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Iran War

  • Global Bond Selloff Extends as Rate Hike Expectations Grow

  • Global Energy Crunch Entering a ‘More Dangerous’ Phase

  • Why Are Markets Shrugging Off the Latest Jump in Oil Prices?

  • It Could Be Time to Hedge Against Inflation

  • How Much Lower Can Oil Prices Go on the Iran Peace Deal?

  • With Commodity Prices Booming, Few Mining Stocks Look Cheap

  • Morningstar DBRS: High Oil Prices to Persist Into Summer, but Ample US Gas Storage Provides Buffer

  • ‘Nothing Else Matters’ in Today’s Market, Says Strategist

  • Supply Shocks? We’ve Had a Few. Here’s How Investors Can Deal

Stock Market Trends

  • Market Wrap: Stocks Fell as Healthcare and Basic Materials Declined

  • Don’t Panic About a Bond Market Selloff. It Could Be a Sign of Economic Strength

  • Markets Brief: About That Stock Market Broadening—Plus, the Robots Are Coming

  • 2 Tech Stocks to Avoid in Case Stocks Sell Off

  • Smart Investor: Rising Income Potential on Bonds, What’s Next for Gold, and Anthropic IPO Preview

  • Market Wrap: Stocks Little-Changed as Energy and Technology Rise

  • What Bond ETF Investors’ Shifting Tactics Tell Us About the Fed’s Plan for Inflation

  • September Stock Market Outlook: How to Position Your Portfolio During a Risky Stage

  • Worried About a Stock Market Bubble? Here Are 5 Ways to Stay Invested

Company Earnings

  • Adobe Earnings: Forward-Looking Metrics Under Pressure from Freemium Transition

  • Oracle Earnings: Solid Steps Toward Long-Term Revenue Goals via On-Time Capacity Delivery

  • Broadcom Stock Fell 3% After Earnings Despite Immense AI Chip Demand

  • Macy’s Earnings: Continuing Improvement Despite Some Near-Term Uncertainty

  • Snowflake Stock Rose 10% After Strong Earnings Growth. Is it a Buy?

  • Jersey Mike’s Earnings: Digital Marketing and Value-Oriented Offers Are Bearing Fruit

  • MongoDB Stock Fell 19% Despite Solid Earnings. Is it a Buy?

  • What’s Happening in the Markets This Week

  • Zscaler Earnings: Strong End to Fiscal 2026 as AI-Induced Cyber Demand Drives the Top Line

Interest Rates

  • Why the Odds of a Fed Interest Rate Hike Just Shot Higher

  • What’s Happening in the Markets This Week

  • Bank of Japan Outlook: Rate Hike Likely to Support Yen

  • ECB Hikes Rates and Raises Both Inflation and Growth Forecasts

  • August CPI Seen Cooling, but Will It Prevent a Fed Rate Hike?

  • Don’t Panic About a Bond Market Selloff. It Could Be a Sign of Economic Strength

  • Markets Brief: About That Stock Market Broadening—Plus, the Robots Are Coming

  • August Jobs Report Seen Showing Modest Bounce in a Slow Hiring Market

  • Global Bond Selloff Extends as Rate Hike Expectations Grow

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China’s AI rally has been concentrated in mainland-listed stocks, which are difficult for US investors to access.

ECB Hikes Rates and Raises Both Inflation and Growth Forecasts

While the increase was expected, the central bank’s comments and updated forecasts have boosted expectations for further rate hikes this year.

The Surprising Stocks Beating the Market in 2026

Companies spending on dividends and buybacks are winning this year.

Don’t Panic About a Bond Market Selloff. It Could Be a Sign of Economic Strength

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Here’s how they have performed since receiving their current Morningstar Medalist Ratings.

This ETF Paid Out Big. Its Total Returns Tell Another Story

ULTY attracted investors with eye-popping distributions, but its performance has been disappointing.

Markets Brief: About That Stock Market Broadening—Plus, the Robots Are Coming

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Smart Investor: Rising Income Potential on Bonds, What’s Next for Gold, and Anthropic IPO Preview

We wrap up our coverage of the markets and the week.

Market Wrap: Stocks Little-Changed as Energy and Technology Rise

Bloom and Sandisk were among the top gainers this week, while software stocks lagged.

What’s Happening in the Markets This Week

August inflation report slated for release, plus earnings from Adobe and Oracle.

Why This Top T. Rowe Bond Manager Thinks Yields Can Keep Going Higher

T. Rowe’s Orchard recommends thinking of bonds as income rather than insurance.

What’s Next for Gold Prices After the Latest Rebound?

Gold bounced in late August after a steep decline in the first half of 2026.

September Stock Market Outlook: How to Position Your Portfolio During a Risky Stage

Excluding just seven stocks from our valuation, the remaining market is trading at fair value.

Worried About a Stock Market Bubble? Here Are 5 Ways to Stay Invested

Here’s how concerned investors can participate in the US stock market while managing its risks.

Markets Brief: Value ETFs Making a Big Tech Bet, Nvidia’s Dealmaking, and the Cybersecurity Stock Outlook

The ripples from the AI stock boom are even showing up in value-stock ETFs.

Smart Investor: Warsh Talks Tough, Bitcoin’s Bounce, Top Managers’ Stock Picks

Market Wrap: Stocks Edge Higher as Technology and Communication Services Rise

Software companies Salesforce and Okta were among the week’s best-performing stocks.

What’s Happening in the Markets This Week

August Jobs report on deck. Dell, Broadcom, and Snowflake to release earnings.

How Should Investors Read the Mixed Signals Coming From Private Markets?

Private market managers’ share prices are down while the value of private assets is up in 2026. What gives?

Why Bitcoin Surged to $80,000, and What May Come Next

US debt worries, inflows into ETFs, and a weaker dollar have triggered bitcoin’s latest rebound.