Identifying the reasons why the stock market rises or falls is challenging, if not impossible, but the slide in interest rates has surely bees a non-trivial factor in lifting equities this year.

Markets are ending 2025 on a positive note, fueled by the Santa rally. The main growth in company stocks is based on artificial intelligence and better investor confidence.

Eli Lilly's stock is nearing its 52-week high due to strong momentum and positive news, but upcoming earnings and regulatory developments are crucial for sustaining this performance.

Pocketbook issues continue to dominate consumer views of the economy.

Wall Street’s optimism for 2026 ignores stretched valuations and thin margins for error, making risk management more important than return chasing.