The United States economy defied gravity in the third quarter of 2025, posting a blistering 4.3% annualized growth rate that has sent shockwaves through global financial markets. This morning’s release from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shattered the consensus forecast of 3.2%, signaling an economy that
As of December 18, 2025, the global energy landscape has undergone a seismic shift, with crude oil prices collapsing to multi-year lows. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is currently languishing between $55 and $57 per barrel, while Brent crude has decisively slipped below the $60 mark. This "super glut" is the
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Shares of fashion brand Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL)
jumped 3% in the afternoon session after Guggenheim initiated coverage on the luxury apparel company with a "Neutral" rating, an event that coincided with broader positive sentiment from other analysts. Despite the neutral stance from one firm, recent research from other analysts tilted "decisively positive." This positive outlook was supported by a series of upward price target revisions reflecting confidence in the brand's momentum. The company had also consistently reported better-than-expected results throughout the year, beating revenue and earnings estimates which led to raised full-year outlooks. This performance was helped by growth in key markets like China and Europe.
As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) convenes for its final meeting of the year on December 9-10, 2025, financial markets are bracing for what is widely expected to be the Federal Reserve's third interest rate cut of the year. This anticipated 25-basis-point reduction, which would lower the federal funds
Shares of fashion brand Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL)
fell 3.6% in the afternoon session after new economic data intensified market agitation ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the week.
Let's delve into the developments on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Friday. Below, you'll find the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index during today's session.
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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after renewed enthusiasm for Alphabet reinvigorated the artificial intelligence trade, propelling a market rebound heading into the Thanksgiving holiday.
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November 19, 2025 – As the broader S&P 500 experiences a modest rebound today, the Consumer Discretionary Sector finds itself in a complex and often contradictory position. While the market shows signs of recovery, largely driven by resilient tech giants, the consumer-facing industries are grappling with a cautious consumer sentiment
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The Federal Reserve finds itself in an unprecedented internal struggle as policymakers grapple with conflicting priorities: taming persistent inflation or bolstering a softening job market. As of November 2025, this profound division within the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has cast a pall of uncertainty over the future trajectory of
New York, NY – November 10, 2025 – The Consumer Discretionary sector in the S&P 500 finds itself at a critical juncture, navigating a complex economic landscape characterized by conflicting signals from consumer behavior and broader macroeconomic pressures. While the sector has demonstrated robust long-term growth, recent weeks have seen a
New York, NY – November 7, 2025 – The Consumer Discretionary Sector within the S&P 500 is currently presenting a complex and often contradictory picture for investors. While an undeniable chill permeates consumer sentiment, threatening to dampen holiday spending and broader retail activity, a vibrant travel industry continues to defy the
