The Nasdaq led US stocks higher on Monday as Wall Street entered a holiday-shortened week calculating the chances of a year-end rally, while gold (GC=F) climbed to a record amid rising Venezuela tensions. Contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) added 0.6%, and those on the S&P 500 (^GSPC) put on around 0.6%. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) added around 0.5%, with the major US gauges eyeing a third straight day of gains. Tech stocks are continuing to recover from a volatil ...

Doug and Lee noted the growing appeal of monthly pay ETFs as income-focused investors seek predictable cash flow, enhanced yields, and flexibility in a market still shaped by volatility. ...

Dec 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Monday ​said he is likely to remain ‌on the central bank's Board of Governors ‌beyond the expiration of his term until whoever President Donald Trump nominates as the next Fed chair is confirmed ⁠by the Senate. "If ‌nobody is confirmed in my seat by January 31, I ‍assume that I will stay," Miran said in an interview on Bloomberg Television. Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran speaks during an interview with CNBC on the floor at the New ...

Tax season always feels like a scramble. You’re hunting for receipts, trying to remember if that donation counts and wondering if you’re leaving money on the table. Chances are, you probably are. Many taxpayers miss valuable deductions simply because they don’t know they exist or assume they don’t qualify. Here are 10 commonly overlooked tax deductions and credits that could save you hundreds or even thousands in 2026. 1. HSA Contributions If you have a high-deductible health plan, contributing to a he ...

Key Points Quantum computing stocks went on a wild ride in 2025. IonQ is taking a unique approach that could set it up to win the quantum computing race. Rigetti's technology is much faster than IonQ's, but more error-prone. 10 stocks we like better than Rigetti Computing › Quantum computing stocks gained a lot of attention in 2025 as the next big potential technological innovation after artificial intelligence (AI). Two of the most prominent pure-plays in the space are IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) and Riget ...

Precious metals and growth stocks usually don’t rip together. One soars and the other sinks, one sinks and the other soars — ad infinitum. And yet, as 2025 comes to a close, gold and silver are rallying even as tech stocks stage a simultaneous rally. It’s a phenomenon that highlights just how split market psychology has become, with both fear and hope reigning. Here's what to know. Gold and silver hit historic highs In recent days, gold has rocketed through prior records, with silver following close b ...

The banking industry is entering a moment of transition. After several years of economic uncertainty, shifting consumer behavior, and rapid technological change, the industry is now adjusting to a new reality. As the new year approaches, experts are closely watching how banks evolve and what those changes could mean for everyday customers. Here’s what they predict for banking in 2026 — and how these shifts could impact the way you spend, save, and borrow. Read more: Your money in 2026: What to expect in ...

    By Jarrett Banks As insurers search for yield in an era of capital pressure and volatile markets, many have outsourced large portions of their balance sheets to specialist asset managers promising sophistication, diversification, and access to complex credit. The pitch is familiar: insurers stay focused on underwriting while external managers generate returns through insurance-linked securities, private credit, and bespoke structures. But a growing number of failures suggest a big risk of this mod ...

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has commenced production at the Xijiang Oilfields 24 Block development project. Located in the shallow waters of the Pearl River Mouth Basin in the northern South China Sea, the project uses existing facilities at the nearby Huixi Oilfields. It also incorporates a newly installed unmanned wellhead platform. CNOOC plans to commission ten development wells for the project and aims to reach a peak output of about 18,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe ...

Portuguese conglomerate company Semapa has agreed to sell its entire share capital in cement maker Secil to Spain’s Molins for an enterprise value of €1.4bn ($1.63bn). The transaction is part of Molins’ ongoing growth plan focused on profitability and long-term sustainability. The move expands the Spanish company’s operations in Europe and establishes its first presence in Brazil, which was previously the only large market in Latin America where Molins did not operate. Molins CEO Marcos Cela said: “Thi ...