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December ISM Manufacturing Report: Continued Contraction, Continued Stagflation, Poor Employment

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 12:13
The headline number declined -0.3 to 47.9, the lowest reading since October of 2024, but higher than most readings in 2023 and 2024:

Why Is Phillips 66 Stock Rising Today? UK Refinery Deal Announced

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 12:11
Phillips 66 shares rose more than 7% after the company announced the acquisition of UK refinery assets.

Micron Technology Picks Up Right Where It Left Off

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 12:08
Micron's exceptional performance seems likely to continue in 2026, fueled by persistent inventory shortages, the rising needs for HBM, and higher profit from upcoming innovations like HBM4.

Stock Analysis: Bank Polska Kasa Opieki

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 11:55
Bank Polska Kasa Opieki provides retail, corporate and investment services.

Outperforming Energy Helps Dow Nab New Record

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 11:49
Stocks are soaring to start the first full week of 2026, as investors look past any downsides the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will have on markets.

Key Events This Week: JOLTS And Jobs

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 11:31
There’s been more weakness in the labor market over recent months, with the unemployment rate rising to a 4-year high of 4.6% in November.

Energy Outlook 2026: When Oil Is Plentiful And Power Is Scarce

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 11:00
The world is drowning in oil, but it is starving for power. Investors who recognize that distinction early will be positioned far better than those still fighting the last energy war.

Fed Credibility And Powell's Performance

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 10:45
The Federal Reserve has been front and center in investors’ minds for a few years now, and President Trump’s open call for Chair Powell to resign hasn’t helped. We don’t think the Fed helps its cause, though, with so much “Fedspeak” all the time.

Major US Equity Indices Feverishly Rallied For 7 Months Post-Apr Bottom

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 10:30
With sell-side optimism around 2026 earnings at a record high, major US equity indices are not too far away from their respective record highs.

Total Return Forecasts: Major Asset Classes - Monday, Jan. 5

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 10:00
Long-term expectations for the Global Market Index remained steady at a 7%-plus pace for the annualized total return outlook, based on data analytics through December.

Sensex Today Ends 322 Points Lower; Nifty Below 26,300

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 09:30
After opening the day flat, the Indian market dragged as the session progressed and ended the day lower.

Eli Lilly: Strength Meets GLP‑1 Access Momentum

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 09:00
Eli Lilly's stock remains robust at $1,080.36 amid positive market developments, strong GLP-1 access momentum, and heightened investor interest ahead of key earnings announcements.

GBP/USD Forecast: Dollar Support Returns As Cable Tests Its Conviction

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 08:40
The GBP/USD forecast edges lower as risk sentiment deteriorates, leading to increased flows to the safe-haven dollar.

Turkish Disinflation Dips Below Central Bank’s Forecast Range

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 08:30
Turkey's CPI surprised to the downside once again in December.

Technical Analysis: USD/JPY - Monday, Jan. 5

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 08:20
USDJPY begins to build a formation that could send prices higher.

Palantir Stock Signal: How Much Risk Are Investors Taking At Current Valuations?

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 08:10
Palantir stock signal, a fundamental snapshot, and a technical view on where its share price is heading

Dollar Flexes As Geopolitics Return To Center Stage

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 08:00
The dollar begins the first full week of 2026 on a strong footing, with the Dollar Index pushing to its highest level since mid-December.

Markets Show Little Reaction To Venezuela Events

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 07:50
The US capture of Venezuelan leader Maduro and his wife is the key talking point today.

EUR/USD Holds Losses As Markets Await US ISM Manufacturing PMI Figures

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 07:40
EUR/USD hits four-week lows below 1.1700 amid the US Dollar's strength.

Intel Shares Surge Premarket Ahead Of CES Panther Lake Launch

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 07:20
Intel shares rose more than 4% in premarket trading as investors look ahead to the company’s Panther Lake processor launch at CES.

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