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Households Crowd Into U.S. Stocks Again

Households Crowd Into U.S. Stocks Again

U.S. households are currently holding an extremely elevated share of their financial assets in equities, with allocations near record highs.

April 1, 2026

1 min read

Widening Credit Spreads Flag Rising Caution

Credit markets are currently repricing risk, with spreads moving wider across corporate debt.

Mar 30, 2026

2 min read

Iran Tensions Jolt Stocks and Oil Markets

Geopolitical flare-up drives oil higher and stocks lower, stoking inflation and slowdown fears.

Mar 26, 2026

4 min read

Oracle expands AI tools as valuation debate grows

Enterprise AI rollouts ignite investor debate on true value and asset-allocation shifts.

Mar 24, 2026

6 min read

Key global updates: US jobs, Chevron, Saudi hotels, BlackRock DeFi

US job growth rebounds; Chevron expands in Libya; Saudi luxury hotels rise; BlackRock enters DeFi market.

Feb 11, 2026

5 min read

Wall Street shifts toward AI, infrastructure and policy themes

Wall Street pivots to AI, infrastructure, and policy amid rising capex and shifting market dynamics.

Jan 29, 2026

8 min read

Analysts Reprice a Handful of Penny and Small-Cap Stocks

Analysts adjust ratings on penny and small-cap stocks amid shifting risks and recent company developments.

Jan 24, 2026

6 min read

Banks, Asset Managers Draw Investor Focus

JPMorgan misses profit targets; BNY Mellon and BlackRock shine with strong earnings and AI advances.

Jan 20, 2026

7 min read