U.S. stocks kicked off 2026 with a powerful rally, sending the major indices to fresh records. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average each notched new all-time closing highs by week’s end, while the Nasdaq Composite also climbed strongly. All three benchmarks posted robust weekly gains of roughly 2%, a sharp turnaround after a soft finish to 2025. Investors cheered a mix of encouraging economic data and policy signals, fueling optimism that the bull run can extend into

Former President Trump’s hardline intervention in Venezuela’s crisis is reshaping expectations across the energy and defense sectors. The U.S. blockade and calls to return “stolen” assets have created clear winners and losers in the market. Below we break down the top beneficiaries set to gain, the secondary winners who could see indirect upside, and the public companies most at risk of setbacks from sanctions or asset seizures. Finally, we provide a brief conclusion on what

Archer Aviation’s stock has experienced significant volatility over the past year, with sharp rallies followed by steep pullbacks. After a strong mid-year surge that saw shares briefly spike above the $10-$12 range, the stock retraced and ended the year in the high-single digits. Trading activity has been brisk throughout. Daily share volume often swings into the tens of millions as traders react to news in the emerging air taxi sector. Options trading has been especially not

Intel Corporation has experienced a meaningful resurgence in investor interest over the past year, driven by renewed demand across its core businesses and growing alignment with the artificial intelligence investment cycle. After several years of underperformance, Intel shares saw a strong rebound over the last twelve months as trading volume increased and institutional positioning improved. This renewed interest reflects improving fundamentals, clearer strategic direction, a

U.S. equity markets wrapped up the final trading week of 2025 and kicked off 2026 with mixed action, reflecting a transition from year-end positioning into early-year rotation. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite experienced modest pullbacks late in the holiday week as profit-taking and thin volume pressures mounted, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average also softened. Despite the muted moves, all three major indexes closed the calendar year with double-digit gains for 2025, e

When it comes to investing, knowledge truly is power. But let’s be honest - financial reports can look like a foreign language at first glance. Rows of numbers, unfamiliar terms, and pages of data might make you want to close the tab and run. Yet, cracking the code of these reports is one of the smartest moves you can make to grow your wealth confidently. Think of it like learning to read a map before setting off on a road trip - it helps you avoid wrong turns and reach your

U.S. equities closed last week on firmer footing after a volatile stretch, with late-week strength helping stabilize sentiment ahead of the year-end holiday period. The Nasdaq Composite led performance, finishing the week modestly higher following a sharp rally on Thursday and Friday, driven primarily by large-cap technology and semiconductor names. The S&P 500 ended the week slightly positive, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average underperformed, weighed down by weakness i

Understanding Compound Growth Compound growth over time accelerates as interest continually builds on itself (exponential curve). One of the most powerful forces in investing is compound interest – the process of earning returns on your returns. It’s often called the “eighth wonder of the world” because of its almost magical ability to turn modest, steady gains into significant wealth over time. Compounding means that each month’s or year’s gains add to your principal, so the

The U.S. stock market enjoyed a strong rebound in the holiday-shortened week, with major indices climbing on optimism that the Federal Reserve may soon ease monetary policy. Despite low trading volume around the Thanksgiving holiday, stocks ended higher across the board as investors grew hopeful for a year-end rally. All three major indexes advanced during the week, buoyed by positive sentiment on the economy and interest rates: Major Index Gains:  The S&P 500 jumped approxim

Financial markets often behave in ways that can be described using physics analogies – especially when it comes to momentum and the tendency for prices to revert to a mean. In physics, momentum refers to an object’s tendency to keep moving in the same direction unless acted upon by an external force (Newton’s first law of motion). We see a similar effect in stocks: a strong price trend can develop its own momentum, with investors collectively driving the price higher or lower

When you invest in stocks, you’re buying a piece of a business – so understanding that business is crucial. One of the best sources of information is a company’s Form 10-K, which is the annual report filed with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). If you’re a beginner investor, the 10-K might seem daunting (often 100+ pages of text and numbers), but it’s truly a treasure trove of authoritative information about a company’s operations, financial health, and risks. Lea

Moving averages (MAs) are one of the simplest technical indicators that beginners can use to identify market trends. A moving average calculates the average price of a security over a set period (like 20 days or 50 days), smoothing out day-to-day price fluctuations. When plotted on a chart, a moving average appears as a line following the price. If the moving average line is rising, it signals the stock is in an uptrend; if it’s falling, it signals a downtrend. This helps tra