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- This strategy reallocates funds from outdated products to new technologies or models.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 MoreTreasury official: The Fed can cut rates next year, even in the face of strong growth
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it expects the economy to grow at a pace of 3% and that the Federal Reserve can continue to lower interest rates in that environment.
Joe Lavorgna, counselor to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, told Yahoo Finance in an interview that the economy is experiencing a boom without inflation tied to President Trump’s deregulatory,
Read MoreThe Burst
Is Cava’s Rapid Expansion a Risky Overstretch?
CAVA has been growing like a weed, now sporting 341 locations across 25 states. While the pace of new openings slowed slightly this year with just 33 new restaurants in the first 28 weeks of 2024 compared to 43 in 2023, the management still reported a solid 32.6% year-over-year revenue increase, and generated $487 million.
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The $1 Trillion Buyback Boom, Who’s Spending Most to Boost Their Stock?
In February 2025 alone, corporate America saw an explosion of stock buybacks. More than 160 companies announced fresh repurchase plans—more than double the previous month’s tally. But the real story isn’t just the sheer volume; it’s who is leading the charge.
Goldman Sachs projects that S&P 500 buybacks will hit a record-breaking $1 trillion in 2025,
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Spotlight: How To Spot a Breakout
Perhaps there is no better technical pattern to master if you want to consistently and predictably generate superior returns than the breakout.
It’s a generic term that applies to a wide range of chart patterns, including basic support and resistance, as well as flag patterns, cup-and-handles, and many others. So,