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World trade has stalled but hasn't turned down just yet, says economist Nick Sargen, as he examines the impact of global shocks and investor strategy amid ongoing market uncertainty.

Kalshi traders assign a 56% probability that May nonfarm payrolls will beat Wall Street's 90,000 estimate, with odds of topping 100,000 jobs now at...

Invesco strategist Brian Levitt pushes back on gloom, pointing to easing pressures and strong fundamentals supporting the rally.

• Earnings strength:...

U.S. indices closed at fresh records with the Dow near 50,674, Nasdaq at 26,917, and S&P 500 at 7,564, yet a third of the index now sits in just seven...

Oil jumped 8% on Iran ceasefire standoff, halting S&P 500 gains. Geopolitical risk now stands as a clear headwind for the equity rally.

Zelenskyy warns of a looming massive Russian attack while Moscow weighs diesel and jet fuel export limits after Ukrainian strikes cut refinery output...

• Fed and BoE signal no near-term rate shifts, prioritizing stability amid mixed signals
• SoftBank's $75B AI data center plan in France underscores...

Wall Street indices hit fresh highs on tech and AI strength, yet participation narrowed sharply.

• Dow closed at record 50,650 while S&P 500 and...

• Independence at Risk: Powell warned that removing Fed officials over policy differences would erode credibility built over decades.
• New Inflation...

• MU jumps 8.67% to $973.54, extending yesterday's 19.29% gain
• MPWR rises 6.13% to $1.76K amid strong recent momentum
• SNDK climbs 4.31% to $1.66K,...

Negotiations between the US and Iran over a draft ceasefire extension and reopening the Strait of Hormuz continued through the weekend with both sides...

Market dips often create chances to buy strong blue chips without fundamental issues.

• Lockheed Martin (LMT) stands out as the world's largest...

The S&P 500 could reach 8,000-8,200 by year-end if multiples expand to historical peaks (Shiller P/E 44, forward P/E 23.5), as Q1 2026 earnings...

Nvidia's new PC chip and AI server demand lift sentiment, yet licensing rules and shortages introduce friction.

• Nvidia momentum: RTX Spark...

All Ivy Portfolio ETFs remain in invest mode at May-end under both 10- and 12-month SMAs, with no cash signals.

• S&P 500 closed May at a record...

FTSE Russell now adds large new IPOs eligible for the Russell Top 500 to its US indexes after the close on day five of trading. The change, effective...

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