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U.S. Household Stock Allocation Hits Record 55.1%
The average U.S. household's allocation to stocks has hit a record 55.1% of net worth, pushing the historically most reliable long-term stock-return indicator to its most bearish reading ever.
Dow drops 800 points as S&P 500 posts fifth weekly loss
Major US stock indexes, including the **Dow**, **S&P 500**, and **Nasdaq**, have entered correction territory, with the Dow tumbling nearly 800 points and the S&P 500 marking its fifth consecutive wee
ICE, NYSE Set Record Volumes After Middle East Strikes
Following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, ICE recorded its busiest day with 35 million contracts, while NYSE’s closing auction hit a record 3.57 billion shares, underscoring soaring market activi
PSU banks plunge up to 20% amid war fears
War‑related geopolitical tension and a record‑low rupee sent India's public‑sector bank index tumbling, with all 12 PSU banks in the red and the index down roughly 16% since the conflict began.
VTI vs VOO: Motley Fool Analysts Split on Best Vanguard ETF
A Motley Fool bull-bear debate weighs the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) against the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), with one analyst favoring VTI's broader diversification and another backing VOO'
U.S. Stocks Slip to Lows as Trump Boosts Biofuel
The U.S. stock market fell sharply to six‑month lows amid war‑driven risk aversion, while the Trump administration’s new biofuel blending mandate sparked industry backlash over already spiking fuel pr
Kraken Hits $25B Volume as Tokenized Stocks Expand
Tokenized equities are surging, with Kraken’s xStocks platform topping $25 billion in volume, prompting Coinbase and NYSE to launch their own token offerings despite concerns over price gaps and reduc
Microsoft Freezes Azure, Sales Hiring Amid 24% Stock Slide
Microsoft has frozen hiring in its Azure cloud and North American sales divisions as its stock slides toward its worst-ever start to a year, down roughly 24%.
Micron Becomes Cheapest S&P 500 Stock at 4.5× P/E
Micron Technology’s shares slid 7% to $355.46, pushing the stock into bear‑market territory and making its forward P/E of 4.5 the lowest among S&P 500 constituents, as analysts lifted its 12‑month ear
Dow Jones Falls 482 Points as Oil Rises 5% on Iran
U.S. markets tumbled as rising oil prices amid escalating Iran tensions spurred sharp declines across major indices, while political rhetoric and legal setbacks added to investor unease across the boa
Micron shares slide as AI demand defies memory cycle
Micron’s shares slipped for a sixth straight day as a Morgan Stanley analyst warned that AI‑driven memory demand is unusually durable, challenging traditional cyclical expectations despite investor fe
3 Dividend ETFs Crushing S&P 500 in 2026
Three dividend-focused ETFs are beating the S&P 500 this year as energy-heavy value stocks surge while the index's tech, financial, and consumer-discretionary heavyweights drag the broader market down
UBS: $120 Crude Could Cut FY27 Earnings Growth to 11%
UBS warns that sustained crude oil prices at $120 a barrel could slash India's FY27 earnings growth from 16% to about 11%, highlighting the country's import dependence and potential market pressures.
Dow Rises as Oil Prices Fall on U.S.-Iran Tensions Ease
The stock market is experiencing a rally, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all rising, driven by cautious optimism surrounding potential de-escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions and talks of a ceasefire.
Stocks Rise as Oil Falls Despite Iran Cease-Fire Rejection
U.S. stocks rose on March 25, 2026, with the Dow hitting a one-week high, even as oil prices fell despite Iran's reported rejection of a U.S. cease-fire plan.
Bank of America Gives Microsoft Buy Rating, $500 Target
Bank of America reinstated coverage of Microsoft stock with a buy rating and $500 price target, citing durable AI demand despite near‑term cash‑flow pressure and a 23% YTD share decline.
Stock Futures Jump as U.S. Sends 15-Point Ceasefire
U.S. stock futures rallied after reports that Washington has slipped Iran a 15‑point cease‑fire plan, sparking optimism that the Middle‑East war may de‑escalate. The news lifted risk assets—gold and m
William Lee says quick Middle East peace unlikely
William Lee of Global Economic Advisors cautioned that despite rising optimism, a rapid settlement of the Middle East conflict remains doubtful as Saudi and UAE concerns over Iran’s financing and dive
Robinhood launches $1.5B buyback, expands credit line
Robinhood announced a $1.5 billion stock buyback program and expanded its revolving credit facility, aiming to reduce shares outstanding and boost earnings per share, even as its stock has slid more t
Palantir Market Cap $360.4B, Shares Down 27% vs S&P
Palantir’s shares have slumped 27.4% from their 52‑week high, underperforming the S&P 500’s modest 4.8% drop, even as the company posted 70% revenue growth and analysts maintain a moderate‑buy view wi
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