WallSt Focus

After another strong year for U.S. equities, investors are entering 2026 focused on where sustainable growth can still be found, particularly within technology, where AI, cloud infrastructure, and data-driven services continue to reshape business models across the economy.

U.S. stocks rallied Monday as Wall Street kicked off the first full trading week of 2026 on a strong note, with gains in technology and energy lifting the major indexes.

After a rocky but ultimately rewarding 2025, Wall Street is entering 2026 with a rare amount of alignment.

U.S. stocks opened slightly higher on Friday, kicking 2026 trading off to a muted start.

Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to finish 2025 with a slight annual loss, marking a steep reversal from the euphoric highs reached earlier this year.

U.S. stocks struggled on Wednesday as Wall Street entered the final trading hours of a turbulent yet ultimately profitable 2025.

Precious and industrial metals bounced sharply this week after a violent sell-off rattled markets, highlighting how fragile supply chains and geopolitical pressure are merging with relentless demand from technology, energy, and defense sectors.