Bitcoin ETFs Target $180 Billion: Major Wirehouses Finally Open the Floodgates
Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and even Vanguard are finally distributing Bitcoin ETFs to clients. Analysts predict this could drive assets to $180-220 billion in 2026.
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New Fed Chair by May: Why Markets Historically Drop 15% Under Fresh Leadership
With Jerome Powell's term expiring in May 2026, investors should prepare for potential volatility. History shows markets typically struggle during Fed leadership transitions.
The January 9 Jobs Report: What December Employment Data Could Mean for the Fed's Next Move
The December 2025 jobs report releases January 9, 2026. Here's what economists expect and why this data could shape Fed policy for the entire year.
Banking's Breakout Year: Why 2026 Could Be the Best in a Decade for Financial Stocks
Lower rates, improved capital markets activity, and deregulation create the perfect setup for bank stocks in 2026. Here are three themes and top picks to watch.
International Stocks Set to Shine: Why Europe and Japan May Finally Outperform the U.S.
After years of U.S. dominance, international stocks could finally have their moment in 2026. Lower valuations, currency tailwinds, and accelerating growth support the case.
Insurance Stocks Quietly Outperform the Market as Heritage Surges 125%
The insurance industry gained 29.6% in 2025, beating the S&P 500 despite record catastrophe losses. Heritage Insurance led with a stunning 125% gain as pricing power proved durable.
Cybersecurity Stocks Ride AI Wave to Banner Year as Digital Threats Multiply
Fortinet surged 69% and Cloudflare gained 59% as AI-powered threats drove record demand for security solutions, with the global market projected to hit $563 billion by 2032.
Chipotle's 49% Crash Exposes the Consumer Crunch: How Struggling Millennials Broke the Burrito Giant
Chipotle shares plunged 49% in 2025 as younger consumers buckled under student debt, stagnant wages, and inflation. The fast-casual chain's struggles reveal deeper consumer stress.
Circle's Rollercoaster Year: The Stablecoin Giant That Soared 700% Then Crashed 70%
Circle's June IPO was the crypto industry's biggest triumph—shares surged 700% to nearly $300. Six months later, the stock has crashed 70%. What happened?
U.S. Bank Stocks Add $600 Billion in 2025 as Citigroup Leads Financial Sector Rally
The six largest U.S. banks gained $600 billion in market value this year, with Citigroup surging 70% and Goldman Sachs climbing 60% as the financial sector outpaced the S&P 500.
Vanguard's Decade-Long Warning: Expect Just 4-5% Average Annual Returns on US Stocks
Vanguard projects US stocks will return just 4-5% annually over the next decade, well below recent gains. The firm sees better opportunities in bonds and international markets.
Colombia's Stock Market Surged 91% in 2025—Making It the Best Performer on Earth
Colombia's Colcap index surged 91% in 2025, becoming the world's best-performing stock market. Cheap valuations, foreign inflows, and political optimism drove gains.