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Experts are bullish on the S&P 500 in 2026: why SPYM beats SPY & VOO ETFs

The S&P 500 Index had a strong performance in 2025 as it jumped by over 16% from January and by ~41% from its lowest point in April when Donald Trump announced his reciprocal tariffs. This article explores why analysts anticipate more gains this year and why the SPYM is a better buy than the popular

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How high can the Baidu stock price get ahead of the Kunlunxin IPO?

Baidu stock price exploded higher in Hong Kong, reaching its highest level since 2024. It jumped to a high of H$143.4, up by over 93% from its lowest level in 2025. This rally happened as the company filed for an initial public offering for Kunlunxin, its artificial intelligence and robotics business. Kunlunxin files for an

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Crypto market rally today: here’s why Bitcoin and altcoins are going up

The crypto market rally resumed today, Jan. 2, as investors bought the recent dip. Bitcoin price rose to over $88,500, while Ethereum jumped by $3,000. The market capitalization of all tokens jumped by 1.35% to over $3 trillion. Most altcoins were in the green, with Story (IP) rising by 30%. Pepe token jumped by 25%,

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Albaba stock price could spike 25% in 2026 – technical analysis

Alibaba stock price has remained in a bear market after plunging by ~20% from its highest point in 2025. It dropped to a low of $146 in December and then rebounded to $152 in the pre-market. This article conducts a technical analysis pointing to a rebound. Alibaba stock price technical analysis  The daily timeframe chart

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Crude oil price analysis: Here’s what to expect in 2026

Reflections and stock-taking are usually a part of the end-of-year celebrations. For investors in the crude oil market, 2025 has been a rather underwhelming year.  Brent oil price began the year on its front foot, rallying to a six-month high within the first two weeks at $82.66. It has since plunged by over 25% to

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Copper price analysis for 2026: Here’s what to expect as it hit ATH

Comex copper price is on track for a weekly loss even as the bulls remain in control during the holiday-shortened week. At the start of the week, it rallied to its highest level since late July before the profit-taking mode kicked in. Notably, the rally is in line with the surge reported in the London

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Top 5 stocks to watch in the S&P 500 Index, VOO, and SPY ETFs in 2026

The S&P 500 Index and its ETFs, like SPY, VOO, and the IVV had a strong performance in 2025 as the technology boom accelerated. It soared by 20% this year, and Wall Street analysts believe that the trend will continue in the coming year. Most companies in the S&P 500 Index were in the green,

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Micron stock is up 245% in 2025 and is still a bargain: is it a buy?

Micron stock price was in a relentless bull run in 2025, making it the top gainer in the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 indices. It jumped to a record high of $294, much higher than the year-to-date low of $62, with its market capitalization rising to over $331 billion. MU’s jump mirrored that of other

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UNH stock: what next for the top laggard in the Dow Jones Index?

The UnitedHealth (UNH) stock price dropped by 32% in 2025, making it the worst-performing company in the Dow Jones Index. This crash pushed its market capitalization from a peak of $541 billion in April to $297 billion today. This article explores why the giant insurance company plunged and what to expect. Top reasons why the

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Pool Corp: Why is this Warren Buffett-backed stock down 53%?

Pool Corp’s stock price has been in a strong freefall this year, and is now at its lowest level since 2020. It has plunged by ~53% from its highest point this year, erasing $16 billion in value as the market capitalization dropped from $24.5 billion to the current $8 billion.  Pool Corp stock has crashed

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