Global markets kicked off 2026 positively, continuing the rally from the previous year, driven by optimism surrounding artificial intelligence, easing inflation, and supportive central banks.

If 2026 gets messy, Nvidia and the AI trade may flash the first warning. Wall Street strategists are broadly upbeat on the S&P 500 for 2026. Nvidia is a key gauge for whether the AI-led rally stays ...

Donald Trump’s past connection to Jeffrey Epstein is facing renewed scrutiny following a new report from The Wall Street Journal that details alleged interactions between Epstein and workers from ...

Analysts have forecast more stellar gains for the S&P 500. But concerns about inflation, the dollar and sky-high valuations could make for a choppy run. By Bernhard Warner The S&P 500’s bull market ...

Analysts surveyed by Bloomberg expect the market to rise 9% on average next year. Economic fundamentals are solid going into the new year, which should support higher stock prices. Corporate profits ...

NEW YORK, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Wall Street's major indexes ended lower in the final trading session of 2025, but notched big annual gains after a roller-coaster year dominated by President Donald ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Wall Street closed out 2025 with slight losses Wednesday, extending a four-day decline as thin holiday trading ...

U.S. stocks are slipping in afternoon trading Wednesday as Wall Street closes out a banner year for markets driven by both optimism and uncertainty. The S&P 500 was down 0.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how bitcoin, crypto and blockchain can change the world. Bitcoin and crypto prices have struggled this year despite ...

The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board went after former Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) over his “tax the rich” proposal in a New York Times op-ed. “The rich who favor higher taxes pitch this as an act ...