The U.S. stock market has delivered surprisingly strong returns in 2025, but history and Wall Street say the index will trade sideways in the remaining months of the year.
Shares of investment banking firm Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) fell 2% in the afternoon session after a surprisingly weak August jobs report sparked fears of an economic slowdown. The U.S. economy added only 22,000 jobs, significantly missing the 75,000 expected by analysts. While the disappointing data initially fueled hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, investor sentiment quickly soured. Concerns shifted towards the possibility of a recession, as the sluggish hiring and a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.3%—the highest since 2021—painted a grim picture of the labor market. This negative outlook overshadowed the potential for monetary easing, leading to a widespread sell-off across Wall Street.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered dovish remarks at the much-awaited Jackson Hole symposium. Powell suggested that with inflation risks moderating and unemployment remaining low, the Federal Reserve might consider a shift in its monetary policy stance, including potential interest rate cuts. This outlook eased market concerns about prolonged high interest rates and their impact on economic growth. The prospect of lower borrowing costs bolstered investor confidence, particularly in sectors that have lagged, leading to a broad rally across the market.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish (NYSE:BLSH) announced Tuesday that it received $1.15 billion of its initial public offering proceeds in stablecoins, marking a historic first in the U.S. IPO scene.
The cryptocurrency exchange Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) made a resounding entrance onto the public markets on August 13, 2025, with its shares nearly doubling from their initial $37 IPO price. This highly anticipated debut saw the institutional-focused digital asset platform open at $90.45 and reach highs of $118 before settling
In a tale of contrasting fortunes on the stock market, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) saw its shares climb by approximately 3.3% following a series of optimistic analyst upgrades, signaling renewed confidence in the fast-casual giant. Meanwhile, healthcare services and products company Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) experienced a significant
Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish is targeting a valuation of up to $4.23 billion in its upcoming initial public offering in the U.S., the company disclosed on Monday, August 4.
AI stocks Palantir and CoreWeave have rocketed higher this year, but certain analysts expect shareholders to sustain major losses in the coming months.
