S&P 500 & Equities

Don't Join The Herd: A 5-Step Checklist For The Next Market Crash

Bitcoin sparks 'bull trap' warning after BTC price rejects at $76K

3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Hold Forever

JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) Tightening Private Credit Funds

Goldman Sachs Maintains a Buy on Barclays PLC (BCS), Raises PT

Bitcoin’s ‘powerful move’ nears as Bollinger Bands warn of volatility

Do Bitcoin halvings matter? Strategy buys outpace new BTC supply by 700%

Spandex Maker Lycra Files for Bankruptcy After Years of Stress

JPMorgan Plans Boston Hiring Spree After Leasing Office Space

Strategy Faces Key Test It's Failed 3 Times After Big Bitcoin Buy

Gold Lender Muthoot FinCorp Said to Plan $300 Million India IPO

Greek Billionaire-Backed Oil Tanker Owner Falls After Oslo IPO

Better Buy During the Crypto Crash: XRP (Ripple) or Bitcoin?

Did Berkshire's New CEO Just Break From Warren Buffett's Playbook?

‘Mega’ IPOs to Drive Bumper Year on Philippines Market, CEO Says

GPGI, Inc. (GPGI) Presents at JPMorgan Industrials Conference 2026 Transcript

China Clamps Down on Key Route to Hong Kong IPOs After Deal Boom

Philippine Bourse Chief Sees 'Mega IPOs', Share Sales

Alcon Buy Rating Reaffirmed, Despite Failed STAAR Merger, As Eyecare Portfolio Leads

Alcon's "buy" rating persists, apparently unbothered by its failed STAAR merger. Investors seem content with the existing eyecare portfolio, proving that sometimes, simply having a product to sell is enough.

News Corporation (NWSA) Discusses Dow Jones Strategy and Business Transformation Transcript

News Corp's latest transcript reveals the ongoing strategic discussions for Dow Jones, a business unit presumably still engaged in the perennial "transformation" process. Investors can rest assured that management is, indeed, talking about things.

Bitcoin Pushes Higher as Macro Tests Loom

Bitcoin continues its inexplicable ascent, seemingly detached from traditional assets as macro headwinds gather. One might almost believe this time is different, or perhaps just another cycle playing out with different toys.

Private Credit Default Rates to Reach 8%, Morgan Stanley Says

Morgan Stanley now projects private credit default rates hitting 8%, citing AI's disruptive influence on software. Apparently, even the most sophisticated algorithms can't make a bad loan good. Some things never change.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slip after stocks bounce back amid 3-week losing streak

Stock Market Today, March 16: CytomX Therapeutics Surges After Positive Phase 1 Colorectal Cancer Data

CytomX saw a notable pop today, driven by early-stage cancer data that some found encouraging. This, of course, conveniently overshadowed the usual concerns about dwindling cash and less-than-stellar financials. Just another day in biotech.

The Stock Market Sounds an Alarm for the First Time in 25 Years. Here Is What History Says the S&P 500 Will Do in 2026.

The Shiller CAPE ratio has reportedly reached levels not seen in a quarter-century, prompting historical comparisons for the S&P 500's future. One might infer that valuation metrics, however reliable, still manage to surprise those who track them.

SpaceX Could IPO in June at a $1.75 Trillion Valuation. Here Is 1 Stock to Buy Before It Does.

Another day, another speculative IPO rumor with an eye-watering valuation attached. Apparently, one AI firm stands to gain, which is certainly a novel angle for the usual pre-listing hype cycle. We've seen this movie before.

Stock Market Today, March 16: Nasdaq Gains 1% Stocks on Easing Oil Prices and AI Optimism

Today, a brief respite from the usual market malaise saw the Nasdaq tick up, apparently on the twin pillars of slightly less expensive oil and the ever-present AI narrative. Geopolitical anxieties, however, remain firmly on the menu for tomorrow.

Ares Management: Dividend Yield Spikes On 20% Hike And AI Ghosts, AUM Hits Record

Ares Management's latest dividend hike, coupled with record AUM, has apparently conjured an "AI ghost" into the narrative. One can only assume this spectral presence is responsible for the recent market exuberance, rather than, say, fundamental business performance.

Man Alleges Wife Stole $172 Million in Bitcoin After 'Covertly Recording' Him

Another day, another digital asset dispute, this time involving a rather expensive marital disagreement and some creative surveillance. One might observe that the security of a seed phrase is only as strong as the domestic tranquility it resides within.

Bitcoin Morning Strength

Bitcoin appears to have woken up on the right side of the bed, at least for now. Such morning enthusiasm is a common, if often fleeting, phenomenon in this particular asset class. We've seen this movie before.

Dogecoin Has the Zoomies Today. Here's Why This Meme Coin Surged More Than 6%.

Dogecoin, ever the reliable indicator of... something, has apparently experienced a modest uptick. One might observe that its current trajectory mirrors the general direction of a thrown dart, albeit one with a six percent tailwind.

IBM Opens Quantum Hardware to Researchers as Bitcoin Security Threat Looms

IBM is graciously allowing more access to its quantum toys, ostensibly to help developers brace for the inevitable cryptographic reckoning. One might assume they're also hoping for some practical applications beyond just stressing Bitcoin's algorithms.

Bitcoin tops $74.5K but are pro traders turning bullish again?

Bitcoin's latest ascent past $74,000 seems to have caught the attention of some, though professional traders remain largely unconvinced. It appears the smart money is still waiting for a more compelling reason to jump back into the fray.

Warren Buffett’s parting gift to Berkshire Hathaway: A $2 billion Iran oil windfall

Apparently, even the Oracle of Omaha can find a silver lining in geopolitical strife, particularly when it involves energy assets. Berkshire Hathaway's latest reported gains merely underscore that some things, like oil profits, remain reliably resilient, regardless of the global backdrop.

Vertiv: An Upcoming S&P 500 Member, Shares Near Fair Value (Downgrade)

Vertiv, an impending S&P 500 addition, now finds its shares trading near what some consider fair value. Apparently, even a prestigious index inclusion has its limits for market enthusiasm.

Dow Jones And U.S. Index Outlook: A Test Of Confidence For Stocks

Another day, another market "test of confidence," as if the indices themselves possess any. Investors, or perhaps just the algorithms, are once again left to ponder what exactly they're confident in. We've seen this movie before.

Why Bitcoin Is Crushing It Today, Up 3.7%

Bitcoin is up. Again. The market, ever eager for a narrative, will likely find one to explain this latest fluctuation, just as it will for the inevitable next one.

Bitcoin’s push toward $75K revives debate over what drives capital flows

Bitcoin's latest ascent, fueled by the usual suspects of ETF flows and institutional interest, once again prompts the age-old question of what exactly constitutes "capital flows" in this particular asset class. Apparently, it's still just more money.

Software Bear Market: 2 Monster Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks With up to 70% Upside to Buy Now, According to Wall Street

Wall Street analysts, ever the optimists, have identified two AI stocks with significant upside potential, apparently unfazed by the current software bear market. One might wonder if 70% upside is merely a suggestion, given the anticipated volatility extending into 2026.

Major pizza chain franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Apparently, even the universal appeal of pizza has its limits when debt obligations come calling. This franchisee's Chapter 11 filing serves as a stark reminder that not all growth strategies bake out as planned.

IREN Is Making Moves in AI and Bitcoin. Technicals Point to Strong Growth Ahead.

IREN, apparently making "moves" in the two most talked-about sectors, is now being touted for "strong growth ahead." One might wonder if the technicals are simply reflecting the latest narrative, or if this time, it truly is different.

Plug Power Surges 5% — Here’s Why Bulls Are Cheering While the Courts Are Still Watching

Plug Power saw a modest uptick, prompting some to declare victory. Meanwhile, the underlying legal entanglements persist, suggesting the market's enthusiasm may be, as usual, a touch premature.

Bitcoin, XRP surge as crude oil falls to $97

Digital assets, apparently unfazed by traditional energy markets, saw a notable uptick as crude prices took a dip. One might conclude the correlation remains as elusive as ever, or simply that some things just happen.

These 3 Industrial Stocks May Outperform the S&P 500 in 2026

Another analyst has identified a trio of industrial stocks, suggesting they might just beat the S&P 500 in a few years. Apparently, now is a "particularly good time" to consider these perennial favorites. We've heard this before.

Goldman Sachs Bullish on Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) Following Strategic Acquisitions

Goldman Sachs, ever the optimist, finds reason to be bullish on FIS, citing recent strategic maneuvers. One might assume they've done this before, but perhaps this time it's different.

Goldman Sachs Mixed on Global Payments (GPN) As Industry Valuation Multiples Remain Under Pressure

Goldman Sachs appears to be grappling with the obvious, noting that Global Payments, like its peers, faces valuation headwinds. One might even conclude that the broader payments sector isn't exactly trading at a discount these days.

SpaceX IPO: What I Learned From ULA's Heydays

The market, it seems, is always keen to relive past glories, or at least speculate on future ones. This piece suggests a look back at ULA's past might offer some insight into SpaceX's potential public debut. History, as they say, often rhymes.

'Operation Atlantic': US Secret Service Teams With UK, Canada to Stop Crypto Fraud

Authorities are now collaborating across the Atlantic to address crypto fraud, a development that suggests the novelty of illicit digital asset schemes may finally be wearing off. One can only assume the paperwork involved will be as substantial as the alleged illicit gains.

Abra targets Nasdaq listing in $750M deal with New Providence SPAC

Another crypto firm is pursuing public market validation, this time via the ever-popular SPAC route. Abra's $750 million deal suggests continued appetite for digital asset plays, even if the underlying business models remain a subject of ongoing debate.

Strategy’s stock has soared 35% off its February low, more than doubling bitcoin’s gain

Strategy's stock continues its impressive run, handily outperforming its underlying asset. It appears Mr. Saylor's promise of amplified volatility was not an idle boast, for better or worse.