Markets Kick Off Key Week with Risk-On Sentiment; Gold Surges Past $5,000
Stocks climbed Monday as investors leaned into earnings optimism and potential economic reacceleration, while geopolitical jitters and weather-driven commodity moves pushed gold past $5,000 and natural gas sharply higher.
Investors Seek Shelter in Metals as Stocks Show Signs of Fatigue
Stocks finished a turbulent week on a quiet note, with major indexes diverging.
How Often Should You Really Check Your Accounts?
Jen used to check her investment account every single morning, often before she’d even had her coffee.
Markets Rebound Sharply as Trump Softens Tone on Greenland
Markets staged a strong rebound Wednesday, recouping much of the prior day's steep losses, as President Trump signaled a shift toward diplomacy over confrontation with NATO allies.
Is Your Portfolio Ready for Life’s Curveballs? A Human Approach to Financial Stress Testing
Imagine this: You’re sipping your morning coffee, scrolling through the news, and suddenly you see headlines about a market crash, layoffs at your company, or rising prices at the grocery store. Would your financial plan hold up—or would panic set in?
Reflecting on Risk: Lessons from 2025 for a Stronger 2026
Did 2025 Make You Rethink Your Risk Tolerance? When markets swung wildly in 2025, how did it make you feel?
Markets Slide on Tariff Threats and Geopolitical Tensions
Markets endured their worst day since April, as renewed tariff threats from President Trump rattled investors.
Markets Waver as Fed Chair Speculation Rattles Bonds
Markets were mixed Friday, closing out a choppy week as rising Treasury yields weighed on sentiment and speculation mounted around the next Federal Reserve Chair.
AI Optimism Lifts Tech as Small Caps Extend Historic Rally
Stocks bounced back Thursday, driven by renewed AI enthusiasm following a bullish outlook from Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC).
Rotation Drives Divergence as Tech Sinks, Broader Market Holds Ground
Markets extended a rotation out of megacap tech stocks, dragging the Nasdaq to its worst day in a month.
Markets Snap Back Despite Soft CPI
After briefly touching fresh highs, U.S. equities reversed course Tuesday as investor optimism around softer inflation faded and JPMorgan’s earnings fell short of expectations.
Markets Edge Higher Despite Fed Drama
Markets ended modestly higher Monday, overcoming early jitters tied to escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve.