Markets reversed course Thursday as fresh signs of labor market weakness collided with renewed skepticism around stretched AI stock valuations.
U.S. equity markets surged to fresh record highs this week, demonstrating unexpected resilience despite political and economic challenges.
Markets pushed higher Thursday, led by strength in tech and semiconductors, despite escalating political uncertainty from an extended U.S. government shutdown.
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.
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