US stock futures jump today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq turn green ahead of key economic data and holiday-thinned trading
US stock futures were mostly flat early Tuesday as investors braced for a batch of delayed economic reports that could help clarify the health of the American economy. Futures tied to the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average hovered near the flatline after Wall Street posted its third straight session of gains to start the week. » Read more about: US stock futures jump today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq turn green ahead of key economic data and holiday-thinned trading »
Read MoreFarmers head into 2026 facing uncertain trade and crop prices — but beef remains a bright spot
Many farmers are entering 2026 in a tight spot.
Crop growers in the Midwest and Great Plains are grappling with low crop prices. Scott Irwin, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign agricultural economist, said there’s been a stretch of general losses in corn, soybeans and wheat. Row-crop producers have lost a combined $34.6 billion this year before crop insurance and other support,
Read MoreDespite Its Recent Dip, Cathie Wood Just Bought $30 Million in This Fintech Giant
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Investors bailed on Robinhood Markets last week, but investor Cathie Wood decided to back up the truck.
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During the sell-off, ETFs managed by Wood’s Ark Invest purchased just over $30 million worth of shares in the brokerage and crypto company.
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In the long term,
Value Investing That's Worked
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By Matt Wagner, CFA
Three consecutive years of dominance from growth, momentum and the “Mag 7” have put valuations at the forefront of investor concerns heading into 2026.
The U.S. market increasingly feels like a
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Read MoreIs US stock market open or closed on 25 December 2025? Check full list of market holidays for 2026
US stock market holiday: The US stock market indices will remain closed on Thursday, 25 December 2025, on the account of the Christmas Day holiday celebrated in the United States and around the world.
According to the official holiday list on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE),
The Burst
Is Archer Aviation the Next Breakout Stock?
Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) has become one of the most talked-about names in artificial intelligence and not just because of its work with governments and Fortune 500s.
Investors have started to view a Palantir partnership as something of a credibility stamp. So when the company joined forces with a lesser-known player like Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR),
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Read MoreThe Ivy
1 Science Powerhouse To Own for the Next Decade
Thermo Fisher Scientific has a knack for thriving even in challenging markets. While the company isn’t entirely immune to today’s global headwinds, slower biopharmaceutical spending, tighter budgets in academic labs, and muted demand in China, it has weathered the storm far better than most of its peers.
The reason?
A combination of unmatched scale,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
The Pet Care Powerhouse Flying Under Wall Street’s Radar
With the S&P 500 having advanced by about 23.7% year-to-date, deals among large-cap companies appear few and far between.
One stock that may be attractive, however, is Idexx Laboratories (NASDAQ:IDXX). This company specializes in veterinary diagnostic devices as well as poultry and livestock testing, among other animal-care essentials. Idexx also makes water testing supplies to monitor and maintain water quality.
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