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The financial world is abuzz with a stark warning: the possibility of a "Lost Decade" for US stocks. This grim forecast, prominently articulated by major institutions like Goldman Sachs in late 2024 and extending into December 2025, suggests that the robust, often double-digit returns enjoyed by investors in the preceding
As December 2025 draws to a close, a palpable tension grips Wall Street. While major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 have touched new record highs, a chorus of influential voices is raising alarms about a potential Artificial Intelligence (AI) bubble. This growing apprehension
Washington D.C. & New York, December 11, 2025 – The financial world is abuzz following a series of aggressive interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, culminating in a significant reduction on December 10, 2025. This latest move, which lowered the federal funds rate to a target range of 3.50%
New York, NY – December 11, 2025 – The financial markets concluded today with a historic flourish as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and the S&P 500 index surged to new all-time record highs. The Dow closed at an astonishing 48,704.01, marking a gain of 646 points
SK Hynix (KRX: 000660), a global leader in memory semiconductors, has announced a monumental investment of over 20 trillion Korean won (approximately $14.6 billion USD) to construct a new, state-of-the-art chip manufacturing facility in Cheongju, South Korea. Announced on April 24, 2024, this massive capital injection is primarily aimed at dramatically boosting the production of [...]
Shares of young adult apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating and a $25 price target. Even with a "Neutral" rating, the start of coverage by a major bank drew positive attention to the retailer. The investment bank noted that American Eagle was set to benefit from its relatively high-income customer base and shoppers' good views on product pricing and value. This loyalty helped the company achieve an impressive 144% price return over the six months prior to the announcement. Goldman Sachs also pointed to signs of a strong year-end performance, based on much higher comparable sales over the Black Friday period.
Shares of clothing and footwear retailer Boot Barn (NYSE:BOOT)
jumped 4.3% in the afternoon session after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on the company with a "Buy" rating and a $225 price target. The investment bank cited the retailer's "meaningful potential to outperform sales expectations." This outlook was driven by an expanded target for new locations, which could support 15% compounded annual store openings. The price target suggested a 13% potential upside from where the stock was trading. The initiation of coverage by the influential firm signaled a robust vote of confidence in Boot Barn's future performance.
Wall Street is increasingly seized by the specter of a "lost decade" for US stocks, a grim forecast that threatens to upend traditional investment strategies and redefine the landscape of wealth accumulation. As of late 2024 and extending into December 2025, this isn't merely a theoretical exercise; it's a palpable
December 11, 2025 – The U.S. stock market is currently witnessing a striking and arguably unprecedented divergence, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) continues its ascent to record highs, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite grapples with a significant slump. This "Great Divergence" signals a profound recalibration of investor sentiment,
Shares of materials and photonics company Coherent (NYSE:COHR) fell in the morning session after major investor Bain Capital offered to sell another significant block of the company's shares at a potential discount. According to reports, Goldman Sachs offered 5 million of Bain Capital's shares in a price range that represented a potential discount of up to 3.4% from the previous day's closing price. The offering, valued at up to $987.3 million, marked the third time in just over a month that the private equity firm moved to reduce its holdings in the laser equipment maker. Such a large sale, particularly at a reduced price, often puts downward pressure on a stock's price as it increases the supply of shares available on the market and can signal a decreased confidence from a major shareholder.
New York, NY – December 11, 2025 – In a significant pronouncement that is poised to reshape market expectations for the coming year, Tom Lee, the highly regarded Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors (Fundstrat), has issued a remarkably bullish forecast for the S&P 500 (SPX). Lee predicts the benchmark
Washington D.C. – December 11, 2025 – In a move aimed at bolstering a cooling economy, the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) delivered its third consecutive interest rate cut on December 10, 2025, lowering the benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a new target range of
Small-capitalization stocks are currently experiencing an unprecedented surge, with the benchmark Russell 2000 index shattering all-time records in early December 2025. This remarkable rally, which saw the index climb over 13% year-to-date, signifies a profound shift in investor sentiment and a significant rebalancing of capital away from the long-dominant technology
Oracle's recent Q2 fiscal year 2026 earnings report, released on December 10, 2025, has sent ripples through the technology sector, sparking concerns over the immense capital expenditures required for AI infrastructure and fueling a phenomenon dubbed "AI trade fatigue." Despite robust cloud growth, the software giant's aggressive guidance on future
Spot silver prices jumped to a record high of $62.9 per ounce on Thursday, a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced the much-anticipated 25 basis point rate cut.
There are some catalysts that could power a rebound for the consumer packaged goods giant in 2026, but even if one occurs, the returns are unlikely to be astounding.
As of December 10, 2025, the financial markets are abuzz with speculation and anticipation regarding the Federal Reserve's monetary easing policies for the upcoming year. Following a decisive pivot in 2025, which saw the Fed implement three consecutive 25-basis-point (bps) interest rate cuts, bringing the federal funds rate to a
Menlo Park, CA – In a year that has reshaped the landscape of retail finance, Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) has emerged as a financial titan, experiencing a staggering stock surge of over 260% throughout 2025. This remarkable ascent, which saw its stock price reach an all-time high of $153.86 on
Shares of financial technology provider Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ:EEFT) jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after the company made a push into credit card issuing and flexible payment products with its acquisition of CoreCard. The deal combined Euronet's established payments infrastructure with CoreCard's modern, API-driven processing platform. CoreCard served major clients including Goldman Sachs, American Express, and Apple, notably handling billions of transactions for the highly successful Apple Card program. This move positioned Euronet to capitalize on the growing demand for flexible payments, such as the "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) market. The BNPL sector was estimated to reach a value of US$560 billion by the end of 2025, reflecting a significant shift in consumer credit demand.
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The global financial landscape is abuzz with anticipation as the Federal Reserve steers towards a period of monetary easing in late 2025 and early 2026. Following initial rate cuts in September and October 2025, markets are now pricing in further reductions, potentially bringing the federal funds rate to a target
