The opening weeks of 2026 have delivered a startling reality check to investors who spent the last decade betting on American exceptionalism. As of January 22, 2026, the long-standing dominance of U.S. equities is facing its sternest challenge in years. While the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE
CHICAGO — Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) reported a significant earnings beat for the fourth quarter of 2025, buoyed by a sustained global market rally and a sharp rise in fee-based revenue. The Chicago-based financial giant posted a net income of $466 million, translating to an adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
The U.S. biotech sector has officially entered a new golden age. As of January 22, 2026, the industry is witnessing a "renaissance" that has effectively erased the memories of the grueling three-year downturn that plagued the market between 2022 and 2024. This resurgence is not merely a product of
In a definitive display of financial dominance, BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) announced this month that its assets under management (AUM) have officially surged past the $14 trillion mark, fueled by a record-breaking fourth quarter in 2025. The earnings report, released on January 15, 2026, revealed that the world’s largest
In a transformative move that blurs the lines between decentralized finance and Wall Street, Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) has officially completed the rollout of its new "Everything Exchange" ecosystem. As of January 2026, the platform now offers commission-free U.S.-listed stock trading and fully integrated prediction markets to
In a dramatic reshaping of market leadership, the Russell 2000 Index (INDEXRUSSELL: RUT) has officially outperformed the S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX) for 13 consecutive trading sessions as of January 21, 2026. This extraordinary streak, which matches a record last seen in the volatile summer of 2008, signals a profound
The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on January 21, 2026, revealing a complex portrait of the modern retail investor. While the brokerage giant achieved a staggering record of $11.90 trillion in total client assets, the market's response was notably muted. The core
The pillars of the global financial system trembled this week as the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) took up the case of Trump v. Cook, a high-stakes legal battle that could redefine the executive branch’s authority over the Federal Reserve. At the heart of the dispute is President Donald
As the Federal Reserve prepares for its first policy meeting of 2026 on January 28, a quiet revolution is taking place on the trading floors of Manhattan and Chicago. While traditional bond traders scramble to interpret yield curve shifts, a growing cohort of institutional and retail investors is turning to Kalshi to buy direct protection [...]
