• Feb 18, 2025

S&P 500 ekes out all-time closing high as Fed minutes eyed

The S&P 500 squeaked past its previous record closing high on Tuesday at the top of a holiday-shortened week, with earnings season winding down, U.S. Federal Reserve minutes on tap, and geopolitical uncertainties churning in the background. "There's a little bit of a three-day weekend hangover today," said Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group in Omaha. "At the same time we have the Fed minutes, coming out tomorrow and big retail earnings also coming out later this week," Detrick added.

  • Feb 18, 2025

Treasury Yields Climb as Traders Seek Further Clues on Fed Path

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  • Feb 18, 2025

Fed Wanted an Inclusive Jobs Recovery. Some Are Asking If That Helped Fuel Inflation

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  • Feb 18, 2025

5 ways cryptocurrency is reshaping global finance

The cryptocurrency market has fundamentally transformed our perception of money. Is crypto a currency, like the dollar? A commodity, like gold? Or an asset, like stocks? Its unique characteristics blur traditional classifications, making it a versatile financial instrument.

  • Feb 17, 2025

3 Reasons to Sell VTRS and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Over the past six months, Viatris’s stock price fell to $10.77. Shareholders have lost 9% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 9.3%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.