Core Insights - The job market in 2026 is expected to present significant opportunities in the health care sector, with eight of the top ten jobs projected to be health-related [1][2]. Group 1: Job Market Overview - Health care roles constitute only 11% of total jobs in the U.S., yet they account for 72% of job growth in the broader market [2]. - The most in-demand job for 2026 is cardiac medical techs, with a median salary of $133,907 per year and a 34% increase in wage growth and job postings since 2022 [3]. Group 2: Top Occupations and Salaries - The top ten jobs in health care for 2026 include: - Truck driver owner-operator: $160,000 per year - Nurse practitioner: $143,183 - Speech language pathologist: $109,431 - Licensed professional counselor: $107,812 - Licensed clinical social worker: $119,618 - Physical therapist: $110,848 - Occupational therapist: $105,580 - Radiation therapist: $115,923 - Data scientist: $115,079 [5]. Group 3: Industry Resilience - The tech sector is also showing resilience, with employment in computer and mathematical occupations remaining nearly 20% higher than pre-pandemic levels despite a 36% decline in job postings since early 2020 [4][5].

As of 6:30 a.m. ET futures for the three major US indexes are trending higher, with the Nasdaq leading the way, signaling a nearly 1% rise at the open. That's due in large part to its tech focus, with many of the biggest tech firms reporting earnings this week. With around 7.5 hours until the Fed's latest rate decision is announced, things are a bit of a mixed bag in financial markets on Wednesday. In Europe, where markets are open, stocks are a little lower, with the UK's FTSE 100 benchmark down 0.5%, and ...

Market Overview - U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday following a mixed close on Tuesday, with major benchmark indices showing higher futures [1] - The CME Group's FedWatch tool indicates a 97.2% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged in January [2] - The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.24%, while the two-year bond was at 3.57% [2] Index Performance - Dow Jones increased by 0.04%, S&P 500 by 0.30%, Nasdaq 100 by 0.74%, and Russell 2000 by 0.40% in premarket trading [2] - The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) was up 0.33% at $697.77, and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ) advanced 0.77% to $635.96 [2] Stocks in Focus - Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) was down 0.76% in premarket, projected to post quarterly earnings of $0.59 per share on revenue of $9.73 billion [4] - Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) rose 0.087% ahead of earnings expected to be $3.97 per share on revenue of $80.27 billion [4] - Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) advanced 0.23%, projected to post quarterly earnings of $0.45 per share on revenue of $24.78 billion [4] - Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:STX) jumped 10.02% after reporting better-than-expected revenue and earnings, along with strong guidance [4] Economic Insights - Jeffrey Roach, Chief Economist at LPL Financial, forecasts a resilient U.S. economy in 2026, with real economic growth projected at 2.5% year-over-year and nominal growth surpassing 5% [8] - Roach emphasizes that productivity growth, particularly from early AI adoption, will support economic expansion without reigniting inflation [8] - His team maintains a "tactical neutral stance on equities," favoring large-cap growth stocks and the communication services sector [9] Upcoming Economic Data - The FOMC will announce its interest-rate decision at 2:00 p.m., followed by a press conference from Fed Chair Powell at 2:30 p.m. ET [10] Commodities and Global Markets - Crude oil futures were down 0.22% to around $62.25 per barrel, while Gold Spot rose 1.75% to approximately $5,272.90 per ounce [11] - Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was trading 1.52% higher at $89,223.76 per coin [13]

US stocks were mixed on Tuesday as gains in large technology companies lifted the broader market, while sharp losses in health insurers weighed heavily on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Investors also positioned cautiously ahead of a heavy slate of corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve's first policy decision of the year, due on Wednesday. ...

Stock Market Today: Dow Falls As Fed Meeting Starts; UnitedHealth Crashes (Live) | Investor's Business DailyMUST-VIEW FOR INVESTORS: [See The Best Online Brokers For 2026]---The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes traded sharply mixed Tuesday, as the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting kicked off. An early loser was UnitedHealth Group (UNH), which plunged on the stock market today on disappointing Medicare reimbursement rates for 2027. On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ...

U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 300 points on Tuesday.Following the market opening Tuesday, the Dow traded down 0.68% to 49,074.36 while the NASDAQ gained 0.56% to 23,732.71. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.23% to 6,966.23.Check This Out: How To Earn $500 A Month From Goldman Sachs Stock Ahead Of Q4 EarningsLeading and Lagging SectorsInformation technology shares gained by 0.9% on Tuesday.In trading on Tuesday, health care stocks fell by 1%.Top HeadlineGen ...

Hardman Johnston Global Advisors, an investment management company, released its “Hardman Johnston Global Equity Strategy” investor letter for the fourth quarter of 2025. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Global equity markets delivered robust results in the quarter, backed by easing inflation trends and strong economic data. The Hardman Johnston Global Equity Strategy returned 2.91%, net of fees, compared to the MSCI AC World Net Index’s 3.29% gain. The Financials and Consumer Staples sectors c ...

Group 1 - Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) experienced a decline of 8.30% on Monday, closing at $11.16, primarily due to investor concerns over potential dilution from a recent $8.4 million sale of convertible preferred shares [1][3] - The company’s subsidiary, Ondas Networks Inc., entered into share purchase agreements to borrow $16.5 million, allowing lenders to convert debts into 970,801 preferred shares, which can further be converted into common shares [2] - The recent share sale is part of a larger strategy where Ondas raised $1 billion from the issuance of 19 million common shares and pre-funded warrants, aimed at corporate development and strategic growth, including acquisitions and joint ventures [4] Group 2 - The potential conversion of preferred shares into common shares could significantly reduce the company's debt but raises concerns about dilution for existing common shareholders [3] - Despite the challenges, there is recognition of Ondas's potential as an investment, although some analysts believe other AI stocks may offer better returns with lower risk [5]

US stock futures moved higher on Tuesday as a packed earnings week continued and investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. Contracts on the S&P 500 (ES=F) rose 0.3%, while those on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) advanced 0.6%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) were little changed on the heels of gains for Wall Street indexes. Earnings due Tuesday include results from General Motors (GM), American Airlines (AAL) and Boeing (BA). Elsewhere in corporates, ...

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