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The annual stress test modeled a sharp economic shock, including steep declines in commercial real estate and home prices, with unemployment surging to 10%, the Fed detailed in its results. All 32 of the nation's largest banks survived the hypothetical downturn, absorbing more than $708 billion in ...

(Bloomberg) -- The leverage that helped fuel the US stock rally is now becoming an increasing source of unease.Most Read from BloombergLutnick Delayed Canada Bridge Debut to Seek Bigger Cut of Toll RevenueUS Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran Targets After Drone HitsAnthropic's Mythos 5 AI Model Cleared by US for Wider UseAn Analyst's Missed Remark Surfaced in Deadly Iran School Strike ProbeOman Tells Allies Ships Going Through Hormuz May Have to PayThe surge in market leverage, stemming in part fro

(Bloomberg) -- The leverage that helped fuel the US stock rally is now becoming an increasing source of unease.Most Read from BloombergLutnick Delayed Canada Bridge Debut to Seek Bigger Cut of Toll RevenueUS Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran Targets After Drone HitsAnthropic’s Mythos 5 AI Model Cleared by US for Wider UseAn Analyst’s Missed Remark Surfaced in Deadly Iran School Strike ProbeOman Tells Allies Ships Going Through Hormuz May Have to PayThe surge in market leverage, stemming in part fro

JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America see stronger dollar prospects amid resilient US growth and AI-driven capital inflows.

From a victor come the spoils.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 were up in late-morning trading Thursday, while the Nas

Major U.S. banks increased shareholder returns after the Federal Reserve’s stress test showed the sector remains strongly capitalized and resilient under severe economic conditions.

Two of the biggest U.S. investment banks see increasing risks tied to Federal Reserve rate forecasts, an uneasy peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran, and questions over the fate of the artificial intelligence investment wave—but remain bullish. Markets will tangle with resurgent inflation, AI capital expenditure concerns and a hawkish Fed over the next six months, the team said, but its broader earnings thesis is still likely to take the to around 7800 points by the end of the year.

Stephen Parker, co-head of global investment strategy at JPMorgan Private Bank, told CNBC that “the rally that we’ve seen this year has been entirely earnings driven. Even the most bullish expectations have been consistently exceeded.” His base case puts the S&P 500 at 7800 by year-end, with a bull case of 8900. The stakes are ... JPMorgan: 2026 rally entirely earnings-driven, bull case targets 8900 by year-end

(Bloomberg) -- Shares of stock-photo company Getty Images Holdings Inc. soared as much as 145% on Monday after it announced a licensing deal with OpenAI.Most Read from BloombergIran Says Hormuz Closed Again as Talks With US Set to OpenUS and Iran Make ‘Progress’ in Talks, Aim to Keep Hormuz OpenMeta Taps New WhatsApp Boss as Part of $900 Million InvestmentIranian Negotiators Said to Still Be Engaged in Talks With USStocks Fall as SpaceX’s Rout Offsets US-Iran Hopes: Markets WrapIn a statement on

(Bloomberg) -- Shares of stock-photo company Getty Images Holdings Inc. soared as much as 145% on Monday after it announced a licensing deal with OpenAI.Most Read from BloombergIran Says Hormuz Closed Again as Talks With US Set to OpenUS and Iran Make 'Progress' in Talks, Aim to Keep Hormuz OpenIranian Negotiators Said to Still Be Engaged in Talks With USMeta Taps New WhatsApp Boss as Part of $900 Million InvestmentIran Cites 'Major Progress' After All-Night Talks With USIn a statement on Sunday

Investing.com -- Beaten-down consumer stocks are forming a bottom and could deliver better performance in the second half of 2026, according to JPMorgan, which identified several sub-sectors trading at multi-year lows as the most attractive entry points.

(Bloomberg) -- For the first time in four years, companies in emerging markets are beating profit estimates, giving investors a fresh reason to believe the bull market is just getting started.Most Read from BloombergIran Says Hormuz Closed Again as Talks With US Set to OpenUS and Iran Make ‘Progress’ in Talks, Aim to Keep Hormuz OpenIranian Negotiators Said to Still Be Engaged in Talks With USDOJ Rejects Judge Request to Certify $1.8 Billion Fund NixedTrump’s Fears About Economy Undercut US Leve

(Bloomberg) -- Governments around the world look to be facing lofty borrowing costs for at least the rest of the year, even as the fragile Middle East truce lowers energy prices and curbs inflationary fears.Most Read from BloombergRead the 14-Point Draft Memorandum Between the US and IranIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USModi Warns of ‘Shortage of Trust’ Ahead of Trump MeetingNetanyahu Pays a Political Price for Trump’s Iran DealUS Set to Offer Iran Broad Financial Gain

(Bloomberg) -- STMicroelectronics NV is looking to raise $1.5 billion from selling debt that can be exchanged into equity after the chipmaker’s shares tripled in value so far this year. Most Read from BloombergIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USStudios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for ClosuresNetanyahu Pays a Political Price for Trump’s Iran DealUS and Iran Agree to Halt War, Restart Middle East Oil ShipmentsUS at Odds With Allies Over How Easy It Is to Reopen Horm

Lower crude prices could boost stocks, ease inflation pressure, and restart the rotation disrupted by the Iran conflict.

(Bloomberg) -- US stocks could get an additional boost from a rotation into cyclical, economically-sensitive industries that have lagged in the Iran war, according to Morgan Stanley strategists.Most Read from BloombergIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USUS and Iran Agree to Halt War, Restart Middle East Oil ShipmentsIran Signals No Deal Will Be Signed by Trump’s Sunday TimelineWhy Musk Raced to Take SpaceX Public in the World’s Biggest IPOIran Pushes Differing Deal Versio

(Bloomberg) -- Birkenstock is lining up its first bond offering in more than five years as it seeks to replace existing debt and considers further share buybacks. Most Read from BloombergIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USUS and Iran Agree to Halt War, Restart Middle East Oil ShipmentsIran Signals No Deal Will Be Signed by Trump’s Sunday TimelineWhy Musk Raced to Take SpaceX Public in the World’s Biggest IPOIran Pushes Differing Deal Versions as US Sticks to TimelineThe

(Bloomberg) -- Treasuries advanced across the curve as investors dialed back expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes following news of a deal to halt the Iran war. Most Read from BloombergIran Signals No Deal Will Be Signed by Trump’s Sunday TimelineIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USUS and Iran Agree to Halt War, Restart Middle East Oil ShipmentsWhy Musk Raced to Take SpaceX Public in the World’s Biggest IPOIran Pushes Differing Deal Versions as US Sticks t

(Bloomberg) -- Global banks are curbing hedge funds’ leveraged bets on Asia’s top chipmakers including SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. after a blistering rally this year raised concerns of a potential pullback, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergSpaceX IPO Raises $75 Billion in Biggest Debut of All TimeXbox Plans Significant Layoffs as New CEO Plans OverhaulTrump Insists Iran Deal Is Close After Scrapping New StrikesTrump Vows New Attacks on Iran, Thre

(Bloomberg) -- Retail traders’ infatuation with high-flying computer memory and storage companies is fading now that the next big thing — SpaceX’s initial public offering — is on the way. Most Read from BloombergXbox Plans Significant Layoffs as New CEO Plans OverhaulHouse Republican Says Hegseth’s D-Day Remarks ‘Inappropriate’US Strikes Iran in Trump Escalation Over Stalled Peace TalksTech Stocks Sink as Oil Jumps on US-Iran Jitters: Markets WrapOracle Falls After Data Center Costs Overshadow A

Investing.com -- Illumina received a bullish rating upgrade from JPMorgan, which raised its recommendation to Overweight from Neutral and lifted its December 2026 price target to $185 from $125, citing growing confidence in the DNA sequencing company's ability to sustain strong growth despite increasing competition.

As 2026 opened, investors were upbeat on the prospects for new IPOs. Markets were stable, capital costs were declining, and several high-profile “mega-IPOs” seemed imminent – conditions that pointed toward a breakout year.Claim 55% Off TipRanksUnlock trusted, data-backed investing tools with TipRanks Premium, from analyst ratings and forecasts to breaking news and portfolio analysis. Discover high-conviction stock picks and new investing opportunities with the TipRanks Smart Investor Newsletter

“I view the market as exuberant, and I've seen this before. Of course, exuberance can go on a long time, and it’s not bad… It’s a risk; I'm not terrified about it. We can handle whatever it is.” —JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon at a conference today on the stock market hitting records.

Everywhere investors look, the warning signs seem to be multiplying. Inflation ticked higher again in the latest Consumer Price Index report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Producer prices are climbing, too, raising concerns companies may eventually pass those costs onto consumers. The University of Michigan’s consumer confidence index recently hit its lowest reading in ... Trump’s Bull Market is Over? Not a Chance! JPM Says S&P Can Rally 22% From Here

(Bloomberg) -- Junk debt is beating just about everything else in fixed-income markets after surging yields wiped out gains on most other bonds. Yet with high-yield credit spreads near two-decade lows, investor unease is building.Most Read from BloombergSpot the Difference: Putin Gets Trump Treatment From Xi in ChinaModi’s Toffee Gift to Meloni Ignites Rally in Wrong Indian StockIran Threatens to Retaliate Beyond Middle East If US AttacksNvidia Tells Skeptical Investors AI Is Ready to Go Mainstr

(Bloomberg) -- A British dealmaking boom has London’s M&A advisers on track for their best year in more than a decade, standing in contrast to investor fears over the country’s latest political crisis.Most Read from BloombergWinners and Losers From Trump and Xi’s Beijing Summit TalksHormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers ExitUS, Iran Stall on Hormuz Reopening as Oil Supplies TightenUS and Iran Far From Deal as Bond Rout Piles Pressure on TrumpTrump Gets Revenge on Republican Who Vote

(Bloomberg) -- Gold fell as the latest US data showed a resurgence in inflation, reinforcing bets that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for an extended period of time.Most Read from BloombergAmbani’s Cola War With Coke, Pepsi Spurs Fridge Bonanza in IndiaNvidia’s CEO Joins Trump in China With AI in the SpotlightMamdani Scraps Property Tax Hike, Counts Second-Home RevenueTrump Lands in China for Xi Trade Summit With Iran War in LimboBullion dropped as much as 1% Wednesday after

(Bloomberg) -- Gold held a decline, after accelerating US inflation lifted the odds of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates this year. Most Read from BloombergAmbani’s Cola War With Coke, Pepsi Spurs Fridge Bonanza in IndiaInside a Year of Chaos and Conflict at Kevin Hart’s Media CompanyMamdani Scraps Property Tax Hike, Counts Second-Home RevenueIran Makes New Offer on Uranium in Response to US, WSJ SaysBullion was trading around $4,705 an ounce, after sliding 0.4% on Tuesday. The US consu

Retail investors are piling into AI-linked chip and hardware names as valuation concerns rise after a six-week semiconductor surge.