

US Markets Wrap: Tech Takes the Hit as Wall Street Loses Its Nerve
A renewed sell-off in technology stocks pulled the S&P 500 lower and sent the Nasdaq down 1.5 percent, with Advanced Micro Devices among the notable laggards. The Dow managed to rise, but the overall tone remained defensive. Crypto markets mirrored the caution, as bitcoin dropped more than 3 percen…

US Markets Wrap: Tech Selloff and Dollar Signals
The S&P 500 pulled back as investors rotated out of tech stocks, while the Dow briefly touched a new record. The Nasdaq slipped further with heavy losses among the Magnificent Seven and software names. Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone explores what’s happening in precious metals, with gol…

US Markets Wrap: Dollars, Data and Deals
Daniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Management breaks down the Fed’s rate decision, the dollar outlook, and where equities, Asian markets and gold could move next. He looks at how AI spending by tech giants is reshaping opportunities and which sectors and regions are set to outperform.…

US Markets Wrap: S&P 500 Hits 7,000 as the Fed Stands Firm
The S&P 500 briefly crossed the historic 7,000 mark before pulling back after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its January 2026 meeting. With the Fed upgrading its growth outlook while acknowledging inflation remains elevated, Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer, FedWatch Adviso…

US Markets Wrap: Wall Street Hits New Highs as Big Tech Takes Center Stage
US markets pushed into record territory overnight, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh highs as investors piled back into Big Tech ahead of a crucial earnings wave. While Apple and Microsoft led gains, a sharp sell-off in UnitedHealth dragged the Dow lower, highlighting widening performance g…

US Markets Wrap: Markets at a Crossroads in a Big Earnings Week
US markets kick off a pivotal week on a steady note, with stocks rising as investors weigh fresh political headlines, looming tariff risks and a packed calendar of earnings and central bank decisions. With GDP growth running hot, profit margins at record highs and big tech earnings back in focus, t…

US Markets Wrap: Markets Climb as Geopolitical Fears Ease
Stocks extended their rally as trade tensions with Europe eased, lifting the Dow 300 points and pushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher, fueled by Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta. David Abella, Director of Investments with GoalVest, discusses rich valuations, tech bubble fears, and potential tariff shock…

US Markets Wrap: Wall Street Rebounds & Gold Hits Record Highs
After a rocky start to the week, US stocks surged as President Trump dropped plans for extra tariffs on European nations opposing his Greenland strategy. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq each climbed 1.2%, recovering from their biggest single-day declines since October. Meanwhile, gold extended its rally, su…

US Markets Wrap: Chips Power the Rebound, AI Optimism Lifts Wall Street
U.S. stocks rebounded after two straight losing sessions, with chipmakers and banks leading the charge. The Dow jumped nearly 300 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both edged higher, though all three benchmarks finished off their intraday highs. Semiconductor stocks surged after Taiwan Semicondu…

US Markets Wrap: Tech Slumps, Mega-Caps, and Where Risk Is Really Flowing
Stocks slipped for a second straight session as tech and chip stocks pulled back, with Nvidia and Broadcom leading the declines amid Chinese trade restrictions. Despite headline weakness in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, smaller-cap and commodity-linked assets continue to show strength. Steve Sosnick, Chi…