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Software stocks have bounced off their lows, and a D.A. Davidson analyst recommends focusing on those with compelling growth rates.
The conflict in Iran could give a boost to makers of analog semiconductors, according to one analyst.
The Iran conflict has dominated market headlines, but investors may soon refocus on deeper risks tied to artificial intelligence spending, private credit stress, and a shifting economic outlook.
We will advise subscribers to add to stock positions once we get a signal from the ST-MSI. Bearish sentiment is much more effective at identifying market lows than highs; current readings can remain low for extended bull runs.
Executive Summary Global equity markets started off the year on solid footing despite mounting geopolitical concerns, ranging from talks of the U.S. annexing Greenland to unrest in Iran. That said, we did see performance dispersion across regions and style.
While it is yet to be confirmed, rumors are swirling around an eventual SpaceX initial public offering (IPO). Expected to be announced before mid-year 2026, the news will likely unleash an influx of capital into space stocks, not just into SpaceX.
Wall Street loves growth stories. Venture capitalists love disruption stories.
Broadening Market Leadership Persists in February Amid heightened scrutiny of AI-related capex, geopolitical tensions, and a hotter-than-expected inflation report late in the month, US large-cap equities came under pressure in February, with the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 declining 2.3% and 0.8%, respectively.
Don't look now, but the housing market seems to be showing some signs of life after being in a deep freeze since 2023.
Veteran market strategist Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research says he doesn't see the Iran war stopping anytime soon, but he doesn't see the conflict lasting for months. That's why he sees the risks of a sharp market selloff rising as the war drags on.
Following a "stunning reversal" from Monday's market action, @CharlesSchwab's Nate Peterson and Mike Townsend join Sam Vadas to dissect the economic ripple effects of the ongoing situation in Iran. Nate says it's difficult to put a duration timeframe on current market volatility.
For the next three months, investors should consider cutting their exposure to stocks, increase their holdings of cash, and use call options to benefit from a sudden rally.
Rising gasoline prices and a wobbly stock market are increasing the risk that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could hit hard among consumers across the economic spectrum in the United States, undercutting a key prop of economic growth that had been expected to surge this year on the basis of beefed-up income tax refunds, relatively low unemployment, and rising asset values.
Can income investors get in on the coming SpaceX IPO before the stock goes public (and ideally without overpaying?) Let's find out.
The war in Iran is increasingly weighing on global financial markets and economic activity. Reflecting the rising macro risk, the major U.S. equity benchmarks have slipped into negative territory for the year.
SUMMARY The Acute geopolitical crises are typically buying opportunities for US stocks. North America has favorable oil supply characteristics, lessening economic impact.
The global markets are all trying to rise early on Tuesday, as there are a lot of moving parts, and of course, there has been a lot of damage.
Wall Street ended the week decisively weaker as an extraordinary oil shock collided with mounting war risk in the Middle East. The situation forced investors to reprice inflation and growth assumptions quickly.
The energy historian Daniel Yergin is an expert in past oil shocks in the Middle East.
President Javier Milei aims on Tuesday to persuade investors that Argentina's economic turnaround can stay on track even as war in Iran pushes oil prices higher, strengthens the dollar and rattles emerging markets.