Key Points Tech stocks make up just over 60% of the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF -- a hefty amount. Investors should recognize that the fund is built for growth, not for income and stability. The fund also has a higher expense ratio and lower dividend yield than others in its class. 10 stocks we like better than Invesco QQQ Trust › We're quickly approaching the fourth quarter of 2025, and this year is showing no signs of letting up. War in Ukraine, conflict in the Middle East, weakening employment numbe ...

Traders work on the floor of the NYSE in New YorkReuters The stock market faces two risks that could cause its record rally to stumble, Goldman Sachs said. The bank pointed to the risk that markets begin to worry about a recession again. Alternatively, investors could start to pull back expectations for Fed rate cuts, blunting a bullish tailwind. Earnings are strong. The US economy is holding steady. Fed rate cuts are coming. Nothing looks like it could go wrong in the stock market now. That, at ...

Here is a long-term view of the 10-year yield starting in 1965, well before the 1973 oil embargo that triggered the era of 'stagflation' (economic stagnation coupled with inflation) Inverted Yield Curve An inverted yield curve is when longer-term Treasury yields are lower than their shorter term counterparts. The next chart displays the latest 10-2 spread. Typically, the spread turns negative for a period before rising again prior to recessions, as illustrated in the four recessions shown on this chart. For ...

J.P. Morgan recently released their mid-year stock market predictions, giving an expected outlook for the rest of 2025. In general, expectations are tempered for growth, with Morgan predicting a slight decline in the stock market and a hefty chance of experiencing a recession before year end. Here’s a breakdown of the market predictions from J.P. Morgan on what to expect for the remainder of the year. For You: I Asked ChatGPT What the Stock Market Will Look Like in 100 Days — Here’s What It Said Discover N ...

Good morning. The latest headlines:Half-Staff: The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has shocked the nation. There are fears of growing political violence across America, while gun stocks were pulled higher late Wednesday afternoon.Economic Watch: U.S. stocks extended a winning streak after the August wholesale inflation report unexpectedly declined in both headline and core figures. Traders will be watching the CPI today and what it might mean for the Federal Reserve.Tariffs: Not jus ...

The odds of a recession in 2026 seem to change daily. The Conference Board forecast that higher tariffs will hinder GDP growth into next year. But Fidelity and J.P. Morgan both have stated the likelihood of a recession has fallen dramatically in recent months. “So far, the signals are not flashing imminent recession,” Fidelity wrote in a Fidelity Viewpoints post. However, the investment firm added in the same article, “Having a financial plan in place that accounts for all possibilities can be reassuring. ...

This is The Takeaway from today's Morning Brief, which you can sign up to receive in your inbox every morning along with: The Chart of the Day What we're watching What we're reading Economic data releases and earnings It's a tough market for job seekers right now. It's an even tougher one for young people. Looking around from the lowest rungs of the career ladder is an unpleasant scene: high unemployment, loss of purchasing power, and the onset of an AI era that is eradicating the idea of an entry-l ...

Key Points Investors are feeling increasingly pessimistic about the stock market. If a recession is looming, history has good news for investors. The right strategy can help protect your portfolio no matter what happens. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › While we're not in a recession yet, some investors are beginning to worry that it's coming. Around 43% of investors feel "bearish" about the next six months, according to the most recent weekly survey from the American Association of ...

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has expressed concerns about the U.S. economy, following a significant revision in the Labor Department’s job data.Slowing Economy, Low Consumer Confidence, Says DimonDimon, in a statement on Tuesday, pointed out that the U.S. economy is showing signs of “slowing down,” reported CNBC. This insight followed the Labor Department's revision of nonfarm payrolls data through March 2025, which reduced the job count by 911,000 compared to earlier estimates. The adjustment aligned wit ...

Key Points More than 40% of investors feel "bearish" about the market's six-month horizon. While a recession may or may not happen this year, risk factors are mounting. However, history has promising news for nervous investors. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › The stock market has been surging in recent months, but many investors are still feeling on edge. As of this writing, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has soared by close to 31% since April, while the tech-centered Nasdaq Composi ...