Early-stage companies, growth stocks, and cryptocurrencies can outperform when the markets rise, but they often fall further and faster when the market’s momentum shifts in the opposite direction. The U.S. stock market has tumbled in 2025, and investors have turned away from riskier assets amid heightened volatility and uncertainty. While market downturns have historically been
A Malibu man has been convicted of fraudulently obtaining an estimated $25 million in investments in his tech company and using the funds to finance a lavish lifestyle that included a Rolls-Royce, mansion by Carbon Beach and yacht, authorities said. After a nine-day trial, Bernhard Eugen Fritsch, 63, was found guilty of one count of
Grocery remains one of the most resilient and high-performing sectors in retail. But as shoppers navigate rising costs, they aren’t spending less on groceries — they’re shopping smarter. Consumers are visiting multiple grocers to compare prices, prioritizing private-label brands, and gravitating toward discount and specialty retailers. At the same time, foot traffic at grocery stores
If you’re picking individual stocks, it’s inevitable that you are going to pick some poorly performing investments. Not all your stocks are going to be winners. Things can happen unexpectedly that impact a stock, whether it’s the business’s own doing or broader macroeconomic conditions. This year, for instance, many stocks are struggling due to tariffs,
Investors commonly view holding cash as a mistake, particularly during bullish markets where cash is often considered unproductive. It typically fails to appreciate, falls behind inflation, and decreases overall returns. Consequently, both individual investors and fund managers tend to minimize their cash holdings during market peaks. However, when a market crash occurs, the lack of
Americans continue to sour on the US economic outlook as uncertainty around President Trump’s policies and higher prices weigh on consumer sentiment. The latest consumer confidence index reading from the Conference Board was 92.9 in March, below the 100.1 seen in February and the lowest level in more than four years. The expectations index, which
Americans continue to sour on the US economic outlook as uncertainty around President Trump’s policies and higher prices weigh on consumer sentiment. The latest consumer confidence index reading from the Conference Board was 92.9 in March, below the 100.1 seen in February and the lowest level in more than four years. Its expectations index —
US President Donald Trump‘s tariff plans and refusal to rule out an economic downturn prolonged the ongoing volatility in US stock markets. ‘Look, we’re going to have disruption, but we’re OK with that,’ he said earlier this week on the Fox News show’ Sunday Morning Futures.’ These developments took a toll on investor confidence, reflected