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Big Tech earnings lead the week: Apple, Microsoft, Meta and Tesla report as the S&P 500 seeks direction and the Fed signals its outlook on

Q4 2025 earnings: S&P 500 beats; Magnificent 7 lag; small‑caps surge. What to watch – Netflix, 3M, J&J, P&G, Intel – and how a weaker

Explore how jobs, inflation, and earnings data are shaping the Fed’s 2026 rate outlook: what it means for investors, markets, and recession risk. https://www.forbes.com/sites/bill_stone/2026/01/11/cpi-earnings-and-jobs-why-the-fed-may-hold-until-april

Discover what the South Sea Bubble reveals about today’s AI boom, investor psychology, and how timeless lessons from history can guide smarter decisions now. https://www.forbes.com/sites/bill_stone/2026/01/04/lessons-from-the-south-sea-bubble-amid-todays-ai-boom

A robust GDP print, profit growth, and 2026 policy tailwinds show why the U.S. economy may stay resilient despite labor‑market weakness and lingering recession worries.

Explore whether the Santa Claus Rally will boost stocks or if year-end risks could spoil gains. Learn what history and market trends signal for investors.