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Micron stock is up 245% in 2025 and is still a bargain: is it a buy?

Micron stock price was in a relentless bull run in 2025, making it the top gainer in the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 indices. It jumped to a record high of $294, much higher than the year-to-date low of $62, with its market capitalization rising to over $331 billion. MU’s jump mirrored that of other

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UNH stock: what next for the top laggard in the Dow Jones Index?

The UnitedHealth (UNH) stock price dropped by 32% in 2025, making it the worst-performing company in the Dow Jones Index. This crash pushed its market capitalization from a peak of $541 billion in April to $297 billion today. This article explores why the giant insurance company plunged and what to expect. Top reasons why the

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Pool Corp: Why is this Warren Buffett-backed stock down 53%?

Pool Corp’s stock price has been in a strong freefall this year, and is now at its lowest level since 2020. It has plunged by ~53% from its highest point this year, erasing $16 billion in value as the market capitalization dropped from $24.5 billion to the current $8 billion.  Pool Corp stock has crashed

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Here’s why the Nikkei 225 Index jumped in 2025 and the top gainers

The Nikkei 225 Index did well this year, rising from a low of ¥31,145 in April to a record high of ¥52,590. It rose by nearly 30% this year, outperforming most global indices like the S&P 500, FTSE 100, and the German DAX.  Why the Nikkei 225 Index soared The Nikkei 225 Index surged this

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USD/ZAR forecast: here’s why the South African rand surged this year

The South African rand was one of the best-performing currencies this year as it jumped by over 11% against the US dollar. The USD/ZAR exchange rate was trading at 16.68, down by 16.4% from its highest point this year. It has also formed a risky technical pattern pointing to more rand gains. USD/ZAR technical analysis

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Top gainers in the Russell 2000 Index and IWM ETF in 2025 revealed

The Russell 2000 Index and the IWM ETFs jumped by 13% this year as global stocks continued their uptrend. It has now risen by over 25% in the last five years, underperforming other blue-chip indices like the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq 100. This article explores some of the top gainers in the Russell Index

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Top Dow Jones Index news to watch in 2026

The Dow Jones Index continued its recent rally, rising by 15% this year and hitting its all-time high of $48,862. It has jumped by ~35% from its highest level in April this year. This article explores the top US30 Index news to watch in 2026. Dow Jones Index to react to key earnings  The Dow

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Looking ahead to 2026: S&P 500 forecast by Goldman Sachs, UBS, JPMorgan, HSBC, Yardeni

The S&P 500 Index had another strong bull run this year, continuing a trend that has been going on since 2022. It jumped to a record high of $6,930, up by 17% from its January levels, adding trillions in value. It has now jumped by 87% in the last five years.  This article explores some

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Looking ahead to 2026: Can the gold price continue the momentum in 2026?

Gold price continued its strong rally this year, reaching its highest point on record. It rose to a high of $4,530, up by over 70% from its January levels. This surge made it one of the best-performing assets in the financial services industry.  Why gold price surged in 2025 There are a few reasons why

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Trade Desk stock dropped 68% in 2025: Why was it the top S&P 500 laggard?

The Trade Desk stock price crashed by 68% in 2025, making it the worst performer in the S&P 500 Index. Its crash led to a sharp decline in its market cap, which moved from $70 billion in January to $19 billion today. So, why did this advertising giant crash? Why The Trade Desk stock crashed

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