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Three paragraphs in a 1994 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders reveal the top reason for Buffett’s phenomenal winning record.
US equities pulled back modestly midweek, but the broader picture for investors remains one of a strong year nearing its conclusion. The S&P 500 slipped about 0.2% on Wednesday, matching declines in the Nasdaq Composite, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell roughly 0.5%. The market is on a mild three-session losing streak, yet the losses have done little to dent what has been an impressive annual performance. The S&P 500 is on track for a gain of roughly 17% in 2025, its third consecutive double-digit advance, while the Nasdaq has climbed about 21% on the back of sustained enthusiasm…
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Watch Out for a New Year Whipsaw Market EFT Market As the calendar turns and markets reopen after the holidays, investors often feel pressure to act quickly. New capital allocations, fresh forecasts, and renewed optimism can all contribute to sharp early-year market moves. However, history shows that the start of the year is also one of the most common times for whipsaw market action, sudden price moves that reverse just as quickly. With U.S. bonds and global markets facing multiple key events, caution is warranted. In short: beware of a New Year whipsaw market. Why the Start of the…
A steepening yield curve, a looser regulatory environment and increasing M&A activity all bode well, according to Catherine Mealor of KBW.
The NZD/USD pair holds losses near 0.5785 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) remains weak against the US Dollar (USD) despite the upbeat Chinese economic data. Traders brace for the release of the US Initial Jobless Claims report later on Wednesday. Data released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday showed that the country’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.1 in December, versus 49.2 prior. The reading came in stronger than the expectations of 49.2 in the reported month. The NBS Non-Manufacturing PMI climbed to 50.2 in December, compared to 49.5 in…
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Looking Ahead to 2026 High Hopes for 2026. As 2025 comes to a close, financial markets typically shift into year-end positioning, guided by a broad consensus on trends expected to dominate the year ahead. This time, however, consensus is notably absent. Instead of clear direction, investors face a growing list of unanswered questions that could define 2026. From monetary policy and tariffs to geopolitics and bond markets, uncertainty, not clarity, is the prevailing theme. High Hopes 1. Who Will Be the Next Federal Reserve Chair? One of the most critical questions for markets is who will replace Jerome…
A selection of one kilogram silver bars at Conclude Zrt bullion dealer arranged in Budapest, Hungary, on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Akos Stiller | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOne of the best trades of the year just staged a massive reversal overnight.Silver slid more than 8% on Monday, after topping $80 an ounce for the first time ever in overnight trading. The precious metal is still higher by more than 155% year to date. It started 2025 trading above just $20 per ounce. Silver futures were last trading around $70.97 an ounce.Stock Chart IconStock chart iconSilver futures for March, year to…
Nexa Resources S.A. (NEXA) shares ended the last trading session 6.2% higher at $9.4. The jump came on an impressive volume with a higher-than-average number of shares changing hands in the session. This compares to the stock’s 31.1% gain over the past four weeks.