CNBC’s Jim Cramer outlined Thursday what investors should watch in the week ahead, including Middle East developments, major earnings releases and key economic prints.   The “Mad Money” host’s weekly game plan follows a volatile session on Wall Street. Stocks ripped higher Thursday on media reports that Iran is working with Oman to draft a protocol

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite recently entered correction territory, as defined as a 10% drop from its most recent high. That means it is halfway to bear-market levels. Many investors are staying away from equities right now, given the challenging broader macroeconomic conditions that are partly to blame for the Nasdaq’s decline. However, it might actually

As the Australian stock market shows signs of stabilization with a +0.5% advance, investors are cautiously optimistic about the resolution of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and its impact on global markets. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value can offer potential opportunities for those looking to capitalize

The outlook for stocks hasn’t looked this gloomy in recent memory. But one Wall Street veteran is feeling confident that the bull market isn’t over. Jim Paulsen, current Substack writer and former chief investment strategist at The Leuthold Group, says he’s seeing a handful of signs that suggest the market was on its way to

Over half (55%) of investors surveyed believe artificial intelligence (AI) will have a positive impact on the stock market over the next 10 years, according to recent research by The Motley Fool. But opinions vary widely by age. Surprisingly, it’s millennials, not Gen Z, who are most bullish about AI. Nearly three-quarters (73%) expect a

Image source: Getty Images Is a stock market crash inevitable this year? Some are suggesting as much. The FTSE 100 and S&P 500 have both already dipped into (and then out of) the territory of a stock market correction. The Iran war could drag on and on, with all the effects on inflation and supply

In 2025, all three of the U.S. stock market’s major indexes — the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average — finished the year in the green, increasing 16.4%, 20.4%, and 13%, respectively. So far this year, it has been a completely different story. All of them are in the negative through March.

Small-Cap Russell 2000 Index Enters A Correction The Russell 2000 index that is focused on small-cap stocks has entered a correction, defined as a decline of 10% or more from recent highs. The Russell 2000 has become the first major U.S. stock market index to fall into correction territory this year, though the S&P 500

Middle East conflict hopes continue to support markets. U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, extending gains for a second straight session as optimism grew that the U.S.-Iran conflict could move closer to a resolution. The S&P 500 advanced 0.72%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.16%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added more than 200 points, with

There has been a rotation into value and smaller-cap stocks this year, with both groups outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 indexes so far in 2026. Tech stocks have been hit particularly hard. First, the market came after software-as-a-service (SaaS) stocks on fears of how artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially disrupt their business models. The sell-off

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ 0.09%), since its 2023 spinoff of its consumer health division into Kenvue (KVUE +0.81%), no longer sells bandages. However, if you’re looking to salve your financial wounds, the stock remains a buy. No stock is recession-proof, but the healthcare giant is known for weathering economic storms better than most stocks. During

Over the long term, there’s no greater wealth creator than the stock market. Average annual returns for the benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.72%), iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +0.48%), and innovation-inspired Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +1.16%) have trumped all other asset classes over multiple decades. But this doesn’t mean equities rise in an orderly fashion.

PRESS RELEASE                                         Share Buyback Transaction Details March 26 – April 1, 2026 Alphen aan den Rijn – April 2, 2026 – Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL), a global leader in professional information solutions, software and services, today reports that it has repurchased 105,281 of its own ordinary shares in the period from March 26, 2026, up to

The United Kingdom’s stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines amid weak trade data from China, highlighting concerns over global economic recovery. In such a climate, identifying undervalued stocks can be crucial for investors looking to capitalize on potential growth opportunities that may arise as market

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Wednesday was a good day for American stocks generally, but it was even sunnier for Eli Lilly (LLY +3.84%). The pharmaceutical giant won regulatory approval for a product that’s bound to be very popular, and investors rewarded the company by pushing its stock nearly 4% higher on the day. That crushed the S&P 500 index’s

Airline stocks fell collectively. As of press time, China Eastern Airlines (00670) dropped 4.6%, trading at HKD 3.73; China Southern Airlines (01055) fell 4.02%, trading at HKD 4.06. According to Zhitong Finance, airline stocks fell collectively. As of press time, China Eastern Airlines (00670) dropped 4.6%, trading at HKD 3.73; China Southern Airlines (01055) fell

As Asian markets navigate the complexities of rising global energy prices and geopolitical tensions, investors are closely monitoring opportunities that may arise from these volatile conditions. In such an environment, identifying undervalued stocks can be key to capitalizing on potential market inefficiencies, particularly those trading at significant discounts relative to their intrinsic value. Name Current