Markets just got a shot of adrenaline. The S&P 500 (SPY) popped as much as 3.4% today before trimming gains, after headlines suggested the U.S. might dial back tariffs on China. While Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent walked it backsaying no official offer to lower tariffs had been madethe tone from Washington clearly softened. Investors took…
2025 could yield a great opportunity for bears to jump back into the market. Wall Street is pointing to the potential for more pullbacks from records as buying opportunities. Forecasters are expecting another positive year for the market, despite hefty gains in 2024. Investors who have watched from the sidelines as stocks soared to new…
Stocks rose Friday, as stronger-than-expected jobs data spurred investor enthusiasm about the economy. A strong economy means strong earnings, which means rising share prices. Non-farm payrolls rose 254,000 in September, up from 159,000 in August. And the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% from 4.2%. Don’t miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet’s free daily newsletter The…