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S&P 500 Futures Flat as Trade Deficit Widens Again

S&P 500 futures hold steady as a widening trade deficit and hawkish inflation data pull sentiment in opposite directions. McDonald's valuation and a dividend ETF mismatch add texture to a split week for stocks.

By Theo Vance | October 08, 2026

What Stock Market Gains Hide: Record Highs, Real Yields

Record highs mask uneven gains across the market this week. Strategists point to breadth and yields while dividend ETFs and defense stocks tell a different story.

By Nadia Okafor | October 07, 2026

S&P 500 Profit Growth Cools as Analysts Shift Calls

Wall Street braces for a sharp slowdown in S&P 500 profit growth, from 35% in 2026 to roughly 15% in 2027. A soft jobs report, a souring consumer, and Monday's top analyst calls all point to a market recalibrating its expectations.

By Theo Vance | October 05, 2026

AI Extinction Fears Meet Record Highs: The Investor’s Dilemma

Strong jobs data and record stock highs collide with Anthropic's own warnings about AI's existential risks. Here's how the numbers stack up for investors weighing the AI investment dilemma this week.

By Theo Vance | September 30, 2026

Stock Market Volatility Deepens as Iran and AI Risks Collide

Wall Street faces a rough stretch as Iran tensions, AI safety leaks, and a fresh Boeing glitch rattle investors. Dutch Bros and services stocks show just how uneven the fallout has become.

By Nadia Okafor | September 29, 2026

Yields Surge, Meta’s Muse Rattles Wealth Stocks

Rising Treasury yields and Meta's new AI agent Muse are rattling wealth managers, brokerages, and travel stocks. Here's what the numbers say about this week's disruption trade.

By Theo Vance | September 25, 2026

Earnings Outlook Brightens for Home Depot, Axon, HPE, Rogers

Fresh analyst notes and fund letters spotlight Home Depot, Axon, HPE, and Rogers Communications. Each company offers a different angle on this quarter's surprisingly upbeat earnings outlook.

By Nadia Okafor | September 24, 2026

AI Trade Rally Meets 2000-Style Warning Signs on Wall Street

AI stocks are hitting fresh highs again, but a leading Wall Street technician sees uncomfortable echoes of the dot-com peak. From surging memory chip names to shaky industrials, this roundup breaks down where the real risk and opportunity sit inside the current AI trade.

By Gabriel Santos | September 23, 2026

Stock Futures Rally on Iran Hope, China Talks, AI Gains

Stock futures jumped Monday on falling oil prices, an AI rally, and hopes for U.S.-China trade talks. Rising bond yields and a new passive investing report add nuance to the week's outlook.

By Nadia Okafor | September 21, 2026

K-Shaped Economy Debate Meets a Nervous Stock Market

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces tough questions over his claim that the k-shaped economy is over. Wall Street braces for a rocky autumn as bond yields and energy prices climb.

By Nadia Okafor | September 16, 2026