Category: Stocks and Bonds

Stocks, Bonds and the Dollar Slip on Threat to Fed Chair Powell

The broad shift out of U.S. financial assets revived last year’s trend called the “sell America” trade.
How Gen Z Investors Went from Meme Stocks to Index Funds

Some Gen Z-ers first entered the markets during the pandemic’s meme stock craze. They have since become more patient investors.
Will Stock Markets Sizzle Into 2026?

Returns have been fabulous but consider the potential for setbacks in this already hazardous year, our columnist says.
G.M. Books a $7.1 Billion Loss as It Scales Back E.V. Ambitions

General Motors said it was writing down the value of battery and electric vehicle factories after changes in federal policy undercut demand.
Oil Firms Say Venezuela Owes Them Billions, Complicating Trump’s Plan

Companies like Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips say that Venezuela owes them billions of dollars for confiscating their assets two decades ago.
Chevron’s Risky Bet to Stay in Venezuela May Now Give It an Advantage

The second-largest U.S. oil company, which kept pumping oil in the country after others left, could find it relatively easy to expand its operations if the political conditions there improve.
Oil Stocks Rally as Investors Bet on Return to Venezuela

The energy sector of the S&P 500 rose 2.9 percent on Monday, lifting the broader market.
Tesla Car Sales Dropped 9% in 2025, Falling Behind China’s BYD

As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives.
Wall Street Sees Another Banner Year for Markets. Could Anything Stop It?

Analysts have forecast more stellar gains for the S&P 500. But concerns about inflation, the dollar and sky-high valuations could make for a choppy run.
Will the A.I. Boom Continue to Drive Up Stocks in 2026?

The boom in artificial intelligence was the biggest driver of gains in the stock market. That could pose a risk in 2026.
As A.I. Companies Borrow Billions, Debt Investors Grow Wary

Artificial intelligence companies looking to raise funds are being made to pay lofty interest rates, as debt investors become cautious.
Why the A.I. Rally (and the Bubble Talk) Could Continue Next Year

Big Tech’s huge investment in artificial intelligence is making investors nervous. But the technology continues to advance, buoying the bulls.