AntonioSolano/iStock via Getty Images Energy stocks are staging a historic rally, defying broader market weakness and drawing strong investor inflows as geopolitical tensions reshape sector leadership. The U.S. Energy Select Sector Index ( XLE ) has risen for 14 consecutive weeks, marking the longest winning streak on record and surpassing the previous 10-week stretch in 1998, according to a Goldm...
AntonioSolano/iStock via Getty Images Energy stocks are staging a historic rally, defying broader market weakness and drawing strong investor inflows as geopolitical tensions reshape sector leadership. The U.S. Energy Select Sector Index ( XLE ) has risen for 14 consecutive weeks, marking the longest winning streak on record and surpassing the previous 10-week stretch in 1998, according to a Goldman Sachs note. The index has gained more than 40% over the period, driven by tensions around Iran and disruptions to global energy flows. Investor positioning has shifted alongside price action. Roughly $5.5B has flowed into the Energy Select Sector ETF ( XLE ) during the streak, Goldman Sachs said, reflecting a rotation out of technology and AI-linked stocks earlier this year. Energy equities have also recorded 25 all-time highs year-to-date, the most in a single year since 2007, underscoring the strength of the rally. The surge comes even as broader U.S. equities remain under pressure, with hedge funds cutting exposure and sentiment subdued. Elevated oil prices and persistent geopolitical risks are reinforcing energy’s appeal as investors seek exposure to inflation-linked and defensive sectors. More on energy sector XLE: Sell Oil And Buy Oil Company Shares Chart Of The Day: What Will Oil Stocks Do If Oil Goes Vertical? Avoid S&P + Bonds, Buy Gold + Energy - George Noble Oil could spike to $200 if Hormuz ‘near-closure’ persists, Fesharaki says US pump prices top $4 a gallon as Iran conflict sends global energy costs higher
In the land of sushi and ramen, Wall Street is betting millions on American burgers and fried chicken. Carlyle and Goldman Sachs see chains like KFC and Burger King having a larger presence in Japan. What's fueling these big bets? Lisa Du explains. (Source: Bloomberg)
In the land of sushi and ramen, Wall Street is betting millions on American burgers and fried chicken. Carlyle and Goldman Sachs see chains like KFC and Burger King having a larger presence in Japan. What's fueling these big bets? Lisa Du explains. (Source: Bloomberg)
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peshkov/iStock via Getty Images Investment Approach Fidelity Freedom® Funds (the Funds) are designed so that the target date referenced in the Fund name is the approximate year when investors expect to retire. Except for Fidelity Freedom® Retirement Fund, each of the Funds seeks high total return until reaching its respective target retirement date; thereafter, each Fund's objective will be to seek high current income and, as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. Except for Fidelity Freedom® Retirement Fund, each Fund's asset allocation strategy becomes increasingly diversified as it approaches its target date – and beyond. Ultimately, the Funds are expected to merge with Fidelity Freedom Retirement Fund. The Funds employ a disciplined and time-tested investment process focused on helping investors achieve successful retirement outcomes by leveraging the depth and strength of Fidelity's investment research and resources. Market Update and Portfolio Review Global equities advanced in Q4 amid economic expansion and strong corporate fundamentals. Non-U.S. equities led the broad-based rally amid improved manufacturing conditions and policies to support domestic growth and consumption. The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates twice in Q4, given signs of softer employment conditions. Inflation remained above target. Nominal 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yields finished Q4 effectively unchanged at around 4.2%. Credit spreads remained low relative to history. Total Return of Strategic Asset Classes Period Ending December 31, 2025 You cannot invest directly in an index. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. U.S. Equities - Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Index, Non-U.S. Equities - MSCI All Country World ex USA Index (Net Mass), U.S. Short-Term Inflation- Protected Bond - Bloomberg U.S. TIPS 0-5 Years Index, U.S. Long-Term Inflation-Protected Bond - Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation Notes: 5+ Years Index, U.S. Investment- Grade Bond - Bloomberg U.S. Agg...
An indicator tied to Walmart's ( WMT ) stock, tracked by veteran strategist Jim Paulsen, is signaling a sharp economic downturn ahead. The Walmart Recession Signal (WRS) measures the retail giant's share price [+10.9% YTD] against the S&P Global Luxury Index ( SPGLGUN ) [-14.8% YTD]. Paulsen believes a sharp rise in the WRS could warn of a potential recession or economic slowdown, as was the case ...
An indicator tied to Walmart's ( WMT ) stock, tracked by veteran strategist Jim Paulsen, is signaling a sharp economic downturn ahead. The Walmart Recession Signal (WRS) measures the retail giant's share price [+10.9% YTD] against the S&P Global Luxury Index ( SPGLGUN ) [-14.8% YTD]. Paulsen believes a sharp rise in the WRS could warn of a potential recession or economic slowdown, as was the case leading up to the past four U.S. downturns. The WRS is now close to the highest recorded level, which was during the 2008-09 financial crisis. "The WRS is increasingly advising caution about the U.S. economy since retail purchasing is trending toward discounters, suggesting pressures may be building among lower- and middle-income consumers," Paulsen wrote in his latest newsletter on Substack. "My guess is the economy avoids a recession this year, but I am becoming more convinced that a significant U.S. economic slowdown is unfolding that will ultimately require additional economic policy accommodation and lower interest rates to arrest," he warned. The recent increase in the WRS indicates that economic stress "is growing from the bottom part of the income distribution" and may be "signaling growing trouble in the private credit markets." As for the labor market, Paulsen highlighted how the WRS "rose substantially long before the unemployment rate finally surged" during the late 1990s. This suggests that the recent rise in the WRS may not be reflected in unemployment figures yet. More on Walmart Walmart: Mounting Headwinds And High Valuation Warrant A Downgrade As A Stock, Walmart Offers Poor Value While Kroger Is Priced At A Discount Walmart: All-Weather Status Ironically Creates Risk For Investors Walmart's second act: From the superstore era to a $100B online powerhouse
Starlink satellites being deployed. | Image: SpaceX SpaceX says it lost contact with a Starlink satellite after suffering an "anomaly." SpaceX isn't saying exactly what happened, but space-tracking company Leo Labs says it "immediately detected tens of objects in the vicinity" of Starlink 34343 after the event. "Latest analysis shows the event poses no new risk to the @Space_Station, its crew, or ...
Starlink satellites being deployed. | Image: SpaceX SpaceX says it lost contact with a Starlink satellite after suffering an "anomaly." SpaceX isn't saying exactly what happened, but space-tracking company Leo Labs says it "immediately detected tens of objects in the vicinity" of Starlink 34343 after the event. "Latest analysis shows the event poses no new risk to the @Space_Station, its crew, or to the upcoming launch of NASA's Artemis II mission," says SpaceX in a message posted to X. The satellite and fragments are expected to burn up in the atmosphere within a few weeks. SpaceX says it is working to determine the root cause. SpaceX suffered a similar episode in December when it suddenl … Read the full story at The Verge.