A big week of economic data is next for a stock market in the throes of a major rotation

The stock market will have to get through a big week of economic data ahead, as it undergoes a major rotation that could drive the market toward a year-end rally. The week ahead is stacked with big reports — including jobs and inflation data — that have been delayed because of the government shutdown. November … Read more

Trump administration unresponsive after containership fire, Port of Los Angeles chief says

The head of the largest port in the United States said the Trump administration has not reached out to offer assistance following a fire that erupted on a containership on Friday and continues to burn outside of the port. “I have been trying to set up meetings with Trump cabinet officials and [U.S. Trade Representative … Read more

Here are several buy levels to consider for both Microsoft and Nike

Whenever the stocks of companies that we think are attractive purely on their underlying business fundamentals start to sell off, we know we want to buy. The question is: When to buy? Valuation is the primary factor to consider. However, in a market sentiment-driven decline like we saw Thursday, valuation isn’t really the focus for … Read more

Week in review: Stocks swing wildly, Disney disappoints, and we make 6 trades

It was a volatile week for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting an all-time high before pulling back. Wall Street pulled money away from Big Tech and into more defensive sectors, such as health care and financials. The end of the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown and expectations for interest rate cuts … Read more

Fewer burritos, more bargains: Consumers flash holiday warning signs

Shoppers walk through Manhattan on Nov. 7, 2025, in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images High-income consumers are trading down, Gen Z is spending less, and low-income shoppers are still struggling, according to many consumer companies that shared their latest quarterly results in recent weeks. Those trends may not bode well for the … Read more

Under Armour splits with Steph Curry, leaving NBA legend free to find a new business partner

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings during the 2024 Play-In Tournament on April 16, 2024 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.  Rocky Widner | National Basketball Association | Getty Images Under Armour and Stephen Curry have mutually agreed to end their 13-year partnership … Read more