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US Markets: A Year of Big Wins and Big Swings

December 31, 2025

The US stock market is on track to finish a remarkable three-year streak. The S&P 500 is up 17% this year, adding to gains of 23% in 2024 and 24% in 2023. This rare feat has only happened five times since the 1940s. What drove these gains? Strong company earnings, excitement about AI, and hopes for

finance

Global Stocks Shine in 2025: What's Driving the Rally?

September 30, 2025

In 2025, global markets have been on a roll, with foreign stocks taking the lead. Developed markets outside the US have seen the biggest gains, up 26. 4% so far this year. Emerging markets aren't far behind, with a nearly 23% increase. Even US stocks have done well, rising 13. 6%. But it's not just

business

Six Flags: Summer Bounce-Back Boosts Attendance

September 15, 2025

Six Flags saw more visitors this summer compared to last year. Over nine weeks, 17. 8 million people went to their parks. This is a 2% increase. The company's leader, Richard A. Zimmerman, said they are happy with this growth. He believes their plans are working well. They are getting ready for busy

business

Pfizer's Q4 2024: Beating Expectations, Facing Challenges

February 4, 2025

Pfizer recently shared its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings. Their reported sales for COVID-19 products skyrocketed beyond what experts had guessed. This achievement was made possible by the company’s ongoing efforts to reduce costs. Shares of Pfizer went up by 2% in early trading. This jump ca

finance

Factory Activity in China: A January Surprise

January 27, 2025

In a twist, China's factory activity took a dip in January, just before the Lunar New Year. The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) came in at 49. 1, showing a contraction. This was a surprise, as experts had expected it to stay above 50, which signals growth. December's PMI was 50. 1, so this

business

The Hidden Power of Tech: Boosting Chinese Manufacturing

January 4, 2025

You might think that the cost of workers or the amount of energy used would be the big deals in manufacturing. But guess what? It's all about how smart and advanced the technology is. Let's dive into the Chinese manufacturing scene from 2000 to 2021 to see how tech is the real game-changer. Imagine

politics

Stock Market Hints: Will Kamala Harris Win in 2024?

November 5, 2024

Have you ever wondered if the stock market can predict who will win the next presidential election? Well, according to something called the "Presidential Predictor, " the answer might be yes! This predictor looks at how the S&P 500 index performs in the three months before the election. If it goes u

business

China's Economy Shows Resilience with 4. 6% Third-Quarter Growth

October 19, 2024

China recently announced that its economy grew by 4. 6% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. This growth slightly surpassed the expectations of economists, who had predicted a 4. 5% increase. Although this growth rate is a bit slower than the 4. 7% growth seen in the second qu