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.
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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.
Consumer Spending Powers 4.3% GDP Growth, But K-Shaped Economy Signals Warning Signs for 2026
US economy grew 4.3% in Q3 2025 driven by strong consumer spending, but widening gap between high and low-income households signals trouble for 2026.
Gen Z Is Now the Generation Most Likely to Retire Successfully—And They're Doing It Differently
A new Vanguard study finds 47% of Gen Z workers are on track for retirement—more than Millennials, Gen X, or Boomers. Here's how they're doing it.
Airlines' Brutal 2025: How Storms, Strikes, and Slowing Demand Crushed Carrier Stocks
Airline stocks suffered their worst year since the pandemic as winter storms, recession fears, and softening international demand combined to ground investor enthusiasm.
Europe's Stock Market Victory Lap: How Greece, Poland, and Spain Outshined Wall Street in 2025
European equities emerged as 2025's surprise stars, with Greece surging 60%, Poland 56%, and Spain among top performers. Here's why Europe outshined Wall Street.
American Financial Pessimism Hits Highest Level Since 2018, Bankrate Survey Finds
Nearly one-third of Americans expect their finances to worsen in 2026, the highest level of pessimism in seven years, as inflation fatigue and political uncertainty weigh on household outlooks.
Vanguard's Contrarian 2026 Call: Why Value Stocks and International Markets May Beat US Growth
Vanguard's 2026 market outlook suggests the best opportunities lie outside US growth stocks. Here's their case for value and international investing.
REITs Lag Far Behind the S&P 500 in 2025: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know
Real estate investment trusts gained just 4.6% in 2025 versus the S&P 500's 17% surge. Here's why the sector struggled and what it means for income-focused investors.
Medline's $6.3 Billion IPO Marks the Biggest Public Offering in Four Years
Medical supply giant Medline debuts on Nasdaq with shares soaring 41%, raising $6.3 billion in the largest IPO since Rivian's 2021 listing.
'Gigantic' Tax Refunds Coming in 2026: What Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Your Wallet
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts Americans will receive up to $100 billion in larger tax refunds next year thanks to retroactive tax cuts in the OBBBA.
Holiday Spending Rose 4.2%: AI-Powered Shopping and Electronics Lead 2025's Retail Season
Visa and Mastercard report holiday retail sales climbed 4.2% year-over-year, with electronics surging nearly 6% as half of consumers used AI tools to shop.