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Stocks End Volatile Year on a Down Note: Stock Market Today

After nearing bear-market territory in the spring, the main market indexes closed out the year with impressive gains.

Kiplinger · Dec 31, 2025

I’m 45 and I’ve Barely Invested in the Stock Market. I Recently Inherited $50,000. What Should I Do?

What should you do with a big inheritance? We asked a financial expert for advice.

Kiplinger · Dec 31, 2025

Behavior Backfire: 5 Overconfidence Traps That Hurt Even Smart Investors

The stock market loves confidence, but it adores overconfidence, because it feeds on it. Every bull run, every hot stock tip, and every viral investing success story whispers the same seductive message: You’ve got this. And sometimes, you do. But the danger isn’t ignorance—it’s misplaced certainty. The smartest investors often…

The Free Financial Advisor · Dec 31, 2025

Stocks Extend Losing Streak After Fed Minutes: Stock Market Today

The Santa Claus Rally is officially at risk after the S&P 500's third straight loss.

Kiplinger · Dec 30, 2025

Is One Asset Screaming that Stocks are Cheap Going into 2026? Can the S&P 500 Reach 10,000 in 2026?

The leading most diversified U.S. stock market index is the S&P 500. While the index has rallied by nearly 16% in 2025 to a record high, the top stock index may be inexpensive relative to another asset with a long history as the world’s leading currency: gold.

Barchart · Dec 30, 2025

Octopus Energy sells stake in software arm Kraken, valuing unit at £6.4bn

The move paves the way for the demerger of Kraken Technologies and a possible stock market flotation.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Is The Stock Market Closed on New Year’s Eve?

Although stock market traders and attentive investors may work every day of the year, markets worldwide will close on certain holidays. While these special days...

Saving Advice · Dec 29, 2025

Dollar Gains and Precious Metals Sink on Year-End Liquidation

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose slightly by +0.02%. The dollar found support on Monday as stock market weakness boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Monday's stronger-than-expected Nov pending home sales report was supportive of the dollar. The dollar fell from its best level after the...

Barchart · Dec 29, 2025

Dollar Little Changed and Precious Metals Plunge on Long Liquidation Pressures

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down slightly by -0.03%. The dollar gave up an early advance today and turned lower after the Dec Dallas Fed manufacturing outlook of general business activity unexpectedly declined. The dollar initially moved higher today as stock market weakness boosted some liquidity demand for...

Barchart · Dec 29, 2025

What Young People Need To Know About Investing Volatility

The stock market often roars, stumbles, sprints, and sometimes faceplants in public. One day your portfolio looks like a genius move, the next it feels like a personal attack. That emotional rollercoaster is called volatility, and it’s the price of admission for long-term growth.

The Free Financial Advisor · Dec 28, 2025