Stocks finished higher in a choppy session as hopes for a US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough eased fears of prolonged energy disruption.
In 2025, equities related to artificial intelligence (AI) have continued to capture significant investor interest, largely driven by accelerating advancements in AI technologies and their expanding use cases across a diverse range of industries.
As we step into October 2025, financial markets have become notably more volatile, with sharp swings across stocks, bonds, and commodities.
Stocks rallied for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, with investors largely brushing off the U.S. government shutdown and a surprise drop in private-sector employment.
Stocks capped off a solid September and their second consecutive quarterly gain on Tuesday, buoyed by AI enthusiasm and lower rate expectations.
A five-week partial shutdown of federal government operations from December 2018 to January 2019 reduced U.S. economic output by an estimated $3 billion, based on reports from nonpartisan government analysts.
As the year draws to a close, it’s a great opportunity to review your finances, take advantage of available tax benefits, and set yourself up for a smoother tax season.
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