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Welcome to the ‘AI burnout trade’ — as investors grow tired of debating tech’s promises

AI is likely to pay off eventually, but investors are getting sick of all the hand-wringing over near-term returns, analysts say....

6 days ago

Here’s how the Fed should reveal its outlook for the economy

As Chairman Kevin Warsh looks to revamp the central bank’s communication strategy, the dot plot is ripe for change....

6 days ago

Elon Musk may have just taken a major step toward consolidating his empire

Tesla’s newly unveiled flying sports car, which features SpaceX rocket thrusters, could help Musk push for a merger between his two biggest companies, analysts say,...

6 days ago

Many of 2026’s hottest stocks have seen dramatic comedowns this week

Many of the best-performing stocks of 2026 fell this week, while this year’s biggest losers also changed course,...

6 days ago

Retiring abroad? Don’t cut these financial ties to the U.S.

Think carefully about your Social Security, Medicare, credit cards and bank accounts before picking your new home overseas....

6 days ago

The stock market has already crashed: Why a Wall Street veteran says Nike is the ultimate turnaround trade.

Larry McDonald says the S&P 500’s record chasing is hiding lots of companies with sliding stocks. He has ideas on how to play that....

6 days ago

A stock-market ‘sell’ signal has been silenced — but these Bank of America strategists say it’s too early to buy

Even though October’s correction has brought about some relief for bond markets and revivified the rate sensitive sectors of the stock market, Bank of America’s strategists recommend staying risk-off ...

6 days ago

Is Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo worth $2,000? See how it stacks up against other foldable phones.

Preorders for the iPhone Duo began Friday, marking Apple’s debut in a foldable phone market largely dominated by Samsung and Google....

6 days ago

Can a $55,000-plus robot load the dishwasher? Inside my afternoon with two humanoid housekeepers.

Tau Robotics’ humanoids vacuumed my floors and wiped my counters — with some help from humans behind the scenes...

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Nearly 40% of the S&P 500 is in a bear market. Here are 10 of those stocks that analysts say can gain up to 81%.

The S&P 500’s strong overall performance reflects its heavy weighting at the top. Under the surface, more than a third of the index’s stocks are down at least 20% from their 52-week highs....

6 days ago

The best of the AI trade could be behind us. Here’s how to prepare, according to Barclays

The London-headquartered bank recommends holding on to big tech stocks ahead of their earnings, but has a preference for companies with strong business models....

6 days ago

‘It’s a wait-and-see situation’: I’m 63 and diagnosed with lymphoma. Should I take my Social Security next year?

“My plan is to continue working as long as I’m able to do so and invest my Social Security benefits while I’m still earning a paycheck.”...

6 days ago

Here are the key things Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh said — and didn’t say — while Americans were sleeping Thursday night

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh had an opportunity Thursday night to shape expectations heading into the central bank’s interest-rate-setting meeting in two week’s time — and in keeping with his pra...

6 days ago

Tesla finally delivers on its promise to create a flying car

Tesla’s demonstration of a levitating Roadster sports car was “an engineering flex with no commercial value beyond embarrassing traditional car makers.”...

1 week ago

Pepsi loses more ground in the soda wars, as KFC switches to Coke

As more people switch to Coke, some analysts are getting more worried about the state of archrival Pepsi....

1 week ago

How a midterm sweep by Democrats could turn this tech selloff into a tech crash

Popular AI names are under pressure again this week — but the pain could worsen after the Nov. 3 election....

1 week ago

Don’t ditch tech stocks just yet. Make these moves to take advantage of the latest AI reset.

Investors have a ‘love-hate relationship’ with tech stocks now — and experts recommend selectively hunting for bargains while also betting on the major cloud companies....

1 week ago

This one governor’s race could derail the AI trade that’s powered the stock market

Here’s the Nov. 3 contest that “presents the biggest election-specific risk,” analysts say....

1 week ago

Big pharma stocks near all-time highs as tech selloff pushes investors toward safer bets

Shares of AbbVie, Eli Lilly and Gilead Sciences are trading at or near record highs....

1 week ago

Are we spending our retirement money in the right order? Our plan is: Social Security, annuities, cash — then IRA.

Spending all your cash first can make your income surge in later years....

1 week ago

CoreWeave investors are feeling spooked, as the company’s stock and bonds see fresh pressure

It’s getting more expensive for investors to buy protection against a CoreWeave default....

1 week ago

Traders pile into bonds and defensive stocks as the ‘tech wreck’ picks up steam

The continued selloff in the AI trade is forcing investors to ditch highflying tech for relative safety of government bonds, even as hot inflation threatens to make that trade complicated....

1 week ago

Will mortgage rates stay above 7% in 2027? Signs point to yes.

Two new forecasts spell bad news for home buyers and sellers...

1 week ago

Micron, Nvidia and other chip stocks face renewed pressure as AI fears swell

Reported details about Anthropic’s financial progress are adding to concerns about the health of the AI ecosystem....

1 week ago

There’s a ‘monstrous bull market’ developing under the surface of the S&P 500. This hedge-fund manager tells you where it’s at.

The index may not move much because the stocks with the biggest weightings lag, but there’s a bull market starting to bubble elsewhere, says a hedge-fund manager....

1 week ago

This 30-year market veteran is alarmed by a near-record S&P 500. Here’s where he’s investing instead.

Steven Jon Kaplan sees a completely irrational stock market right now, and investors ignoring a perfectly safe way to play that....

1 week ago

I’m 64 years old, with two sons, but only one works in the family firm. Should I leave him 70% of the business?

“I have some reservations about the long-term stability of my younger son’s marriage.”...

1 week ago

‘New Girl’ star Jake Johnson lists lush and private Pasadena estate for $3.3 million

Jake Johnson is looking to sell his four-bedroom, four-bathroom Southern California property, which offers approximately 3,153 square feet of living space....

1 week ago

Why the AI trade is not set up for a rebound like July’s, according to JPMorgan

Fewer shorts, buybacks ending, no inflows and too many longs imply no recovery is imminent, says a JPMorgan strategist....

1 week ago

TSMC CEO sees no sign of a slowdown as chip foundry reports record profit

The semiconductor foundry announced third-quarter net profits of 763.34 Taiwanese new dollars, marking a record....

1 week ago

Anthropic’s slowing growth could be the AI trade’s latest red flag

Anthropic’s revenue growth appears to be cooling as the company prepares for its public debut, further stoking investors’ AI jitters...

1 week ago

The AI trade is splintering as inflation fears rattle hyped-up tech stocks

Investors are wondering if steep inflation and increased borrowing costs could derail the AI buildout....

1 week ago

Rocket Lab’s stock slides as the company pushes back Neutron’s first launch

Neutron, a medium-lift rocket meant to rival SpaceX’s Falcon 9, will no longer launch this year....

1 week ago

You’re probably too invested in equities. Why a 60-40 portfolio is still the smart way to go.

For most of U.S. history, an all-stock and a 60-40 portfolio have run neck-and-neck for trailing 30-year returns....

1 week ago

From a record high to a 10% drop in just two months: Why small-cap stocks have unraveled so fast

Buckle up: Small-cap stocks just hit a market milestone they’d rather avoid....

1 week ago

The COLA wars are coming for Social Security

The annual cost-of-living adjustment may soon be capped, curtailed, means-tested or scrapped altogether under various proposals being actively considered...

1 week ago

Meet the baby chasers — they’re transforming the housing market and solving the childcare crisis

Baby boomers have been the biggest force driving home sales over the last few years. Many of them are moving to be close to family, and in particular, their grandchildren....

1 week ago

CoreWeave sparks worry about broader credit-market stress as its bonds tumble

Signs of stress in the high-yield “junk” bond market are rising, with recent borrowing tied to artificial intelligence falling under increased scrutiny....

1 week ago

Why Dell’s stock was one of the S&P 500’s biggest laggards on Wednesday

An analyst sees limited room for Dell and HPE shares to continue climbing, as dynamics could shift within the market for memory components....

1 week ago

What to expect at the next Fed meeting now that rate-hike odds are rising

Market participants and economists are split on the question of whether or not the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by another quarter-point in two weeks....

1 week ago

Did this year’s COLA beat inflation? Here’s how spending by American seniors stacks up so far in 2026.

The cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6%, which will give Social Security recipients an average of $75 more per month....

1 week ago

3 things that are driving inflation higher

Struggling with elevated prices? You don’t have to look much further than your local gas station....

1 week ago

Rising bond yields and higher inflation leave the Fed trapped in a rate-hike dilemma

There isn’t any way to spin Wednesday’s hot consumer-price index report as good, especially when looking at the bond market’s reaction....

1 week ago

Micron wins praise from Elon Musk for not being too greedy

Top memory-chip providers have ample room to raise prices further, but Musk thinks Micron isn’t squeezing its customers to an excessive degree....

1 week ago

How Iran’s $2 trillion threat puts your AI stocks at risk

The Fed admits it can’t cool Big Tech’s spending spree. Tehran says it can, and it just named the targets....

1 week ago

Social Security’s COLA will be 3.6% in 2027 as inflation persists

The increase is aimed at helping about 68 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation...

1 week ago

Charles Schwab and DoorDash ranked among bargain stocks that could lead the market higher

Third-quarter earnings growth is expected to be driven by energy and semiconductor companies, but what if the rest of the market shows up? HSBC envisages a stock market finally broadening out....

1 week ago

What analysts are watching with key semiconductor maker TSMC set to report results

Analysts at JPMorgan and Citigroup see further revenue growth for the semiconductor foundry, even after already posting a record-breaking figure for the third quarter....

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