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The biggest mistake investors are making right now is hiding in one country and one market.
Stocks surged yesterday, and they’re showing subdued gains in early trading today. Gold and silver are up a bit, too, while crude oil is flat. Treasuries and the dollar are mostly unchanged.
Much to the surprise of many investors, 2025 may turn out to be another great year for the US equity markets. That would buck the likelihood that the S&P 500 Index (^SPX) would not score a “three-peat,” or a third successive double-digit gain. Naturally, investors wonder if 2026 will see a fourth year of double-digit gains. Here’s my take, writes Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research.
Retail stocks were a bright spot yesterday. Shares of Kohl's Corp. (KSS) soared after the retailer increased its forecast for the second straight quarter. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) also surged on the back of better results and a boosted forecast, notes Amber Kanwar, host of the In the Money with Amber Kanwar podcast.
Stocks enjoyed a solid relief rally yesterday, though they’re subdued in light holiday-week trading today. Gold and silver are up notably, while crude oil and Bitcoin are easing back.
CubeSmart (CUBE) is a self-managed REIT focused on the ownership, operation, management, acquisition, and development of self-storage properties in the US. It owns 660 self-storage properties, totaling about 48.2 million rentable square feet across the District of Columbia and 25 states. It also manages 863 stores for third parties, explains Ben Reynolds, editor of Top 10 REITs.
We are raising our intermediate-term rating on Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI) to “Buy” from “Hold.” In our view, missteps by the company on revenue delivery and margin shortfalls are fully reflected in the share price, while the potential for strong forward momentum is being overlooked, writes Jim Kelleher, analyst at Argus Research.
Seasonality often gets dismissed as folklore. Yet history keeps proving that the final stretch of the year — November and December — has been a sweet spot for equity investors. Both history and the present setup argue for staying risk-on into year-end, writes Michael Gayed, editor of The Lead-Lag Report.
Sometimes, doing nothing is the most strategic move you can make. Warren Buffett has mastered that lesson better than anyone. In its latest quarterly results, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) revealed it was sitting on a record cash hoard of $387 billion, notes Bill Patalon, chief stock picker at Stock Picker’s Corner.
Not so long ago (Oct. 10), I wrote about how some credit-sensitive stocks were stumbling. That stumble is now turning into a swoon – and that’s helping sink stocks.

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Small-to-Mid Capitalization stocks are in the midst of an impressive rallyThis is due to third quarter earnings surprises, plus the fact that small-to-mid capitalization stocks are more "domestic" and naturally benefitting from a strong U.S. economy, plus anticipated Fed key interest rate cutsWhen there is an early January effect, then the "real January effect" in the New Year is typically spectacularFurthermore, due to all the onshoring efforts, up to 5% annual GDP growth is likely in 2026Louis will reveal his favorite small-to-mid capitalization stocks that are poised to prosper. 

How changes in immigration, an aging population, and the expansion of AI could impact monetary policy and margins in the coming years, and why recent events provide clues on what to watch for in 2026.

Wondering how to make more money in the stock market? Investing legend William O’Neil did it better than anybody for decades—and he shared his methods when he started Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) back in 1984. In this session, you’ll learn how IBD’s proprietary investing methodology can help you pinpoint winning stocks, deploy a precisely-timed buy/sell strategy and manage your portfolio like a seasoned veteran. IBD Product Coach Scott St. Clair will present a three-step process you can use every day to improve your returns.

Gains have largely been concentrated in the biggest stocks in 2025. Could the rally begin to broaden to unloved corners of the market like value and small cap stocks? Join Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Equity Strategist, Michael Casper and Equity Strategist, Gill Wolff for a look at what might be in store as we close the book on 2025.  

Without the massive and rapid expansion of reliable, always-on energy, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) age might be doomed to die on the vine. AI marks a paradigm shift for energy demand. Large data centers can consume nearly as much electricity as a midsize city, and generative AI platforms like ChatGPT use at least 10x the energy of a typical Google search. In this presentation, Ben will dive into how much more energy/electricity the US will need – and which companies will profit from helping meet that demand.

It's true that in a bull market most stocks post gains. But traders aren't looking for small gains or to match the market's movement — they're looking for outsized gains, which only a small percentage can deliver. In this talk, I'll show the characteristics of the best stocks, the stocks that knock the ball out of the ballpark and can move your account balance in a meaningful way. 

In this timely webinar, Samantha LaDuc will discuss the Fed's potential 50bp rate cut in September — widely seen as a clear signal that recession risks are no longer looming, but imminent. With rate cuts coming into rising inflation and rising unemployment, the labor market is showing clear signs of cracking. Samantha will walk through the implications of easing into slowing growth and outline the key upcoming event risks around employment, inflation, and GDP.

Wondering how to make more money in the stock market? Investing legend William O’Neil did it better than anybody for decades—and he shared his methods when he started Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) back in 1984. In this session, you’ll learn how IBD’s proprietary investing methodology can help you pinpoint winning stocks, deploy a precisely-timed buy/sell strategy and manage your portfolio like a seasoned veteran. IBD Product Coach Harold Morris will present a three-step process you can use every day to improve your returns.

This session dives into Stocktwits social sentiment data to identify where retail investor attention is currently, and their top picks for the rest of the year. Plus, a walkthrough of the Stocktwits platform so you can perform this analysis yourself.   

Join this session with Joe Markman for 3 buy-now energy picks. Plus, Joe will discuss the fusion asymmetric bet (and why AI accelerates it). 

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While the mechanisms and machinations of the markets have changed a lot since Benjamin Graham first devised a practical method for analyzing stocks, or even since Peter Lynch racked up big wins picking equities for Fidelity's Magellan Fund, one thing remains true: companies that deliver constant profits for shareholders will see their share prices increase.

Lofty current valuations show that the easy money has already been made, and those looking to profit should be more selective going forward. So which sectors will lead the market over the months ahead? What’s the best way to limit risk in the current environment? You will find the answers to these questions and more from the top industry professionals on these pages, unlike watching the stock market news on TV. Going beyond the stock market news today, many investors are searching for investments that they can depend on. Of course, there's no such thing as a sure bet, but the top experts featured here will share the picks they think are the next best things and the sectors that are bound to thrive in the days and months ahead.

The current market environment is particularly well-suited for stock pickers and stock-trading experts—especially the experts featured here whose careers are devoted to uncovering the best opportunities available in even the most rapidly changing environment. Get easy access to the nation’s leading stock experts who regularly share their takes on where market trends are headed, where to find bargains, and how to stay ahead of the curve.

Watch videos and read articles by these experts and discover their outlooks on what’s ahead for stocks, but more importantly, identify the most compelling sectors and industry groups, as well as the specific buying opportunities for optimal growth or income. These pages are chock-full of valuable insights from our experts' varying perspectives and expertise.