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Here's Why Oct. 29 Could Be a Very Important Day for the Stock Market
Wall Street will be laser focused on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at the end of this month.
Anthony Di Pizio | Oct 19, 2025
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell May Soon Spike the Punch Bowl. It Could Trigger a Big Move for Stocks
The punch bowl is an expression referencing monetary policy.
Bram Berkowitz | Oct 19, 2025
Jerome Powell Is Spearheading Rate Cuts: Based on What History Tells Us, Investors Should Buckle Up for a Bumpy Ride
Sean Williams | Oct 18, 2025
There's an exceptionally strong correlation between Federal Reserve rate-easing cycles and bear markets for the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Top Stocks to Buy and Hold in 2025
Matt DiLallo | Oct 17, 2025
The Stock Market Has Only Seen 4 Periods Like This in 100 Years -- and History Couldn't Be Less Clear About What Happens Next
Adam Spatacco | Oct 16, 2025
The S&P 500 is on pace for another double-digit gain this year.
Stock Market Today: Markets Drop Late as China Trade Tensions Rattle Investors
Daily Stock News | Oct 14, 2025
Stocks turned lower late Monday as rising U.S.–China trade tensions unsettled markets, overshadowing earlier gains.
What Is ESG Investing & What Are ESG Stocks?
Scott Levine | Oct 14, 2025
The S&P 500 Is Poised to Do Something That's Only Happened 11 Times in 100 Years -- and It Could Signal a Big Move for the Stock Market in 2026
Keith Speights | Oct 14, 2025
The third time just might be the charm for investors.
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