Crypto-linked stocks crashed on Dec. 15 as concerns over U.S. debt and rising funding costs unsettled markets, extending a risk-off mood already seen in technology and AI market. Investors have grown cautious about assets tied to growth, leverage and long-term funding, with crypto stocks among the first to feel the pressure. U.S. stocks closed lower on Monday. On Dec. 16, stock futures slipped as traders turned cautious ahead of November’s U.S. jobs report, which is expected to show slower hiring and c ...

Investors may want to hedge the high concentration of "Magnificent Seven" stocks going into the new year.The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.19%) is arguably the stock market's most important index. Tracking around 500 of the largest American companies on the market, it has long been a way that people get a peek into the health of the U.S. economy (though the two are not directly tied).After slipping into a brief correction amid the Trump administration's tariff plan in April, the S&P 500 has bounced back impressively. Th ...

US stocks edged lower on Tuesday as investors assessed the long-awaited November employment report. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, the Nasdaq Composite declined roughly 0.2%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average traded near unchanged. ...

Microsoft (MSFT) has been one of the most successful stocks in market history, rising from a split-adjusted price of about $0.06 per share to its Dec. 15 price of $474.82. That means investors in Microsoft when it went public in 1986 it would have seen incredible gains. Read More: Self-Made Millionaires Suggest 5 Stocks You Should Never Sell Check Out: 6 Safe Accounts Proven To Grow Your Money Up To 13x Faster Despite its successes, for the stock to reach $1,000 per share, it would need to about double f ...

About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...

Dec 16 (Reuters) - Humana (HUM) said on Tuesday that George Renaudin will step down as president of its insurance segment and named Amazon ​healthcare (AMZN) executive Aaron Martin as his successor. Renaudin, who played a pivotal ‌role in establishing and growing the Medicare Advantage and Medicaid programs, will retire next year after ‌a 29-year career at the company, the U.S. health insurer said. Martin was vice president of healthcare at Amazon, where he oversaw strategic partnerships, marketing and ...

Brasada Capital Management, an investment management company, released its Q3 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the letter, the firm noted that the market entered the fourth quarter with equities near all-time highs and monetary policy easing. The firm also believes that this momentum could persist even though there are indications that a capital expenditure bubble exists. Further, the firm continues to invest selectively in companies with solid moats and cash flows, whil ...

The S&P 500 was down 0.3%. The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 120 points, or 0.2%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note was down to 3.51%, but the yield on the 10-year note was up to 4.19% The stock market's skid continued on Tuesday after the latest wave of economic data sent Wall Street mixed signals. ...

George Renaudin, president of its insurance segment, will retire by the third quarter of 2026. ...

The unemployment rate rose more than expected in November and previous jobs figures were revised downward as the first full report after months of a data fog revealed a weakening labor market.Hiring remained steady as US employers added 64,000 jobs in November, above expectations of a 50,000 increase, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday.But the unemployment rate jumped to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021 – up from 4.4% in September, according to government data.US employers added 64,000 ...