As of November 17, 2025, investors continue to gravitate towards low-cost, broadly diversified exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for their core portfolio holdings. Among the most popular choices for gaining comprehensive exposure to the U.S. stock market are the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEARCA: VTI) and the Schwab U.S.
As November 2025 unfolds, the global financial markets are gripped by a potent mix of excitement and apprehension surrounding the burgeoning "AI trade." A handful of technology titans, often dubbed the "Magnificent Seven," have propelled stock indices to dizzying heights, fueled by unprecedented investment and fervent speculation in artificial intelligence.
Washington D.C., November 17, 2025 — Financial markets are currently undergoing a significant recalibration of expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy. What was once a near certainty of a December rate cut has rapidly diminished, leaving investors to grapple with the growing prospect of interest rates remaining "higher
As November 2025 unfolds, global financial markets find themselves in a period of heightened volatility, with the venerable Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing significant fluctuations driven largely by dynamic shifts within the technology sector. A complex interplay of economic uncertainties, evolving monetary policy expectations, and a critical re-evaluation of high-growth tech valuations has injected a [...]
The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a significant setback today, November 17, 2025, plummeting by approximately 800 points as mounting concerns over the health of the U.S. economy gripped investors. This sharp decline follows closely on the heels of another substantial drop just days earlier, on November 13, 2025,
Shares of department store chain Dillard’s (NYSE:DDS)
fell 5.1% in the afternoon session after negative analyst sentiment weighed on the stock, with reports highlighting a consensus "Sell" rating. The collective view from analysts covering Dillard's pointed to a potential 37.42% decrease in the stock price over the next year, based on an average price target of $397.33. This bearish outlook was underscored by a recent report from UBS, which maintained its "Sell" rating on the company. UBS set its price target at $184.00, which was the lowest among analysts and was significantly below the stock's recent trading levels. This widespread pessimism from financial analysts likely fueled investor concerns about the company's future performance.
Shares of telehealth company Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) fell 4.9% in the afternoon session after news of increased competition in the weight-loss drug market overshadowed the company’s own positive announcements.
Shares of telecommunications company Dycom (NYSE:DY)
jumped 2.1% in the afternoon session after a Wells Fargo analyst raised the price target on the stock, while maintaining a positive rating.
Shares of leading data storage manufacturer Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC)
jumped 2.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced a series of next-generation storage solutions aimed at the rapidly growing artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) markets. At an industry event, Western Digital showcased its Ultrastar Data60 and Data102 products, which were designed to provide higher storage density and consume less power.
Shares of renewable energy and infrastructure solutions provider Gibraltar Industries (NASDAQ:ROCK)
fell 13.7% in the afternoon session after it agreed to acquire OmniMax International for $1.335 billion in cash.
Shares of human capital management provider Alight (NYSE:ALIT) fell 3.7% in the morning session after investors continued to the company's recent quarterly earnings report, which missed analyst expectations on both profit and revenue.
Shares of media, broadcasting, and digital services company E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP)
jumped 33.8% in the morning session after rival broadcaster Sinclair Inc. acquired an 8.2% stake in the company's class A non-voting shares, fueling discussions about a potential merger.
Shares of casual restaurant chain Brinker International (NYSE:EAT)
jumped 8% in the morning session after Stifel maintained its Buy rating on the stock with a $200 price target.
The financial markets are currently grappling with a significant shift in sentiment regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy. Mounting doubts about the likelihood and pace of future rate cuts have sent ripples across asset classes, most notably pushing gold and silver prices lower. This recalibration of expectations is intricately
