The S&P 500 index (^GSPC +0.29%) has been incredibly resilient amid considerable uncertainty. It is trading near all-time highs despite the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, the resulting high energy prices, and the potential for energy costs to lead to a global recession. It is completely reasonable for investors to be concerned that Wall

This year marks a new era for trillion-dollar conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB). For the first time in well over half a century, billionaire Warren Buffett isn’t running the show. The Oracle of Omaha stepped down as CEO on Dec. 31, handing the reins to his longtime understudy, Greg Abel. Abel has some big

You might have heard someone say that the Chinese word for “crisis” means “danger” plus “opportunity.” While that would be intriguing if true, it reflects a misunderstanding of Mandarin. However, the connection between danger and opportunity aligns well with Warren Buffett’s investing philosophy. Dangers seem to be almost everywhere you look in the current market

Wall Street is focused on the geopolitical conflict unfolding in the Middle East and its impact on energy prices. Before that, there was the war in Ukraine. In the future, there will be some other newsworthy event, perhaps the bursting of what some believe is an artificial intelligence bubble, that will unnerve investors and lead

For the better part of the last seven years, Wall Street’s major stock indexes have been unstoppable. The broad-based S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.29%) has rallied at least 16% in six of the last seven years, while the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 0.31%) and technology-driven Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +0.89%) have reached psychologically important levels

Restaurant Brands International, the parent company of Burger King, is set to report this week.Credit: jetcityimage via Getty Images This week is all about the American pocketbook, with a new jobs report offering a view of the labor market and earnings from food and travel giants shedding light on how people are spending. April jobs

Warren Buffett took control of Berkshire Hathaway in 1965. In the subsequent decades, the company evolved from a small textile mill into a multinational conglomerate with subsidiaries across insurance, retail, utilities, manufacturing, and freight rail transportation. Under Buffett, Berkshire Class A stock increased 6,100,000%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.29%) returned 46,100%. But Buffett stepped

The S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.29%) staged a remarkable recovery in recent weeks. After trading 9% below its peak in late March, the index has already recouped its losses and returned to record highs, reflecting expectations that the U.S. will soon reach a resolution with Iran. However, the rebound may have been premature. Oil prices remain

The KOSPI index is displayed on a screen inside the dealing room of Woori Bank in central Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap The number of Korean-listed companies whose market capitalization surpassed 1 trillion won ($679.7 million) exceeded 400 for the first time this year, following a dramatic pre-Middle East-conflict recovery in the stock market, data showed Sunday.

Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange’s NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., April 17, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Conventional wisdom can be a stubborn force. As the trading month of May gets into full swing this week, should investors continue to follow the old adage of

The tech sector opened higher across the board, driving the Hang Seng Tech Index up by more than 2%. Regarding constituent stocks, as of press time, JD.com-SW (09618) rose by 5.98% to HKD 122.3; Baidu Group-SW (09888) increased by 4.86% to HKD 116.5; XPeng Motors-W (09868) climbed by 4.04% to HKD 69.5; Alibaba-W (09988) gained

According to Futu News on April 15, the three major indices of the Hong Kong stock market rose in unison. $Hang Seng Index (800000.HK)$ Up by 0.76%, $Hang Seng TECH Index (800700.HK)$ Up by 1.88%, $Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (800100.HK)$ Up by 0.87%. As of the midday close, 1,170 stocks in the Hong Kong

Futu News reported on April 16 that the three major Hong Kong stock indices all rose.$Hang Seng Index (800000.HK)$ Up 1.38%, $Hang Seng TECH Index (800700.HK)$Up 2.98%,$Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (800100.HK)$Up 1.73%. As of the midday close, 1,216 stocks in Hong Kong rose, 804 fell, and 1,173 remained unchanged. In terms of sectors, Multiple

According to Zhitong Finance APP, the Hang Seng Index fell by 1.32%, down 347 points to 26,046 points; the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped by 1.66%, with turnover in the Hong Kong stock market reaching HKD 126.1 billion in the morning session. Optical communication stocks in the Hong Kong stock market performed strongly. The CPO

Kevin Warsh is expected to become the next Federal Reserve chairman after getting an OK from the Senate Banking Committee. Assuming the full Senate confirms his nomination, he will succeed Jerome Powell (who has held the position since 2018) by May 15. Powell, however, has said he isn’t leaving the Federal Open Market Committee, which

Shares of domestic insurance companies collectively declined. As of the time of writing, China Pacific Insurance (02601) fell by 4.75%, trading at HKD 32.48; PICC Property (01339) dropped by 3.47%, trading at HKD 5.28; and China Life Insurance (02628) decreased by 2.57%, trading at HKD 27.34. According to Zhitong Finance APP, domestic insurance stocks collectively

According to Zhitong Finance, the Hang Seng Index rose by 0.13%, up 33 points, closing at 26,394 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell by 0.74%. The morning trading volume of Hong Kong stocks reached HKD 108.8 billion. CATL (3750.HK) surged over 5% to reach a new high as the ‘Super Tech Day’ launch

Robinhood Markets‘ (NASDAQ: HOOD) recent plummet is the cautionary tale of hyped-up stocks that unravel when the going gets tough. Or is it? Robinhood stock is 53% off its highs from last year, but it remains a profitable company in growth mode. Is this just the signature volatility of a high-growth stock and a chance

NEW YORK, May 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As financial markets become increasingly driven by real-time data and algorithmic execution, AI trading bots are rapidly gaining traction among investors seeking more efficient ways to manage their portfolios. AriseAlpha announced the launch of its free automated investing platform , designed to support both cryptocurrency and stock