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Fundstrat’s head of research Tom Lee believes that US equities are in a much better position now compared to the period before Trump ignited a trade war. In a new interview on CNBC Television, Lee says heightened optimism for 2026 and US companies thriving during hard times are signs suggesting the stock market looks more favorable than it did before Donald Trump sparked a trade war with numerous nations. “When we go back to February when the market was at all-time highs, we have to keep in mind, we had...

Analysts predict stock market trends this week will be influenced by Q4 earnings, FII activity, global trends, and potential trade deals. Key companies releasing earnings include ONGC, ITC, Hindalco, JSW Steel, and Power Grid. New Delhi, May 18 (PTI) Stock markets will be mainly driven by quarterly earnings by corporates, foreign fund flows and global trends this week, analysts said.Updates on global trade deals and their impact on world markets will also be closely tracked, experts noted."As the India-Pakistan conflict now stabilized and all major geopolitical events behind, investors' focus...

Image source: Getty Images Amid the headlines of crashing share prices and unexpected turnarounds in recent weeks, some investors are nursing big losses – but others have made a lot of money in short order. While the US S&P 500 index met the formal definition of a stock market crash last month (a 20% fall in a short period of time), things were not as bad on this side of the pond, although many individual shares did crash. Although a stock market crash can be frightening – especially if you...

The market is a forward-looking machine, so knowing where a stock is heading is key to investing success. While price targets are always estimates, it's good to know your acceptable rate of return for an investment. That way, you'll know if your stock-picking process is working. One stock that I'm extremely confident in is Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM -0.13%). I'm confident that this stock will not only beat the market over the next five years, it will crush it. But where did I get my estimate of a 129% gain in...

Buffett isn't concerned about the recent stock market volatility but predicts a "hair curler" market is coming. The legendary investor's prediction is probably right, based on stock market history. Investors can take several steps to be prepared, including adjusting their mindsets to embrace volatility. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway but will remain chairman of the conglomerate's board of directors and its largest shareholder. He'll also still be the one and only "Oracle of Omaha." This nickname...

Stocks closed up for the week, as optimism over trade deals overshadowed plummeting consumer sentiment data released on Friday. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) extended gains for a fifth straight session, up more than 5% for the week. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) also rose more than 7% over the past five days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) also rose on Friday, gaining more than 3% for the week. Investors expect more negotiations to come after the US announced a trade pact with China on Monday. Meanwhile, consumer sentiment tumbled...

US Stock Market Highlights: The S&P 500 closed higher, marking a five-session winning streak with a 5.3% weekly gain. The Nasdaq rose 0.52%, up 7.2% for the week, led by tech stocks amid easing US-China trade tensions.US Stock Market Live: The S&P 500 closed higher on Friday, extending its winning streak to five sessions and posting a strong weekly gain of 5.3%. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.52% to end at 19,211.10, surging 7.2% for the week, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 331.99 points, or 0.78%, to finish at...

The AI rally seems to be making a comeback, and that’s despite the stock market seeing significant volatility in recent months. Tariff pauses and trade deals were enough to cause an increase in optimism and push the broader market to a positive year-to-date, and chip stocks have regained momentum. But as Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR), and others are nearing their all-time highs, AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) has a long way to go. That said, it is up over 30% in the past month, but the stock could deliver 80% more upside if...

US Stock Market Live: The Dow Jones opened lower but rose 50 points. S&P is up 11 points, and Nasdaq is up 50 points. Stocks gained as bond yields fell, but Fed chair warned rates may stay high. Trump announced major FDI.US Stock Market Live: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has opened Friday's trading session on Wall Street in the red, trading 80 points lower, before it ticked up into the green, rising 50 points. Meanwhile, S&P is marginally up, 11 points, and the Nasdaq Composite Index is up 50...

With a market capitalization of just $17 billion, Rivian Automotive (RIVN 1.96%) has a long way to go to reach rival Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) $1 trillion valuation. But if the gap is ever closed, shares of the upstart electric vehicle (EV) maker could potentially see huge upside ahead. If all goes well, even a relatively small investment could balloon significantly, helping your portfolio pass the $1 million mark. Will Rivian ever approach Tesla's gargantuan size? There are two reasons to believe such a meteoric rise is possible. 1. Rivian shares...