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1 day ago · The Federal Reserve paused its interest rate cuts at its January meeting, citing unclear inflation and policy outlooks.

2 days ago · The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell Wednesday as the stock market reacted to the Fed's latest rate decision and earnings from Big Tech.

The 2025 Barron’s Roundtable featured a large group of bearish panelists and a smaller but equally committed cadre of bulls.

2 days ago · Amazon.com stock climbed to a record intraday high on Tuesday, and analysts say investors could expect the good times to keep going in 2025.

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates on hold on Wednesday. Plus, earnings reports from Apple, General Motors, Starbucks, Microsoft, Tesla, and Exxon Mobil.

The S&P 500 index gained 2.91% to just short of the 6000 mark, its best percentage gain since the week of Election Day ended on Nov. 8.

The latest surge in yields came in response to a stronger-than-expected employment report for December. Higher yields make owning stocks less attractive.

The stock market is headed into December poised to log its second straight year of stellar returns. History offers a mixed verdict on what’s in store for next year.

Jan 17, 2025 · Apple stock rises after falling Thursday by the most since August, Alphabet stock is up after the Supreme Court upholds a ban on TikTok, and Qorvo stock jumps after activist Starboard Value ...