Wall Street analysts expect growth in both the economy and corporate earnings next year, both of which bode well for stocks.

The highest money market account rate available today is 4.22% Changes from the Fed or your bank can quickly change money market rates Online banks typically offer the most competitive yields on the market Current Money Market Rates Right now,

The U.S. housing market is expected to show modest improvement in 2026, with mortgage rates dropping slightly and home sales increasing 2%.

Meta Platforms ( META +1.33%) is the cheapest of the Magnificent Seven tech stocks that have led the S&P 500 higher in recent years. This tech titan trades for only 26x forward earnings estimates, down from about 30x a few months ago. Even that level was reasonable, but today's price truly offers investors a buying opportunity.

The best defense is valuation discipline, risk awareness, and a willingness to question the prevailing narrative.

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Berkshire's cash position is pushing a record high as Buffett gets ready to retire. Buffett has historically been squeamish as an investor in times of market froth. Investors should take heed of this warning and invest cautiously in 2026.

The Harbor Emerging Markets Select ETF underperformed its benchmark despite strong gains in Chinese technology holdings. Explore our outlook for emerging markets.