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da-kuk/E+ via Getty Images The S&P 500 (SP500) could climb to 8,000 by the end of 2026 as AI-driven earnings growth continues to outpace valuation concerns, according to Societe Generale, which raised its year-end target for the benchmark from 7,300. The bank’s central investment

Multi Cap Funds have emerged as a distinct category within equity mutual funds by offering investors exposure across large-, mid- and small-cap stocks through a single scheme. Unlike investors who build diversified portfolios by combining multiple equity funds, Multi Cap Funds follow a mandated allocation strategy that ensures exposure to all three market segments. The…

Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on European Countries That Impose Digital Services Tax The threat comes a day after the European Union approved tariff reductions on U.S. goods. —- Nasdaq Edges Higher as Tough Week Approaches an End U.S. stock indexes were up slightly in afternoon trading, following a fourth-straight decline for the S&P 500 and…

There is a particular kind of investor mistake that doesn’t feel like a mistake while you’re making it. You admire a company genuinely. You might like its engineering, its ambition, the degree to which it has embarrassed more complacent competitors, and that admiration quietly migrates into your portfolio. The two things feel related. But they…

Key Points Constellation Energy is the leading carbon-free power producer in the U.S. with a massive nuclear fleet. GE Vernova dominates the energy infrastructure market through its global turbine and grid automation services. Which energy giant provides the best charge for your portfolio in the year ahead? The surge in power demand from artificial intelligence…

2:30pm: Market movers 12:37pm: Onsemi (NASDAQ:ON) slides  Onsemi (Onsemi (NASDAQ:ON)) shares fell about 19% on Thursday after the semiconductor company announced an agreement to acquire Synaptics (NASDAQ: SYNA) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $7 billion. Shares of Synaptics added about 3% to about $130 on the news. Under the terms of the deal,…

Key Points Microsoft rose 4.9% on Friday, adding 107 Dow points and $136 billion in market cap. Oil fell for the sixth straight week as traders bet on more Iranian supply reaching global markets. SpaceX swung from down 2% at the open to up 2.3% by midday on Starlink mobile-service news. The Dow Jones Industrial…

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The U.S. manufacturing sector is showing signs of a gradual but steady recovery. The rebound comes amid elevated inflation and concerns that interest rates could be raised in the near future, creating additional pressure for an industry that has faced challenges for several quarters. Still, strong demand for manufactured products has helped support the sector’s…

Key Takeaways Start investing as soon as you’re earning. Patience is key: Buffett’s favorite holding period is “forever,” a reminder to buy quality companies and think long-term through market ups and downs. Be picky: Buffett has said investors should act as if they have only a limited number of lifetime investments. Invest within your “circle…