As of January 2, 2026, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) finds itself at a historic crossroads. Once dismissed by Wall Street skeptics as a "cash-burning fintech experiment," the San Francisco-based digital bank has silenced detractors by delivering eight consecutive quarters of GAAP profitability. The company is now being closely monitored by institutional investors and retail traders [...]
December 26, 2025 Introduction Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) enters the final days of 2025 as the undisputed protagonist of the fintech sector’s second act. Once viewed through the narrow lens of the 2021 "meme-stock" craze, the company has spent the last 24 months systematically dismantling the bear case against it. Today, Robinhood is no [...]
As the United States enters the pivotal midterm election year of 2026, the landscape of political forecasting has been irrevocably altered. What was once a niche corner of the internet dominated by hobbyists and crypto-enthusiasts has transformed into a multi-billion dollar financial juggernaut. Following a series of landmark legal victories
Global financial markets have roared back to life on the first full trading day of 2026, as investors decisively shed the late-December blues in favor of a broad-based "risk-on" rally. On January 2, 2026, the Nasdaq Composite surged 1.3% and the S&P 500 climbed 0.7%, effectively snapping
As the sun rises on January 1, 2026, the financial landscape looks fundamentally different than it did just two years ago. The era of "fintech" as a scrappy sub-sector is over; in its place, a new generation of financial titans has emerged, led by Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) and
The S&P 500 (SPX) concluded the final trading session of 2025 on a high note, securing a 16.4% gain for the year and closing near the 6,900 level. This performance marks a significant milestone in modern financial history: the third consecutive year of double-digit returns for the
The S&P 500 index concluded 2025 on a high note, closing the final trading session of the year at 6,896.24. This performance marks a remarkable 19% annual gain, securing a rare "triple-peat" of double-digit returns for the third consecutive year—a feat not seen since the dot-com
As the final grain of sand slips through the hourglass of 2025, Wall Street is preparing for its traditional transition into the new year. Today, December 31, 2025, marks the conclusion of a historic year for equities, characterized by the continued dominance of artificial intelligence and a resilient U.S.
Everyday investors have made clear that five members of the "Magnificent Seven" and an ultra-popular exchange-traded fund (ETF) are the securities to own in the new year.
As the final days of 2025 wind down, investors and institutional traders are readying their portfolios for the annual transition. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:ICE) and the Nasdaq Stock Market (NASDAQ:NDAQ) have officially confirmed their holiday schedules, providing a clear roadmap for the final trading sessions of
As the final trading days of 2025 wind down, a rare and powerful consensus has emerged among the titans of finance: the bull market that has defined the mid-2020s is far from over. From the sprawling headquarters of global investment banks to the specialized research desks of boutique shops, the
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
