US stocks rose on Monday, kicking off a shortened holiday week on a firmer footing as gains in technology shares lifted the broader market. The S&P 500 advanced 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 133 points, or 0.3%. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed, climbing 0.7% as investors returned to growth-oriented names after recent sector
The Nasdaq 100 Index and the QQQ ETF had a strong performance in 2025 as the artificial intelligence boom entered its third year. The two assets jumped by over 20%, adding trillions of dollars in value. Most companies in the index and its ETFs were in the green, with companies like Western Digital, Micron, Seagate,
US stocks were in the red on Wednesday as Wall Street prepared to close out a bumper year for equities, with investors showing limited appetite for risk after several mild sessions of declines. The three broad indices were down around 0.2% Despite the recent softness, the broader picture for 2025 remains firmly positive. The S&P
US stocks rose on Friday, the first trading day of 2026, as technology shares extended their momentum from last year’s artificial intelligence-driven rally and investors entered the new year with a broadly constructive outlook. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded 124 points higher, or 0.3%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.6%. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed,
The JPMorgan NASDAQ Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) had a strong performance last year as it jumped to a record high of $59. It has risen in the previous three consecutive years, with its assets under management (AUM) rising to over $32 billion. Similarly, the NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF (QQQI) rose to a
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, is poised to cut the February price for its benchmark Arab Light crude for Asian customers for the third consecutive month, reflecting a broader trend of declining spot market prices driven by abundant supplies. The official selling price (OSP) for Saudi Arabia’s flagship Arab Light crude is anticipated
Oil prices jumped on Monday on potential disruptions in oil supply from the Middle East. At the time of writing, the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil was at $58 per barrel, up 2.2%, while Brent was 2% higher at $61.44 a barrel. Both oil benchmarks had fallen more than 2% on Friday. Geopolitical
Precious metals fell sharply on Monday as investors resorted to booking profits after steep gains in the last few weeks. Silver and platinum dropped after hitting record highs earlier in the session. Gold prices also fell more than 5% as the yellow metal fell below the $4,500 per ounce level. Meanwhile, oil prices jumped more
As the sun sets on 2025, the oil market is headed for its steepest annual decline since 2020, when COVID-19 had decimated demand. Often known as the “black gold”, oil has had a difficult year among the commodity complex due to concerns about a serious glut in the coming months. Against such a backdrop, all
Latin America is heading toward a pivotal year in 2026 as new US tariffs and rising oil output reshape the region’s economic and energy outlook. Analysts say a mix of relatively moderate trade barriers and expanding crude production could give some countries a competitive edge while creating headwinds for others. Alejandro Grisanti, chief economist at