Stocks Look Cheap
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Morningstar DBRS: High Oil Prices to Persist Into Summer, but Ample US Gas Storage Provides Buffer
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‘Nothing Else Matters’ in Today’s Market, Says Strategist
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Supply Shocks? We’ve Had a Few. Here’s How Investors Can Deal
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How the Iran War Is Shaping Markets
Stock Market Trends
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5 Undervalued Stocks to Rent, Not Buy
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These Tiny Stocks Are Quietly Outperforming the Market
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10 Stocks Top Fund Managers Have Been Buying Amid Market Uncertainty
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Markets Brief: Your Portfolio Is More Concentrated Than You Think
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Smart Investor: Picking Winning Stocks, Behind the Bond Yield Surge, and Nvidia Earnings Outlook
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Market Wrap: Stocks Fall as Industrials and Utilities Decline
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What Europe’s Extreme Weather Means for Its Stocks and Economy
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Can You Identify Winning Stocks in Advance?
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Markets Brief: The ‘Not Dead Yet’ Software Stock Rally, What to Watch in Retail Earnings, and How Much Inflation AI Could Be Causing
Company Earnings
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After Earnings, Is Home Depot Stock a Buy, a Sell, or Fairly Valued?
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What’s Happening in the Markets This Week
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Walmart Earnings: US Comparable Sales Hit Six-Year Low; Digital Scale Offers Cushion
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After Earnings, Is Applied Materials Stock a Buy, a Sell, or Fairly Valued?
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5 Stocks with the Largest Fair Value Estimate Cuts After Q2 Earnings
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Analog Devices Earnings: Raising Fair Value Estimate with AI Strength
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Target Earnings: Merchandising-Led Turnaround Gains Traction as Traffic Improves
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Lowe’s Earnings: Consumers Outweigh Brand Power in the Near Term
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Going Into Earnings, Is Nvidia Stock a Buy, a Sell, or Fairly Valued?
Interest Rates
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The Labor Market Is Weaker Than the Bond Market Thinks
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Will the ECB Raise Interest Rates Again in 2026, but Cut Them in 2027?
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Surprising July Jobs Report Muddies the Economic Picture
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The Fed’s New Philosophy Could Be a Recipe for Interest Rate Volatility
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Morningstar DBRS: What Japan’s Break from Low Rates Could Mean
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What 7 Key Market Indicators Are Telling Investors Right Now
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Fed Holds Steady in July, Giving Few Hints On What’s to Come
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What to Expect from the July Fed Meeting
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What’s Ahead in 2027 and Beyond for Inflation, Fed Rate Cuts, and More
More in Markets
Private Credit Is Showing More Signs of Distress
Souring loans in private credit hit a three-year high, according to PitchBook data.
For Emerging Market Stock Funds, Concentration Risk May Be Eclipsing Macro Risk
Thanks to rallies in TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix, emerging market stock indexes are highly concentrated.
Why Bond Yields Are Rising—and Might Keep Heading Higher
Major bond markets are under pressure thanks to massive AI debt sales, fiscal woes, and inflation concerns.
4 Undervalued Stocks to Buy for Income
Plus, what August’s market moves mean for investors.
Smart Investor: Undervalued Stocks that Crushed Earnings, Slumping Pre-IPO Funds, and a Top Growth-Stock Manager’s Picks
We wrap up our coverage of the markets and the week.
Market Wrap: Stocks Up 0.48% as Energy Rises
Data storage and memory stocks Sandisk, SK Hynix, and Seagate were among the week’s best performers.
What’s Happening in the Markets This Week
July FOMC minutes will be released. Plus, retail giants will report earnings.
Why This Growth Stock Manager Likes Both the AI Trade and Eli Lilly
Despite the cash burn at hyperscalers, the AI boom is only in its early stages, and the benefits are spreading, says Jennison’s Boyer.
These 15 Stocks Destroyed the Most Shareholder Value Over the Past Decade
As a group, these stocks wiped out an estimated $217.2 billion in shareholder wealth over the past 10 years.
Pre-IPO Funds Slump After SpaceX Debut
The trend underscores volatility in popular retail-oriented funds for investors chasing hot names.
3 Stocks to Sell and 3 Stocks to Buy in August
Plus, opportunities and risks in international stocks today.
Markets Brief: Big-Tech Capex and What’s Next for the Yen
Why the market rewarded some capex plans but not others. Plus, CPI on deck.
Smart Investor: Stocks With Dividend Increases, Warsh’s New Approach, and Earnings Where Great Wasn’t Good Enough
Market Wrap: Stocks Up 3.7%, Led by Technology
Software companies Palantir and Atlassian were among the top performers.
What’s Happening in the Markets This Week
July CPI and PPI reports are due. CoreWeave, Nebius, and Applied Materials earnings on deck.
The Fed’s New Philosophy Could Be a Recipe for Interest Rate Volatility
Kevin Warsh is chasing a historical mirage in his goal to untether the bond market from Fed communication.
Morningstar DBRS: What Japan’s Break from Low Rates Could Mean
Despite higher fiscal costs due to higher bond market yields, near-term credit risks are limited.
AI Risks and Resilient Stocks: Morningstar’s EMEA CIO on the Global Market Outlook
Mike Coop explains why stock markets have been strong amid multiple crosscurrents and where investors should look for opportunities.
Are REITs Still a Buy After Their 2026 Runup?
The longtime laggards have come back to life and may have more room to run.
HVAC Stocks Have Surged on the Data Center Boom. Are Any Cheap Ones Left?
Commercial HVAC stocks benefit from data center demand and broad tailwinds, but few are undervalued.