The tech sector shed over $1 trillion in market value last week as major players—including Nvidia, Microsoft, and Palantir—faced a sharp pullback. What triggered the sell-off? Mounting concerns about the sustainability of AI-related capital investment, combined with broader economic uncertainty, exposed vulnerabilities in this highly concentrated, bullish market.

The third-quarter earnings season is rolling along with solid momentum. So far, 78% of S&P 500 companies have reported, and the results are impressive...

As of late October 2025, the U.S government remains in the second-longest shutdown in its history. This standstill has disrupted pay for workers, stopped government services, and has halted the release of key economic indicators that investors and policymakers rely on.

The 3Q 2025 earnings season is off to a solid start. With 12% of S&P 500 companies having reported, 86% have exceeded earnings expectations, and 84% have surpassed revenue forecasts. The blended year-over-year earnings growth rate stands at 8.5%, which, if sustained, would mark the ninth consecutive quarter of growth.

Despite the numerous headlines around potential stagflation and recession, the U.S. economy continues to show signs of strength and stability. While growth has cooled from its post-pandemic highs, the data points to a controlled normalization. Here’s what’s happening, and what it means for your portfolio...