STORY: U.S. stocks finished mixed on the first trading day of 2026. The Dow rose two-thirds of one percent while the S&P 500 added two tenths, and the Nasdaq was little changed. Gains in chipmakers like Nvidia were offset by losses in Tesla. The electric car maker’s shares fell about two and a half percent after it posted its second straight year of declining sales in 2025. Last year, the Dow, the...
STORY: U.S. stocks finished mixed on the first trading day of 2026. The Dow rose two-thirds of one percent while the S&P 500 added two tenths, and the Nasdaq was little changed. Gains in chipmakers like Nvidia were offset by losses in Tesla. The electric car maker’s shares fell about two and a half percent after it posted its second straight year of declining sales in 2025. Last year, the Dow, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq all notched double-digit gains, their third straight year in the green, a run last seen during 2019-2021. Technology stocks boosted the Nasdaq more than 20% and Alex Guiliano, chief investment strategist with Resonate Wealth Partners, says that has made them expensive and investors should look to other sectors for opportunities. “Valuations in different corners of the market, whether it's value or international stock opportunities, can complement quite nicely some of the trends we've seen with the AI narrative. And if you're concerned about where the AI narrative has taken you, especially with valuations being where they are, you don't necessarily have to chase that with new money or the dividends that you're reinvesting. It's a great opportunity to look at other corners of the market.” Another stock on the move today was Ulta Beauty which added two and a half percent after broker Argus Research increased its price target. It says the retailer continues to grow despite a softer industry backdrop as the company gains market share through innovation and exclusive product launches.
Is Trump taking too much aspirin? Here's what experts say toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP President Donald Trump said he takes a higher dose of daily aspirin than his doctors recommend and he has been doing so for 25 years. The comments came in a wide-ranging interview with The Wall Street Journal published Thursday. "They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don't want thick blood p...
Is Trump taking too much aspirin? Here's what experts say toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP President Donald Trump said he takes a higher dose of daily aspirin than his doctors recommend and he has been doing so for 25 years. The comments came in a wide-ranging interview with The Wall Street Journal published Thursday. "They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don't want thick blood pouring through my heart," Trump, 79, told The Journal. "I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?" The president takes 325 milligrams of daily aspirin — one "adult" over-the-counter pill. That is four times higher than the recommended 81 milligram low-dose aspirin used for cardiovascular disease prevention. Sponsor Message What do doctors and researchers say? Since 2022, the nation's leading panel of experts in disease prevention, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, has recommended anyone over 60 not start taking a daily dose of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease, if they don't already have an underlying problem. The group said it's reasonable to stop preventive aspirin in people already taking it around age 75 years. Here's more of what you need to know about aspirin and cardiac health. What is aspirin, and what is it used for? Aspirin — part of the same family of drugs as ibuprofen and naproxen — at low doses reduces the production of a molecule that helps blood clots form. The over-the-counter drug is commonly used to relieve headaches and pain in adults. It's also used as a prophylactic medication — as in Trump's case — in about one in seven older Americans. The ideal dose Experts recommend that these patients take 81 milligrams of aspirin every day to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. (The dose used to be described as a "baby aspirin," but aspirin is no longer recommended for regular use in children.) The low dose is often prescribed — rather than Trump's 325 milligram dose — because there's no benefit to taking a high...
Palantir logo overlays a data-rich digital interface, reflecting AI-driven analytics growth. Key Points Palantir’s transformation from meme stock to profitable AI powerhouse has reset expectations for PLTR stock in 2026. With the company's valuation now pricing in significant growth, Palantir stock may shift from explosive gains to a more range-bound, “grind-it-out” phase. A buy-and-accumulate str...
Palantir logo overlays a data-rich digital interface, reflecting AI-driven analytics growth. Key Points Palantir’s transformation from meme stock to profitable AI powerhouse has reset expectations for PLTR stock in 2026. With the company's valuation now pricing in significant growth, Palantir stock may shift from explosive gains to a more range-bound, “grind-it-out” phase. A buy-and-accumulate strategy, combined with options income tactics, may suit investors navigating Palantir’s next stage of maturity. Interested in Palantir Technologies Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) has gone from being a toddler to a mature adult in record time. That may frustrate some investors who had hoped the rebellious adolescent stage would last longer. That's not likely to be the case. The low-hanging fruit (aka: the honeymoon phase) with PLTR stock is likely to be over, at least for now. Analysts like Dan Ives remain highly bullish on Palantir, pointing to its accelerating momentum in AI and potential for significant long-term upside. → D-Wave vs. IonQ vs. IBM vs. Google: Which Quantum Bets Will Win 2026? Even the most bullish analysts view this as a long-term growth story, with upside expected to play out over several years. And while recent gains have been impressive, they still fall short of the tenfold returns seen by many early Palantir investors. To be clear, investors may have taken profits, but closing out an entire position in PLTR stock wouldn’t seem to be a prudent move. From a trading standpoint, shorting Palantir hasn’t worked out well either. → Hi Ho Silver Away! Silver Breaks $80 as Poor Man's Gold Explodes That leaves a buy-and-hold approach and the option to use options to make short-term trades that capitalize on recent price movements. From Meme Stock to AI Powerhouse Palantir stock was up 136% in 2025. This wasn’t just about a multiple expansion. Analysts have repriced Palantir as a consistently profitable company ...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.17%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) rose +0.17%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) fell -0.19%. Stock indexes settled mixed on Friday. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average recovered from 2-week lows and fini...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.17%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) rose +0.17%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) fell -0.19%. Stock indexes settled mixed on Friday. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average recovered from 2-week lows and finished higher, driven by strength in chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks. However, stock gains were limited, and the Nasdaq 100 fell to a 2-week low amid weakness in megacap technology stocks. Also, weakness in cybersecurity stocks and insurance companies limited gains in the broader market. In addition, higher bond yields were a negative factor for stocks, as the 10-year T-note yield climbed to a 1.5-week high of 4.19% on Friday. Join 200K+ Subscribers: Strength in European stocks on Friday provided carryover support to US equity markets after the Euro Stoxx 50 rallied to a new record high. The US Dec S&P manufacturing PMI was kept unrevised at 51.8, right on expectations. The markets are discounting the odds at 15% for a -25 bp rate cut at the FOMC’s next meeting on January 27-28. Overseas stock markets settled higher on Friday. The Euro Stoxx 50 rallied to a new all-time high and closed up by +1.02%. China’s Shanghai Composite and Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 are closed today for the New Year’s Day holidays. Interest Rates March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) on Friday closed down -7.5 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield rose +2.0 bp to 4.187%. Mar T-notes fell to a 1.5-week low on Friday, and the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 1.5-week high of 4.195%. T-notes fell on Friday as inflation expectations rose, as the 10-year breakeven inflation rate climbed to a 2.5-week high of 2.264%. Also, negative carryover from a slide in 10-year European government bond prices to 1.5-week lows on Friday weighed on T-notes. European government bond yields moved higher on Friday. The 10-year German bu...
Luke Littler surged into his third successive PDC World Championship final and will face European champion Gian van Veen in what promises to be a blockbuster conclusion to the tournament. World champion Littler came from a set down to beat 20th seed Ryan Searle in impressive style, averaging 105.35 in a 6-1 win over his fellow Englishman. Meanwhile, Dutchman Van Veen overcome two-time champion Gar...
Luke Littler surged into his third successive PDC World Championship final and will face European champion Gian van Veen in what promises to be a blockbuster conclusion to the tournament. World champion Littler came from a set down to beat 20th seed Ryan Searle in impressive style, averaging 105.35 in a 6-1 win over his fellow Englishman. Meanwhile, Dutchman Van Veen overcome two-time champion Gary Anderson 6-3 in a semi-final for the ages that saw both players average just shy of 103. Littler's victory means the 18-year-old is still yet to taste defeat prior to a final at Alexandra Palace and it extended his unbeaten record in major ranking tournament semi-finals to 11. He is also just the fourth player to reach three consecutive PDC World Championship finals, after Phil Taylor, Dennis Priestley and Anderson, and is bidding to become just the fourth player to win PDC world titles in successive years. Anderson did so most recently with back-to-back wins in 2015 and 2016. The teenager told BBC Radio 5 Live: "I'm very happy with tonight - the doubles, the finishing, the high-scoring. It could have been a bit better but I'm happy to make it three consecutive finals [at the World Championship]. "I missed a few doubles but I'm happy with 50-odd percent or whatever it was. Hopefully we can do a bit more tomorrow."
The electric-car maker kicked off 2026 with a disappointing update on vehicle deliveries. But is demand about to pick back up? Tesla (TSLA 2.62%) reported its fourth-quarter 2025 vehicle deliveries this morning, and the headline number moved in the wrong direction. While a drop in vehicle deliveries was expected, it's still disappointing in the broader context of the growth stock's exceptionally h...
The electric-car maker kicked off 2026 with a disappointing update on vehicle deliveries. But is demand about to pick back up? Tesla (TSLA 2.62%) reported its fourth-quarter 2025 vehicle deliveries this morning, and the headline number moved in the wrong direction. While a drop in vehicle deliveries was expected, it's still disappointing in the broader context of the growth stock's exceptionally high valuation. For a company whose shares are priced for extreme growth, a down quarter is never comfortable. Of course, deliveries are only part of the story for the electric vehicle company. Investors won't see fourth-quarter revenue and profit until Tesla publishes its full quarterly update on Jan. 28. In the meantime, however, this is the freshest data Tesla investors have -- and it's not looking good. Here's a closer look at Tesla's latest delivery numbers, and why this sales slump may not last. The magnitude of the drop Tesla delivered 418,227 vehicles in the fourth quarter, down 15.6% from 495,570 in the same quarter of 2024. Deliveries are disappointing on an annual basis as well. The company finished 2025 with about 1.64 million deliveries, an 8.6% decline from 2024's 1.79 million. Perhaps even more concerning, Tesla's fourth-quarter production slipped both sequentially and year over year. During Q4, Tesla produced 434,358 vehicles, down from 459,445 a year earlier and 447,450 in Q3. Production also exceeded deliveries by about 16,000 vehicles in the quarter. But this gap may be because the company is trying to normalize inventory levels after delivering significantly more vehicles than it produced in Q3. Advertisement What's going on with Tesla's deliveries? The recent rhythm has been choppy. Tesla's Q2 deliveries were down 13.5% year over year. Then third-quarter deliveries rose 7.4%. Finally, fourth-quarter deliveries then fell both year over year and sequentially. The main cause of this recent sales volatility was a combination of generally weaker demand for au...
Key Points Following a record third quarter, Tesla's fourth-quarter deliveries dropped sharply in Q4 -- both on a year-over-year basis and sequentially. Given this sales decline, investors will likely be watching the company's full-year guidance closely when Tesla reports its fourth-quarter financial results later this month. Energy storage deployments kept climbing even as vehicle volumes slid. T...
Key Points Following a record third quarter, Tesla's fourth-quarter deliveries dropped sharply in Q4 -- both on a year-over-year basis and sequentially. Given this sales decline, investors will likely be watching the company's full-year guidance closely when Tesla reports its fourth-quarter financial results later this month. Energy storage deployments kept climbing even as vehicle volumes slid. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) reported its fourth-quarter 2025 vehicle deliveries this morning, and the headline number moved in the wrong direction. While a drop in vehicle deliveries was expected, it's still disappointing in the broader context of the growth stock's exceptionally high valuation. For a company whose shares are priced for extreme growth, a down quarter is never comfortable. Of course, deliveries are only part of the story for the electric vehicle company. Investors won't see fourth-quarter revenue and profit until Tesla publishes its full quarterly update on Jan. 28. In the meantime, however, this is the freshest data Tesla investors have -- and it's not looking good. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Here's a closer look at Tesla's latest delivery numbers, and why this sales slump may not last. The magnitude of the drop Tesla delivered 418,227 vehicles in the fourth quarter, down 15.6% from 495,570 in the same quarter of 2024. Deliveries are disappointing on an annual basis as well. The company finished 2025 with about 1.64 million deliveries, an 8.6% decline from 2024's 1.79 million. Perhaps even more concerning, Tesla's fourth-quarter production slipped both sequentially and year over year. During Q4, Tesla produced 434,358 vehicles, down from 459,445 a year earlier and 447,450 in Q3. Production also exceeded deliveries by about 16,000 vehicles in the quarter. But this gap...
MN Lawmaker: Walz Team Threatened Whistleblowers With "Racism" & "Islamophobia" Slurs To Hide Somali Fraud Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Minnesota State Rep. Kristin Robbins has unleashed a stunning revelation, confirming that credible whistleblowers came forward with evidence that Gov. Tim Walz and his administration used threats of “racism” and “Islamophobia” labels to suppress ex...
MN Lawmaker: Walz Team Threatened Whistleblowers With "Racism" & "Islamophobia" Slurs To Hide Somali Fraud Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Minnesota State Rep. Kristin Robbins has unleashed a stunning revelation, confirming that credible whistleblowers came forward with evidence that Gov. Tim Walz and his administration used threats of “racism” and “Islamophobia” labels to suppress exposures of massive Somali-linked fraud schemes draining taxpayer dollars. In an appearance on Fox Business, Robbins detailed how the protective shield around certain communities enabled rampant abuse of state and federal funds for years. “We have dozens of credible whistleblower reports saying that exact same thing. That people were told not to say anything because they’d be called racist or Islamophobic or it would hurt the state,” Robbins stated. ? HOLY CRAP! Minnesota lawmaker confirms credible whistleblowers have come forward proving Tim Walz and his team threatened them with accusations of "RACISM" and "ISLAMOPHOBIA" if they exposed Somali fraud We need people to go to jail. "We have dozens of credible whistleblower… pic.twitter.com/aEA0cnEvc1 — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 30, 2025 “And so people tried to come forward but were shut down and that protection of a particular community is what really allowed this fraud to flourish in Minnesota for years!” This bombshell aligns with ongoing scrutiny of Walz’s oversight failures, as Robbins, who chairs the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee, has repeatedly blasted the governor for turning a blind eye to red flags. Recent reports indicate Robbins warned Walz directly about alleged fraud in social services, including daycare and adult care programs, but claims her alerts went unheeded. “Minnesota fraud was not a ‘hidden secret’,” she emphasized in the interview, pointing to leadership lapses that let schemes balloon unchecked. The slur threats are also not isolated. I followed 4 Minnes...
Jan 2 (Reuters) - Short interest in U.S. President Donald Trump's social media company has jumped following a recent merger announcement, suggesting some traders expect the stock to give back more of its recent gains, according to financial data firm S3 Partners. Shares of money-losing Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) are up over 30% since December 18, when it announced a $6 billion merger ...
Jan 2 (Reuters) - Short interest in U.S. President Donald Trump's social media company has jumped following a recent merger announcement, suggesting some traders expect the stock to give back more of its recent gains, according to financial data firm S3 Partners. Shares of money-losing Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) are up over 30% since December 18, when it announced a $6 billion merger with Google-backed TAE Technologies. The stock had jumped as much as 63% in the two days following the announcement. Since the merger announcement, short interest in Trump Media shares has climbed 31% to nearly 16 million shares, around the highest level since October, S3 Partners said in a report on Friday. With the stock adding 4% on Friday to $13.77, that short interest represents bets worth about $218 million that the company's shares will decline. Trump Media's all-stock deal is an ambitious bet on the power boom spurred by artificial intelligence data centers and adds to the Trump family's growing roster of diverse ventures, from cryptocurrency to real estate holdings and mobile services. Trump has 115 million shares in Trump Media, roughly 40% of the company. His stake in the merged company would be roughly 20%. Shares of Trump Media have lost almost 60% over the past 12 months. (Reporting by Noel RandewichEditing by Bill Berkrot)