Good MorningU.S. stocks slid as weakness in AI names pulled markets lower, marking a fourth straight loss and the worst stretch in nearly a month. The S&P 500 fell about 1.2%, the Dow dropped roughly 0.5%, and the Nasdaq fell about 1.8%. Oil producers bucked the trend, rising after crude jumped following President Trump’s latest escalation toward Venezuela, and the majority of S&P 500 stocks actually finished higher despite the headline indices slipping.
Beneath the headline moves, leadership appears to be shifting. Industrials have seen a notable breakout that could signal a rotation into that sector, while the semiconductor supply chain story remained in focus as analysts pointed to critical factory tools that enable AI chips. NVIDIA was among the most active names and traded lower on the selloff, highlighting ongoing volatility in semiconductor and AI-exposed shares.
Corporate and policy developments added more market-moving news. The U.S. Postal Service plans to open its last-mile delivery network to more shippers to boost revenue, a move that could affect logistics stocks. Warner Bros. urged shareholders to reject Paramount’s hostile bid in favor of Netflix, keeping media M&A front and center. Separately, Israel approved a $35 billion gas export deal with Chevron, and a federal judge blocked Michigan’s attempt to shut a Great Lakes pipeline, both providing directional signals for energy markets. Featured: Sell these "safe" blue chips immediately (Ad) 
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After taking a big-time tumble in September, copper mining giant Freeport McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) has regained its footing, and then some. On Sept. 24, shares dropped nearly 17% as the company significantly reduced its guidance in light of a disaster at its Indonesian mine.
The stock declined anoth... Read the Full Story |
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One of the more intriguing headlines to surface recently is the growing expectation that SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space and satellite juggernaut, could pursue an IPO as early as 2026. Rumors suggest a potential valuation of $1.5 trillion, which would make it the largest public offering in history... Read the Full Story |
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Traders might fondly remember the meme-stock era of 2021, but the companies involved have a more mixed response. Most (if not all) meme stocks have never come close to their 2021 highs and currently reside in the market's dustbin.
One of those former high-flyers is Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ: UPWK), t... Read the Full Story |
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Shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) closed at their highest level in almost a year on Dec. 16, extending a powerful rally that has been gathering pace in recent weeks. The stock is now up nearly 120% since April and roughly 25% since late November, with the most recent surge driven by renewed ex... Read the Full Story |
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As 2025 comes to a close, the technology sector is once again outperforming all 11 S&P 500 sectors, thanks largely to the ongoing AI boom. The sector has climbed more than 24% this year, fueled by surging demand for artificial intelligence.
But zooming in, a handful of pure-play AI companies... Read the Full Story |
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Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) has spent 2025 executing a turnaround that many on Wall Street viewed as impossible. Following a grueling year of restructuring, workforce reductions, and factory delays, the stock has staged a recovery. Shares have risen approximately 87% year-to-date and are hold... Read the Full Story |
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While investors with a short-term perspective might have balked at autumnal declines across the industry, those with a more bullish perspective on quantum computing stocks are likely to ride out the recent turbulence. The technology is still developing and has not yet reached a point at which it i... Read the Full Story |
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As the year winds down, the broader market has delivered a solid performance, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY) up approximately 16% year-to-date (YTD). But beneath the surface, leadership is quietly shifting. One of the most notable developments has been the breakout in the indu... Read the Full Story |
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Investors know that tech stocks can have both positive and punishing implications for portfolios. As technology evolves, the competitive landscape can shift quickly. Hype-driven rallies can also lead to significant gains for a time, but they often result in harsh corrections.
Three notable tech s... Read the Full Story |
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It has been a long time coming, but after 25 years, shares of networking hardware, software and telecommunications equipment provider Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) have finally rebounded from the lows it experienced in the wake of the dot-com crash in March 2000.
Bottoming out at $10.32 on Oct. 1... Read the Full Story |
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