Wall Street Has a Federal Reserve Problem That Could Turn Ugly for Stocks in 2026
Key Points
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s term is up in May.
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President Trump has publicly feuded with Powell over the course of his term.
Harvest Strategy Explained: Maximizing Profits in Marketing and Investing
Key Takeaways
- A harvest strategy reduces investment to maximize profits from a mature product.
- This strategy reallocates funds from outdated products to new technologies or models.
- It often involves cutting marketing and capital expenses while relying on brand loyalty.
- Harvest strategies can also serve as exit plans for venture capitalists.
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Read MoreWall Street rises after an encouraging inflation update, as Micron helps AI stocks stop their slide
U.S. stocks rose on Thursday following an encouraging report on inflation that could help the Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year. A strong profit report from Micron Technology also helped AI stocks halt their sharp slides, at least for now.
The S&P 500 climbed 0.8 per cent and broke a four-day losing streak.
Read MoreBubbles and boring bets: What’s coming for tech stocks in 2026
Neocloud provider CoreWeave Inc. has lost about two-thirds of its market value since hitting a high in June. (Bloomberg image)
Investors will remember 2025 as the year the artificial intelligence rally broadened out and the fears became more pronounced — not only of a bubble in the stocks,
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Read MoreThinking of mutual funds? Start with these basics
Mutual funds are among the most popular investment options for Indian investors but knowing how to invest is just as important as deciding where to invest. Questions around right number of funds to tax benefits often leave investors confused, especially in the early years.
From understanding whether mutual funds can help save tax to figuring out how much to invest,
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Read MoreThe Burst
Buffett’s Billion Dollar Bet Is a Halloween Treat
It’s not every day that Warren Buffett bets big on a bank outside the United States, but his latest move suggests he sees something special in one international fintech company.
The stock, relatively unknown compared to Buffett’s flagship investments like Coca-Cola or Apple, serves millions across Latin America and is elbowing into our out,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
This AI-Powered Sports Stock That Just Scored Big, Is It a Buy?
Sportradar (NASDAQ:SRAD) should be on your radar for a stock to watch after soaring post earnings despite announcing mixed results for earnings versus revenue for Q4 of 2024.
The company surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once in the past four quarters but revenues have steadily increased and eclipsed consensus expectations.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
51% Of Buffett’s Portfolio Is In 1 Stock
Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time. He has made billions of dollars by following a simple investment philosophy: invest in companies with strong competitive advantages that are trading at fair prices.
One of Buffett’s favorite companies is Apple now represents an astonishing 51% of his entire stock portfolio.
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