Investment Strategy & Markets

Brookfield profit rises on asset-management fundraising and wealth-solutions expansion

Brookfield's earnings grew on strength in fund raising and wealth solutions operations.

The Wall Street Journal

Apps simulate card-pack openings as $2 billion market expands

Trading-card pack-opening has grown into a $2 billion market, attracting new app-based platforms seeking revenue.

MarketWatch

Costco declares special payout to members before year-end

Costco announced a shareholder distribution, likely a dividend or buyback ahead of year-end.

CNBC

Wynn trades near five-year valuation norms, setting up options strategy

Wynn Resorts shares show technical setup for covered-call options strategy among retail traders.

CNBC

OKXICE launches round-the-clock tokenized stock trading Nov. 23

A joint venture between Intercontinental Exchange and OKX will begin offering U.S. customers 24/7 trading in tokenized versions of over 70 assets this month.

The Wall Street Journal

Cramer outlines Intel strategy as Club shifts into rotation trade

CNBC

Indonesia's No. 2 quits as governing coalition fractures

The vice president stepped down during escalating tensions between President Prabowo and his predecessor Joko Widodo.

BBC News

Dangote Cement abandons London secondary listing plan

Dangote Cement postpones its planned secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange.

The Wall Street Journal

Stock market drops as inflation surprises and AI valuations cool

U.S. stocks declined amid inflation concerns and uncertainty over artificial intelligence valuations.

The Wall Street Journal

Nvidia incident exposes risks in emerging derivatives markets

Nvidia scandal prompts weekend trading debate, exposing gaps in retail access to extended-hours markets.

CNBC

Avalanche to power NYSE's round-the-clock tokenized stock settlements

The stock exchange will exclusively use Avalanche blockchain to settle digital stock tokens on its new continuous trading platform.

The Wall Street Journal

Asian stocks recover as Seoul and Taipei prop up markets

Asian stock markets recovered from recent losses, but investor confidence remains tentative.

The Wall Street Journal

Berkshire Hathaway profit drops 28% as investment gains and insurance earnings slide

Berkshire Hathaway's quarterly net income fell 28% due to reduced investment gains and weaker insurance operation results.

The Wall Street Journal

FSA forfeitures may still yield net tax savings for workers

Workers forfeit unused flexible spending account balances annually, though tax savings offset losses for some participants.

CNBC

Berkshire Hathaway doubles buybacks despite profit drop

Berkshire Hathaway doubled buybacks in Q3 despite falling earnings, signaling confidence in equity valuations.

CNBC

Anthropic IPO odds fall as AI stocks slide post-election

Kalshi prediction market odds for Anthropic IPO fell after midterm elections and AI sector selloff.

CNBC · The Guardian

Midterm results reshape investor outlook as Israel-U.S. ties face strain

U.S. midterm elections produced market volatility; oil futures fell sharply on the week.

The Wall Street Journal

Wiretapping scandal engulfs Prabowo's Indonesian government

Indonesian presidential wiretapping scandal emerges; political instability risk for emerging market assets.

BBC News

Stock pickers unwind holdings at fastest pace since 2014

Hedge funds are reducing positions and cutting staff as market selloff accelerates.

The Wall Street Journal

Former JPMorgan executives test AI stock strategy with new wealth firm

JPMorgan alumni running an AI-focused investment fund face performance pressure as their concentrated bet tests market conviction.

The Wall Street Journal

Neocloud IREN postpones $4B in annual sales after customer asks for delay

IREN said a customer requested pushing back $4 billion in yearly revenue from 2026 to early 2027, following a sharp stock decline.

CNBC · MarketWatch

Magnificent Seven sheds $1 trillion in Thursday tech rout

Magnificent 7 tech stocks shed $1 trillion in value Thursday as equities sold off sharply.

CNBC · The Guardian · MarketWatch

Investor deploys cash reserves to acquire bank during market decline

A buyer with substantial cash reserves is acquiring a bank following Thursday's market decline.

CNBC

Lore's retail startup Wonder pursues confidential IPO filing

The e-commerce venture founded by Marc Lore has submitted confidential IPO paperwork with regulators.

CNBC

South Korean defense stocks tumble after two-year rally on rearmament

South Korean defense contractors test new weapons systems amid regional tensions.

CNBC

Strategist: Investors unprepared for crash need five-part defense plan

MarketWatch publishes a five-part strategy for investors to prepare for potential market crashes.

MarketWatch

Cramer: investors overinterpreting post-election market gains

Jim Cramer warns investors are reading too much into the post-election stock market rally.

CNBC

Stanley Black & Decker leads market as tech stocks tumble post-election

Democratic victory in unspecified election drives gains in unnamed stocks.

MarketWatch

Strategist picks 12 dividend stocks to outpace 10-year Treasuries

MarketWatch identifies 12 stocks expected to outperform 10-year Treasuries over the next decade.

MarketWatch

S&P 500 risks sharp selloff if it breaks below 7,500, JPMorgan warns

S&P 500 faces a technical breakdown risk if key support levels fail.

MarketWatch

U.S. regulators approve first equity perpetual futures contract

U.S. regulators approve first equity perpetual futures contracts, expanding derivatives available to retail traders.

MarketWatch

Indonesia's air pollution strains ties with Singapore, Malaysia

Indonesia's toxic haze creates diplomatic friction with neighbouring countries, raising political risk in the region.

BBC News

Flat five-month stretch leaves equities trading below historical valuations

MarketWatch argues flat stock market over five months now presents valuation opportunity.

MarketWatch

Tech stocks lead as broader market momentum weakens

US tech sector maintains strength while broader economic momentum weakens, signaling divergence in activity growth.

Employ America

I bonds yield 5.51% despite significant drawbacks for buyers

U.S. savings bonds now yield 5.51%, presenting a fixed-income option with constraints for investors.

CNBC

S&P 500 typically surges in years following midterm elections

CNBC examines historical S&P 500 performance patterns around US midterm elections.

CNBC

Macro strategist predicts bull market ends within year

Macro strategist forecasts current bull market ends within six to twelve months.

MarketWatch

South Korea allocates record budget for sovereign AI push

South Korea allocates record budget to develop sovereign AI model competing for global performance leadership.

CNBC

Investors consider I-bond ladders as fixed-income alternative to annuities

MarketWatch recommends I bond laddering as an alternative to annuities for retirement income.

MarketWatch

Berkshire Hathaway hits fresh peaks as October momentum fades

Berkshire Hathaway reaches new highs but October equity rally loses momentum.

CNBC

Okta joins S&P 500, replacing Kenvue

MarketWatch predicts an unnamed cybersecurity stock will be added to the S&P 500.

MarketWatch

Reddit shares plummet on weak search referral traffic

Reddit shares fell sharply in their largest single-day decline; analysts expect further pressure ahead.

MarketWatch

Tech slides while defensive stocks gain in afternoon trading update

Tech stocks fell sharply while defensive equities gained, signaling a rotation toward lower-risk assets.

CNBC · MarketWatch

Columnist: Inflation, rates, AI, Iran conflict outweigh midterm elections for markets

New York Times analysis examines why equity markets show limited reaction to U.S. midterm election outcomes.

The New York Times

Retirees often leave 401(k)s untouched, complicating required distributions

Most retirees leave 401(k) accounts untouched immediately after retirement, delaying withdrawal decisions.

MarketWatch

Financial planners tout HSAs as overlooked investment option during open enrollment

CNBC highlights health savings accounts as overlooked investment vehicles during open enrollment season.

CNBC

U.S. economy grows 3.4% in third quarter, up from 2.2% pace

U.S. third-quarter 2026 GDP advance estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Bureau of Economic Analysis

Magnificent Seven stocks diverge as correlation collapses

Magnificent Seven stocks diverge as group correlation breaks down, forcing investors to pick individual winners.

CNBC

Cramer: Tuesday's rally lacks conviction, holds back from buying

CNBC

HSBC to repurchase as much as $1 billion in stock after Q3 profit matches forecasts

HSBC authorizes up to $1 billion share buyback after third-quarter profit meets forecasts.

The Guardian · CNBC

Cramer: Wave of large IPOs could derail market gains

CNBC

Analysts: autumn stock rallies don't match year-end gains

MarketWatch analysis finds no statistical basis for a pre-Christmas stock market rally, contradicting popular investor lore.

MarketWatch

Former NFL prospect teaches high schoolers to start retirement accounts

High-school financial-literacy teacher guides students to open Roth IRAs, expanding retail investor base at younger ages.

MarketWatch

Markets face pivotal week with multiple catalysts ahead

Stock market faces a major test this week amid unspecified headwinds.

MarketWatch

Goldman cuts Korea stock forecast 25% as AI valuations contract

Goldman Sachs cut its Kospi forecast 25%, signaling dimmed outlook for South Korean AI-linked equities.

MarketWatch

S&P 500 historically rallies 15.5% in nine months after midterm elections

MarketWatch commentary argues stock-market volatility will ease after midterm elections regardless of outcome.

MarketWatch

Stock gains diverge from economic fundamentals as AI widens Wall Street-Main Street gap

MarketWatch analysis: stock returns have decoupled from economic fundamentals.

MarketWatch

Flows surge into quality-focused stock funds as investors prioritize safety

Investors are rotating toward lower-risk assets, signaling reduced appetite for growth exposure.

CNBC · MarketWatch

Martin Lewis promotes overlooked investment opportunity

Financial advisers promote annuities as a retirement income tool offering steady payouts with lower risk exposure.

BBC News · MarketWatch

Young adults bypass new SUVs for cheap used cars they can repair themselves

Young Americans are buying older Y2K-era vehicles instead of new SUVs, shifting demand away from new car sales.

The Guardian

SK Hynix stock falls as chipmaker abandons Solidigm IPO

SK Hynix abandons Solidigm IPO, sending its shares lower on failed capital-raising plan.

CNBC

Nasdaq plunges on multiple headwinds while select stocks gain ground

Nasdaq decline reflects confluence of headwinds; some sectors hold ground amid selloff.

MarketWatch · CNBC

Tokenized stock trading surges abroad despite U.S. bank resistance

Tokenized stock trading expands internationally while U.S. financial firms including Goldman Sachs resist the model.

CNBC

S&P 500 could face 15% pullback as bull market peaks quietly

MarketWatch commentary argues S&P 500 correction of 15% follows a quiet market peak.

MarketWatch

Equities aim for second straight day higher as Qnity wins Apple iPhone contract

U.S. stocks attempt a second consecutive day of gains as Qnity secures iPhone manufacturing business from Apple.

CNBC

S&P 500 approaches critical level as traders await earnings reports

Investors await earnings reports to justify continued stock market gains, with S&P 500 technical levels in focus.

CNBC

Data center shares slide as Korea IPO tumbles 30%

South Korean data center IPO drops 30%, weighing on global data center equities.

CNBC

MSCI downgrade threat pushes Bank Indonesia toward rate increase

Bank Indonesia faces rate-hike pressure as MSCI downgrade threat triggers market selloff in rupiah assets.

CNBC

Major stock exchange joins CBOE in offering late-night options trading

NYSE extends options trading hours as exchanges compete to capture demand for round-the-clock derivatives access.

CNBC

Indonesia's economy deteriorates under Prabowo as investors flee

Indonesia faces an economic crisis that threatens emerging-market stability and regional supply chains.

The New York Times

Indonesia's main stock index hits six-year bottom amid downgrade worries

Indonesian equities fall to six-year lows amid concern over MSCI index downgrade.

CNBC

Trader bets against the position that tanked markets Friday

CNBC

Advisor questions whether Roth conversions make financial sense for some

Top-ranked financial advisor questions whether Roth conversions remain worthwhile under current conditions.

CNBC

Older investors embrace options ETFs for steady payouts despite tax drawbacks

Retail investors, particularly older adults, are purchasing options-based ETFs for monthly income without fully understanding the tax implications.

CNBC

Chart pattern suggests S&P 500 may face extended underperformance

S&P 500 showing internal rotation pattern that signals potential further equity weakness ahead.

MarketWatch

Gen Z renters view investment gains as primary success marker over home purchases

Gen Z prioritizes investment success over homeownership, signaling shift in wealth-building priorities among younger cohort.

MarketWatch

Managed futures strategy could outperform bonds over extended periods

Hedge fund strategy positioned as outperforming bonds over long horizon despite near-term stagnation risk.

CNBC

Schwab launches tax-conscious long-short strategy for affluent clients

Schwab launches tax-aware investment strategy to capture wealth-management demand from high-net-worth clients.

CNBC

Kimberly-Clark shares surge to four-year weekly high following September decline

Kimberly-Clark shares reach four-year highs this week, driven by unspecified positive catalysts.

CNBC

Roundup identifies depressed S&P 500 stocks with analyst recovery targets

Nearly 40% of S&P 500 stocks are in bear markets; analysts identify 10 with upside potential to 81%.

MarketWatch

Indonesia's equities fall sharply amid MSCI downgrade threat

MSCI threatens to remove Indonesia from its indexes, triggering a stock market plunge.

The New York Times

Private equity firms turn to debt markets as IPO activity slows

Private equity-backed companies are turning to debt markets instead of IPOs to return capital to investors amid IPO slowdown.

CNBC

Historian questions whether conventional financial wisdom truly deserves its reputation

Historian challenges conventional financial wisdom, questioning whether widely-accepted money advice is actually sound.

CNBC

Stocks alone may expose you to excessive risk, analysts say 60-40 mix remains optimal

MarketWatch argues a 60-40 stock-bond portfolio remains prudent despite current equity valuations.

MarketWatch

Small-cap stocks plunge ten percent from recent peak in two months

Small-cap stocks fell 10% from recent record highs within two months, raising questions about the speed and drivers of the decline.

MarketWatch

S&P 500 declines sharply amid inflation worries and artificial intelligence spending questions

U.S. stocks decline amid rising inflation concerns and questions about artificial intelligence investment returns.

MarketWatch · The New York Times

BlackRock's assets reach half of U.S. economic output following 15% expansion

BlackRock's assets under management reached half U.S. GDP following 15% growth, reflecting concentration in asset management.

MarketWatch

Commentator says SEC proposals would benefit Wall Street at retail investors' expense

SEC proposes new rules that critics argue would harm retail investors while benefiting Wall Street firms.

MarketWatch

Investor Paul Tudor Jones warns of potential stock market difficulties in 2027

Paul Tudor Jones warns 2027 could present significant challenges for stock market performance.

CNBC · MarketWatch

S&P 500 near records while typical stocks lag significantly behind

CNBC reports Wall Street expects bullish resolution at a critical stock market juncture.

CNBC · MarketWatch

Interactive tool demonstrates how continuous market participation builds wealth

CNBC publishes interactive calculator demonstrating Cramer's buy-and-hold investment philosophy for retail investors.

CNBC

S&P 500 bull market reaches four-year milestone amid uncertainty about longevity

U.S. bull market reaches four-year milestone; investors cite headwinds to extending gains into a fifth year.

MarketWatch · CNBC

Investor maintains stock positions despite acknowledging current headwinds

CNBC commentary argues for maintaining equity exposure despite current market headwinds.

CNBC

Justices signal positions on retirement plan lawsuit involving Intel workers

Supreme Court signals its leanings in a 401(k) case involving private funds and underperformance claims.

CNBC

AI infrastructure company abandons public offering amid valuation worries

Firmus withdrew its planned IPO, citing recent turbulence and unfavorable conditions in capital markets.

BBC News

Analyst identifies Nasdaq 100 opportunity through options strategy

CNBC

Investing Club discusses market outlook and Intel's recovery from negative news

Intel receives relief following a concerning report; Cramer offers market guidance for Wednesday trading.

CNBC

One strategist sees significant upside potential in Micron's current valuation

An analyst argues Micron stock is undervalued and could triple based on valuation math.

MarketWatch

Stock indexes reach new peak despite large bearish options positions

U.S. stocks reached record highs while options markets signal investor skepticism through bearish positioning.

CNBC

Early life choices matter more than earnings for long-term financial security

Financial decisions made in one's 20s, rather than income level, are the primary determinant of long-term debt and retirement outcomes.

MarketWatch