Stocks are on pace for weekly gains, thanks to this morning's relatively dovish Powell speech. This week the attention turns to Wednesday's earnings report from AI darling Nvidia.

As policymakers respond to evolving economic conditions and public sentiment, new laws and regulations affecting the stock market are regularly proposed. In recent months, several legislative proposals have surfaced that could significantly impact investors, ranging from tax reforms to stricter regulations on stock buybacks and short selling. This article explores some of the most notable proposals and their potential implications for the stock market.

Last week, the stock market had a remarkable performance, with the S&P 500 closing its best week of the year, rising by 3.9% over five days. This surge was driven by a series of strong economic data points, including lower inflation, robust retail sales, and positive consumer sentiment, which collectively boosted investor confidence in a potential soft landing for the U.S. economy​ (markets.businessinsider.com)​ (Schwab).

With stocks stabilizing after last week’s tumultuous trading, investors will shift their focus toward another round of economic data, including July’s consumer price index, which is due out on Wednesday. Any sign of inflation not softening again could send markets on another wild ride.

Stock finished higher on Friday to wrap up a week in a which major indexes recorded both their best and worst days since 2022 amid wild swings in technology stocks and concerns about the health of the U.S. economy.

As the world intensifies its efforts to combat climate change and secure sustainable energy sources, nuclear power is re-emerging as a crucial component of the energy mix. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are at the forefront of this nuclear renaissance, promising safer, more flexible, and cost-effective nuclear power generation. This article delves into the benefits and challenges of SMRs and highlights publicly traded companies leading the charge in this innovative sector.

Monday’s market open saw the worst one-day selloff in Japanese stock market history. This was quickly followed by a 10% jump the next day. Volatility is back, so how do we trade this market without blowing up?

After a weaker-than-expected jobs report rattled markets last week, and the manufacturing sector contracted more than anticipated last month, investors will get fresh data on the services sector, consumer credit levels, and more this week.

The typical summer lull was nowhere to be found in the markets last week. The final week of July was a whirlwind, filled with a flurry of earnings reports, three central-bank meetings, and key labor-market data. At first glance the abundance of datapoints suggested several crosscurrents.

The global lithium market has witnessed exponential growth in recent years, driven primarily by the surging demand for electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics. Lithium, often dubbed "white gold," is a crucial component in the production of lithium-ion batteries, which power everything from smartphones to electric cars.