The January Barometer: What a Positive First Trading Day Historically Means for 2026
The S&P 500 broke a three-year first-day losing streak with gains on January 2. Here's what history says about market returns when the year starts strong.
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The Great Store Closure Wave: 566 U.S. Retailers Already Planning to Shutter in 2026
From Macy's 150 locations to Kroger's 60 supermarkets, major retailers announce sweeping closures for 2026. What the retail reshaping means for consumers and investors.
JPMorgan Warns of 'Uncomfortably Slow' Job Growth in First Half of 2026 as Unemployment Set to Peak
JPMorgan economists predict unemployment will rise to 4.5% in early 2026 as tariff uncertainty and trade policy confusion keep employers from hiring.
Tesla Confirms Second Straight Year of Declining Sales as Q4 Deliveries Miss Wall Street Estimates
Tesla delivered 418,227 vehicles in Q4 2025, missing analyst expectations and marking the EV giant's second consecutive year of shrinking sales as BYD takes the crown.
2026's First Day Paradox: Why Chip Stocks Soared 10% While Big Tech Giants Stumbled
The first trading day of 2026 revealed a market split: Micron surged 10%, SanDisk jumped 11%, but Microsoft and Tesla fell over 2%. Here's what the divergence signals for investors.
Gold's Hot Streak Faces a Reality Check: Why Analysts See Pullback Risk After 64% Rally
Gold delivered its best year since 1979 with a 64% gain. Now analysts warn of pullback risks even as long-term forecasts remain bullish.
SEC Scrubs Crypto From Its 2026 Agenda: What the Regulatory Silence Means for Digital Assets
The SEC has removed all mentions of cryptocurrency from its 2026 examination priorities. Here's what the dramatic shift signals for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and digital asset investors.
Retail Investors' Record $308 Billion Year: How Main Street Became Wall Street's Most Powerful Force
Retail investor inflows reached a record $308 billion in 2025, surpassing the 2021 meme stock peak. With trading now accounting for 25% of market volume, Main Street has become a permanent fixture.
Gas Prices Hit $2.83, the Lowest Since 2020: What Cheap Fuel Means for Consumers and Inflation
The national average gas price has fallen to $2.83 per gallon, the lowest since late 2020. Here's what cheap fuel means for consumers and the inflation outlook.
The Fed's $74.6 Billion New Year's Scramble: Inside the Record Repo Operation That Kept Markets Running
Banks borrowed a record $74.6 billion from the Fed's Standing Repo Facility on New Year's Eve as SOFR spiked to 3.77%. Here's what it means for 2026.
The 10-Year Treasury's 2026 Journey: Why Bond Investors Face a Year of Patience Over Gains
The 10-year Treasury yield is expected to trade between 3.75% and 4.25% in 2026. Here's why bond investors should focus on income over capital appreciation.
Shanghai Biren's 82% IPO Surge Signals China's AI Chip Ambitions Are Far From Over
Shanghai Biren Technology jumped 82% in its Hong Kong debut, the best IPO performance since 2021 for deals over $700 million. What it signals about China's semiconductor ambitions.