Economy

Worries about AI coming for banks overshadowed bullish M&A predictions for 2026

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Philips shares surge 12% amid 'clear step up in sales'; European stocks close down

European stocks ended lower on Tuesday amid a flurry of corporate earnings releases.

This Unloved Sector is Holding Up in 2026, and Wolfe Likes One Specific Income Play

The real estate sector was unremarkable last year, even as the Fed eased borrowing costs, but it held its own as stocks sold off last week.

Some stocks are getting hit as bull market fractures. Evercore ISI says buy these on the dip

The investment bank is projecting last week’s volatility will remain the norm, and says these stocks that have declined could now outperform.

This power stock has 30% upside thanks to future data center deals, Jefferies says

This power stock's shares have pulled back 25% since September, providing an attractive entry point, according to Jefferies.

Wells Fargo says buy the gold pullback. Here's where it sees bullion by year-end

The bank is hiking its 2026 year-end price target for the yellow metal after the drawdown.