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Fed's Bostic expects no rate cuts in 2026 due to worries GOP tax bill might fuel inflation
MarketWatch· 2025-12-16 20:38
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said he thought the economy was no longer in danger of a sharp rise in the unemployment rate that might spur a recession. ...
Here's where to invest in AI, copper and credit before the holidays, according to Citi
MarketWatch· 2025-12-16 17:26
Core Viewpoint - Investors anticipate actionable trade ideas from Wall Street strategists as December approaches, moving beyond traditional holiday gifts like turtledoves and golden rings [1] Group 1 - The expectation for December is that strategists will provide insights that can lead to profitable trades [1] - This period is critical for investors looking to capitalize on year-end market movements [1]
Pot stocks keep blazing, after Trump says he's ‘very strongly' looking at rescheduling cannabis
MarketWatch· 2025-12-16 17:06
Core Viewpoint - U.S. and Canadian cannabis stocks are experiencing a rally following President Trump's indication of considering an executive order to reschedule cannabis, which could reduce regulations on the substance [1] Group 1: Market Reaction - Shares of cannabis stocks in the U.S. and Canada continued to rise on Tuesday, reflecting positive market sentiment [1]
Why Oracle and these 3 unloved software stocks could be the next leg of the AI trade
MarketWatch· 2025-12-16 16:26
"We see 2026 as the year that investors begin to shift their focus from hardware to software positions,†an HSBC analyst wrote. ...
Howard Stern and his 1 million listeners still have value for Sirius with contract extension
MarketWatch· 2025-12-16 15:49
Core Insights - The terms of Stern's deal remain undisclosed, indicating a lack of transparency regarding the financial aspects of the agreement [1] - Despite having a smaller audience compared to his peak, Stern still commands a larger audience than most in the industry [1]
U.S. economy sags in December, S&P says, due to tariffs, inflation and softer sales
MarketWatch· 2025-12-16 15:15
The U.S. economy stumbled at the end of the year, new surveys showed, as rising prices tied to tariffs reduced customer demand and spurred businesses to further tighten the reins on hiring. ...
Broadcom and these chip stocks make J.P. Morgan's list of top picks
MarketWatch· 2025-12-16 15:04
Fears of an AI bubble are likely here to stay. But a strong spending landscape means many semiconductor stocks can still thrive, according to J.P. ...
Ford is taking a page out of Tesla's book
MarketWatch· 2025-12-16 14:40
Core Insights - Ford aims to leverage the AI boom by enhancing its focus on energy storage, a strategy that has proven successful for Tesla [1] Company Strategy - The company is looking to capitalize on the growing demand for energy storage solutions, which aligns with the increasing integration of AI technologies in various sectors [1] Industry Context - The energy storage market is experiencing significant growth, driven by advancements in AI and renewable energy technologies, presenting new opportunities for automotive companies like Ford [1]
Dow Transports are stock-market leaders now. Here's what this means for investors.
MarketWatch· 2025-12-16 13:20
Core Viewpoint - The recent strength in U.S. transportation stocks, particularly the Dow Jones Transportation Average, may not indicate a bullish trend as many analysts suggest [1] Group 1 - The Dow Jones Transportation Average has shown strong performance recently [1] - Analysts are divided on whether this strength is a positive sign for the market [1] - Caution is advised as the current performance may not reflect long-term bullish trends [1]
Big Tech stocks are getting cheaper, and that could mean gains of up to 60%
MarketWatch· 2025-12-16 13:00
S&P 500 stocks may be expensive relative to their historical averages, but many are cheaper than they were at the start of the quarter. ...