Markets

Earnings strength is spreading beyond the handful of mega-cap names that have dominated index-level returns.

The Nasdaq Composite Index is up 15.6% as of close on September 30, 2026, beating the S&P 500 and the Dow so far this year. Here’s what’s driving returns and what investors can watch for in the market through December.

As stocks and bonds increasingly move in sync, the headline rally can hide a quiet repricing. We explore why dispersion is back.

As U.S. congressional elections approach, rising electricity prices have elevated data center oversight as a rare bipartisan issue.

When the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates, borrowing costs, customer demand and valuations across industries may be impacted, from real estate and small businesses to AI data centers.

Wars can rattle stock markets, but history shows many shocks are short-lived. Learn what drives volatility when geopolitical conflict arises – and how you can manage your investments when markets get bumpy.

One of the biggest responsibilities of the Federal Reserve is setting monetary policy through the raising and lowering of interest rates. But how does it decide which direction to move? Keep reading.

Rate volatility is back, but equities are taking higher yields in stride, often treating them as a growth signal rather than a stress flare.