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?
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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.
The Magnificent Seven's Great Divide: Alphabet Soars 60% While Amazon Gains Just 1%
The Magnificent Seven tech stocks delivered wildly divergent returns in 2025. Alphabet led with 60%+ gains while Amazon barely moved. Here's what drove the split.
Bitcoin's December Disaster: Crypto's Worst Month Since 2018 Erases Year-End Hopes
Bitcoin plunges 22% in December 2025, its worst monthly performance since 2018. The anticipated Santa rally never materialized as crypto ends the year 30% below October highs.
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.
The Trade Desk's 68% Crash: How Wall Street's AI Darling Became the S&P 500's Biggest Loser
The Trade Desk lost 68% in 2025, becoming the worst S&P 500 stock. An earnings miss, slowing growth, and AI disruption fears triggered the dramatic collapse.
The Great Rotation: Small Caps Break Out as Russell 2000 Hits Record Highs
The Russell 2000 is outperforming the S&P 500 for the first time in over a decade. Here's what's driving the small-cap surge and what it means for 2026.
The Dollar's Worst Year Since 2017: What a 9.6% Plunge Means for Your Portfolio
The U.S. dollar has fallen 9.6% in 2025, its worst performance in eight years. Here's what drove the decline and how investors can position for 2026.
Gold Surges 70% in Best Year Since 1979 as Silver Rockets 160% to Record $80
Gold and silver deliver historic 2025 performance with gold up 70% and silver surging 160% to record $80 per ounce amid geopolitical tensions and central bank buying.
Wall Street's Historic Trifecta: S&P 500 Closes 2025 With Third Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Gains
The S&P 500 achieves a rare milestone with its third consecutive year of double-digit returns, a feat accomplished only five times since the 1940s.
Hedge Funds' Banner Year: Small Managers Crush the Giants With 14.6% Returns in 2025
Small hedge funds managing under $100 million outperformed their larger peers in 2025, returning 14.6% as the industry hit a record $4.98 trillion in assets.