Hedge funds had their best year since 2009. These 2 strategies drove the biggest returns

Hedge funds had their best year since 2009. These 2 strategies drove the biggest returns

Key Points Hedge funds landed their biggest annual gain in 16 years, with equity strategies and thematic macroeconomic funds leading the charge. Healthcare, energy and commodities markets offered fertile territory last year, as fund managers weathered tariff turbulence and crypto corrections. 2025 saw positive performances across a range of investment approaches, with industry mainstays Citadel … Read more

European stocks open higher as traders track Venezuela developments

European stocks open higher as traders track Venezuela developments

One of the helicopters carrying Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores arrives after they were captured overnight in Venezuela by U.S. forces, at the Westside Heliport in New York City, U.S. January 3, 2026. Jeenah Moon | Reuters LONDON — European stocks opened in positive territory on Monday as global markets react … Read more