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Wall Street ends 2025 near record highs after year of economic upheaval

US markets buoyed by sustained rise in tech stocks as investors largely shrug off concerns over Trump tariffs

“This Is A Perfect Storm”: Martin Armstrong Warns ‘War Is Coming’

“People who know war and crisis are coming are buying metals..."

Mortgage rates fall to their lowest level in 2025

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell to its lowest level of 2025 this week, a boost for prospective home buyers.

Wall Street sees a bright 2026 for this beat-up dividend-paying stock

This real estate investment trust offers a dividend yield of about 4.5%, and the company is using a capital recycling strategy that's getting attention.

Eaton's stock sat out the AI boom this year. Here's what can spark a rally in 2026

The electrical equipment supplier's results this year have failed to meet Wall Street's lofty expectations.

The reality of Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' agenda

President Donald Trump has for months promised to “drill, baby, drill” and revitalize the fossil fuel industry, though as oil prices have plummeted, some within the industry doubt whether he can deliver.

Billionaires added record $2.2tn in wealth in 2025

Just eight billionaires accounted for a quarter of the gains, led by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison and Larry Page

Investor Dan Niles shares his top 5 stock picks for 2026

Dan Niles listed Cisco Systems as a way for investors to "keep riding the AI wave" in 2026.

Here are 3 things Starbucks must deliver for a stock recovery in 2026

After a difficult year marked by slowing U.S. traffic and persistent weakness in China, shares of the coffee giant have struggled to find their footing.

What to expect from the housing market in 2026—and the 10 major cities where prices could fall the most

Home prices and mortgage rates will remain elevated in 2026, but slower price growth and more supply in some markets will give buyers more room to negotiate.

The S&P 500 is on quite a rare streak of high returns. What history says will happen in 2026

After setting up what looks to be a third year of solid gains, the S&P 500 could be due for more in the new year.