US stock futures tilted lower on Tuesday as investors braced for a pivotal inflation reading, while JPMorgan (JPM) results kicked off the fourth quarter earnings season. Markets are now in wait-and-see mode ahead of the latest reading on US consumer inflation,

On Jan. 13, 2026, a bullish analyst call and sold-out AI server capacity reframed this chip giant’s turnaround potential.

The US stock market could be headed for another growth spurt.

US stock futures turned higher on Tuesday as a milder inflation reading kept bets that the Fed would hold rates steady intact, while JPMorgan (JPM) results kicked off the fourth quarter earnings season.

Nvidia’s posts modest gains as authorities in China and the U.S. give green light with caveats to H200 chip exports, today, Jan. 13, 2026.

Geopolitics and economic shifts are some of the "unsettling" factors that could hit the AI trade in 2026, Mohamed El-Erian said.

"Everbody's Happy Nowadays" sang the Buzzcocks in 1979. That seems like it's also the case for investors in 2026. The number of national stock market hitting 52 week highs has surged to 47 out of 70,

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 is near, but is the stock market open on MLK Day? Bond, futures, Nasdaq, NYSE? Here's the market holidays 2026.

Some analysts predicted even better performance in 2026. JPMorgan Wealth Management predicted stock gains next year between 13% and 15%. BNY Wealth estimated the S & P 500 would end 2026 as high as $7,600, which would amount to about a 10% jump from where the index stood on Dec. 23. Morgan Stanley also forecasted an increase in 2026 of 10%.

No one can say whether the market will take a turn for the worse in 2026, but it's smart to prepare anyway. By investing in quality stocks you're prepared to hold for the long term, your portfolio stands a much better chance of surviving whatever the market throws at it.

Caterpillar CAT stock rose toward closing with a market cap of more than $300 billion for the first time ever, according to Dow Jones Market Data. To achieve the milestone, the stock has to close at or above 641.05. Shares are in a 5% buy zone from a buy point of 627.50, on track for a four-day winning streak.