Image source: Getty Images The stock market’s performed well recently. Despite geopolitical instability, the FTSE 100 index has gained around 5% in 2026. Looking ahead however, there are risks that are starting to concern me. Given what’s on the horizon, I think now could be a good time to start preparing for a stock market

AbraSilver Resource Corp. recently secured approval for its Diablillos silver-gold project under Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI), a federal framework offering long-term fiscal stability plus tax, customs, and foreign-exchange benefits, with key permitting and feasibility milestones targeted for 2026. The project’s RIGI status, combined with AbraSilver’s upcoming inclusion in the S&P/TSX Composite Index, could

New Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) CEO Greg Abel officially kicked off his tenure as the large conglomerate’s new chief with an 18-page letter to shareholders, officially replacing the annual letter that former CEO Warren Buffett had penned for decades. Abel provided many details, including how he plans to run the company, an overview of

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Nvidia (NVDA 2.94%) is largely viewed by investors as a graphics processing unit (GPU) stock. That is, the company primarily manufactures, markets, and sells GPUs: specialized electronic circuits that make everything from modern gaming to image rendering possible. And while GPUs are critical components for a wide variety of industries, only one industry really matters

Right now, consumer discretionary spending is under the microscope, with many companies reporting that their customers are being more budget-conscious. And this uncertainty has bled into the markets, impacting sentiment around stocks closely tied to themes likely to feel the impact of macroeconomic pressure — themes like housing and fashion. This negative sentiment, however, can

Since last October, when Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) surged to an all-time high of $540 per share, the stock has been in free fall. As of March 3, shares are down some 24% from those October highs to $410 per share. The drop is in part due to investors rotating out of overvalued tech stocks, but

Even before factoring in Monday’s monster surge in oil and gas stocks, the energy sector was already up 24.2% year to date compared to just 0.5% for the S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.33%). Sectorwide underperformance in 2025, paired with rising oil prices and now geopolitical tensions in Iran, are fueling the rally. But investors may be

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In 2013, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) partnered with the Brazilian private equity firm 3G to acquire Heinz for an enterprise value of $28 billion. Two years later, they merged Heinz with Kraft to create Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC), the company investors know today. The investment has arguably been one of Warren Buffett’s worst. Since

Will US stock market head for big crash on Monday, and will Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq stay in red or finally turn green? Investors across global markets are watching this question after Wall Street closed lower at the end of the week. US stock market prediction, analysts insights and market outlook have gained

If you’re a U.S. stock investor, you might be feeling underwhelmed by your portfolio’s performance so far in 2026. The S&P 500 index is mostly going sideways (up 0.5% year to date), and the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index is down about 1.2% year to date after being hit hard by artificial intelligence (AI) fears and a

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM 4.37%), popularly known as TSMC, is a key player in the global artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure ecosystem, manufacturing chips for all the major companies that design AI chips. This explains why TSMC stock has delivered healthy gains of 104% to investors over the past year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500‘s 15%

Have you ever forgotten to buy something while you were out at the store? In today’s world, that’s not such a big deal — after all, Amazon can have that item on your doorstep the next day. Or what about not wanting to cook once you get home because that “quick meeting” extended your time

Image source: Getty Images The stock market’s never dull, but it feels especially volatile at the moment. A rapidly-evolving situation in the Middle East means share prices are moving even more violently than usual. Sharp declines caused by temporary concerns can be buying opportunities and there are a couple of things investors can do to

For much of the last 17 years, the stock market has been virtually unstoppable. With the exception of the five-week COVID-19 crash in February-March 2020 and the nine-month bear market in 2022, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 0.95%), S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.33%), and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 1.59%) have spent roughly 16 of the last

Key Points The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have delivered outsize returns during Trump’s tenure in the White House. Donald Trump’s tariff and trade policy takes a back seat to two catalysts that can trigger a stock market crash. Federal Reserve credibility and historically pricey stock valuations loom large in 2026.