Ben Levisohn

Earnings, short covering, and a lack of momentum for the Russell 2000 suggests caution might be warranted for the stock market’s rally.

In addition to raising its dividend, Mastercard approved a new stock repurchase program.

Gold has sometimes had multiyear stretches of gains. This may be the beginning of just such a period. Inflation, wars, and currency market all could play a role.

The S&P 500 has moved less than 1% in either direction for the past 16 days. Stocks tend to do well after such boring streaks.

Bitcoin remains rangebound following a big leap at the start of December.

NIO’s in-house designed tech is getting a lot of attention, as well, and is likely helping lift the stock.

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Biotech ETFs trailed the S&P 500 a lot as the companies suffered from rising rates. But a wave of deals beginning in October gave new life to the sector.

Tesla reported fourth-quarter earnings of 71 cents a share. Wall Street was looking for 73 cents. The stock is down in after-hours trading.

Tesla reported fourth-quarter earnings of 71 cents a share. Wall Street was looking for 73 cents. The stock is down in after-hours trading.