Today’s Date: January 2, 2026 Company: The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) Introduction As the sun rises on 2026, the financial community is focused on one of the most polarizing "comeback" stories in the technology sector: The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD). Once the undisputed champion of the programmatic advertising world, TTD enters the new year following [...]
As we close out 2025, the digital advertising landscape has undergone its most seismic shift in a decade. At the center of this transformation stands The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD), the world’s largest independent demand-side platform (DSP). Once the darling of Wall Street, TTD has spent the last year navigating a paradoxical environment: record-high platform [...]
The first trading session of 2026 has brought an unexpected cooling to one of the market’s most scorching performers. AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP), the AI-driven ad-tech titan that dominated headlines throughout 2024 and 2025, triggered a significant technical sell rule today as its share price plummeted below its 50-day Simple
The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) entered the new year on a tenuous footing, grappling with a rare four-session losing streak that capped off an otherwise stellar 2025. After finishing the final trading day of the year at 6,845.50, the index is now facing its first major technical
The Nasdaq Composite kicked off the 2026 trading year with a resounding show of force, climbing more than 1% on the first trading day of January. This surge signals a renewed appetite for risk among investors who spent the final weeks of 2025 grappling with high valuations and fears of
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
The final week of 2025 proved to be a sobering reminder that market momentum is never a straight line. In a year defined by the relentless expansion of the artificial intelligence "hardware super-cycle," the final four trading sessions saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the
As the clock ticks toward the final closing bell of 2025, the financial markets are witnessing a familiar, if somewhat somber, ritual. Despite a year that saw the S&P 500 climb nearly 17.3%, today’s session is marked by the "Final Trading Day" phenomenon—a period of low-volume
As the sun sets on December 29, 2025, the U.S. stock market stands at a historic crossroads, capping off a year defined by extreme volatility, political brinkmanship, and a definitive shift in monetary policy. After a year that saw both a "flash crash" in the spring and record-breaking highs
The United States economy defied gravity in the third quarter of 2025, delivering a "blowout" growth figure that has fundamentally recalibrated Wall Street’s expectations for the coming year. On December 23, 2025, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released its final reading for Q3, revealing that the U.S. Gross
The final trading sessions of 2025 are witnessing a historic "Santa Claus Rally" that has propelled major averages to unprecedented heights. On December 24, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) closed at a record 6,932.05, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) surged past 48,700, marking a definitive
The S&P 500 index has concluded 2025 on a historic high, defying early-year skepticism and navigating significant geopolitical shifts to reach unprecedented levels. As of the final full week of trading in December, the benchmark index breached the psychological barrier of 6,900, closing at a record 6,932.
As the sun sets on 2025, the technology sector finds itself at a historic crossroads. The Nasdaq Composite (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) and the Nasdaq 100 (INDEXNASDAQ:NDX) are currently hovering near record levels, yet the technical charts tell a story of exhaustion rather than exuberance. On this Christmas Eve, December 24,
While the Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is filled with cutting-edge technology and consumer companies, not all are on solid footing.
Some are dealing with declining demand, high costs, or regulatory pressures that could limit future upside.
The United States economy defied gravity in the third quarter of 2025, posting a blistering 4.3% annualized growth rate that has sent shockwaves through global financial markets. This morning’s release from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shattered the consensus forecast of 3.2%, signaling an economy that
