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Investing.com -- BCA Research told clients in a note that the Federal Reserve’s return to rate hikes is unlikely to derail U.S. stocks. It pointed to history showing the S&P 500 has gained over every full Fed tightening cycle since 1980.

The Fed's new approach will probably make markets a bit more turbulent if it's sustained.

Sept 24 (Reuters) - Wall Street futures dropped on Thursday as the Middle East conflict remained far from a resolution while investors also exercised caution ahead of a keenly watched summit between

Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Unfortunately, this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the broader economy, and the industry is currently lagging as its six-month return of 2.7% has trailed the S&P 500’s 18.4% gain.

U. S. stock futures moved lower on Thursday as investors assessed higher global bond yields, stronger business activity data and an increase in oil prices ahead of a meeting between U.

Netflix shares have struggled in 2026 despite double-digit revenue growth, as competition and questions about future growth weigh on the stock.

Business services providers use their specialized expertise to help enterprises streamline operations and cut costs. Market leaders have certainly capitalized on outsourcing trends and digital transformation initiatives to boost sales, helping fuel a 22.8% gain for the industry over the past six months - 4.4 percentage points higher than the S&P 500.

The stock market has overcome some pretty daunting hurdles this year, at least so far.

Stocks were on track to open lower on Thursday as investors continued to worry about the run-up in bond yields, which just surged to their highest level in nearly two decades. Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.6%. The selloff came as bond yields rose again.

Key TakeawaysTake-Two stock fell 6. 7% on August 31 to its lowest close since June 16 after a Forbes article speculated that Grand Theft Auto Online could arrive long after the base game, which Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey called speculation rather than a reported delay.

From commerce to culture, software is digitizing every aspect of our lives. This secular theme has materialized in superior earnings growth and stock price performance for most SaaS companies, and over the last six months, the industry’s 47.5% return has topped the S&P 500 by 29.1 percentage points.

Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the industry’s six-month return of 2.7% has fallen short of the S&P 500’s 18.4% rise.

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits for SPY and QQQ has improved to ‘bullish’.

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Sep, 24 2026 US market futures are pointing slightly higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up 0.1%. The main fuel is stronger European activity data. The Eurozone Composite PMI sits at 53.1, a three and a half year high that signals businesses are busier, which can support global demand for US manufacturers and tech suppliers. At the same time, higher input costs across Europe and the UK, driven by fuel and wider energy...

Inflation fears and rising bond yields outweighed hopes for Middle East diplomacy and for the artificial intelligence boom to continue its run.

U.S. stock futures are trending lower early Thursday as Wall Street prepares for high-stakes trade and AI discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, alongside key retail earnings and housing market indicators. The Polymarket (CRYPTO: POL)...

New research suggests the technology is creating new roles rather than wiping out all white-collar work.

Global shares were trading mostly lower Thursday, as investors tried to digest the recent swings in oil prices and the U.S. bond market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 0.8% to finish at 65,513.99, as some chipmakers got a boost from the recent interest in artificial intelligence.

Vanguard is more diversified with a higher dividend yield, while State Street's concentrated 30-stock portfolio charges a lower expense ratio.

U.S. markets were keyed into inflationary concerns on Wednesday as the 10-year Treasury yield soared to close at 5.11%, notching its highest level since July 2007.

The Nasdaq-100 let the rocket and AI giant in within a month of its IPO. The S&P 500 needs something it hasn't produced as a public company: profits.

Rising bond yields are becoming more and more difficult for Wall Street to ignore. The Nasdaq Composite tumbled 1.1% on Wednesday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.8%. The stock market was following the bond market, and an auction on 5-year Treasury notes that Mizuho’s  Daniel O’Regan described as “disastrous.”

Coinbase has been treading water for the past six months, holding steady at $200.40. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 18% gain during that period.

Over the past six months, Corpay has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 14.1%. Its stock price has climbed to $387.56, representing a healthy 32.1% increase. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Over the past six months, Advanced Drainage’s stock price fell to $130.85. Shareholders have lost 5.1% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 18%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Oracle currently trades at $149.10 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 3.4%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 18% gain during that period.

Several stocks with a strong history of increasing payouts - Broadcom (AVGO), ExxonMobil (XOM), and Caterpillar (CAT) - are strong options for those looking to reap income.

Three administrations have drained the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to its lowest level since 1983. With no supply lever left, John Divine says the market’s real hedge is a natural gas contract that hasn’t moved all summer.

Since March 2026, Ball has been in a holding pattern, posting a small return of 2.9% while floating around $59.97. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 18% gain during that period.

Steve Weiss called energy stocks a decade of disappointment, booked his gains in Valero, and walked away feeling disciplined. The scoreboard tells a more complicated story about the one refiner that left the entire sector in the dust.