Economy

The five biggest stock winners of the year and what drove their big gains

What a year it has been, especially for the five best-performing S&P 500 stocks.

Global stock markets' winners and losers of 2025

Global stocks have seen a stellar run this year, even as sharp divergences opened up between the world's best and worst performing markets.

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.

The ‘Dogs of the Dow’ strategy worked pretty well in 2025. Here are the stocks to target next year

Investor Kevin Simpson has his eyes set on five stocks that could outperform next year in the 'Dogs of the Dow' strategy, including newcomer Verizon.

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.