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Trade Desk stock dropped 68% in 2025: Why was it the top S&P 500 laggard?

The Trade Desk stock price crashed by 68% in 2025, making it the worst performer in the S&P 500 Index. Its crash led to a sharp decline in its market cap, which moved from $70 billion in January to $19 billion today. So, why did this advertising giant crash? Why The Trade Desk stock crashed

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Nasdaq 100 Index and QQQ ETF top laggards in 2025 revealed

The Nasdaq 100 Index and the QQQ ETF had a strong performance in 2025 as the artificial intelligence boom entered its third year. The two assets jumped by over 20%, adding trillions of dollars in value.  Most companies in the index and its ETFs were in the green, with companies like Western Digital, Micron, Seagate,

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Cardano price crashed 60% in 2025: will ADA rebound in 2026?

Cardano price has crashed by nearly 60% this year, lagging behind other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. It crashed to a low of $0.3512 on Tuesday, down sharply from the year-to-date high of $1.3245. This article explores some of the top reasons why the ADA price crashed in 2024 and potential catalysts to watch. Reasons

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Here’s why the Next share price jumped and beat the FTSE 100 Index in 2025

The Next share price had a great performance in 2025 as its growth trajectory continued. NXT rose by 44% this year, beating the FTSE 100 Index, which jumped by ~20%. This article explains why the retailer soared and what to expect in the coming year. Next share price jumped as growth accelerated Next PLC is

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CAC 40 Index top gainers and laggards in 2025 revealed

The CAC 40 Index rose by ~12% this year and by nearly 20% from its lowest level in April when Donald Trump unveiled his reciprocal tariffs. This rebound coincided with that of other global indices, which are ending the year in the green. This article explores some of the top gainers and laggards in the

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Ocado share price forms a bullish pattern as it ends exclusivity amid Kroger woes

Ocado share price had another difficult performance this year as woes in its business escalated. OCDO was trading at 240p on Tuesday, down by 20% from where it started the year. It has dropped by 40% from the year-to-date high. Ocado ends its exclusivity terms The biggest Ocado news this year came from the United

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Micron stock is up 245% in 2025 and is still a bargain: is it a buy?

Micron stock price was in a relentless bull run in 2025, making it the top gainer in the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 indices. It jumped to a record high of $294, much higher than the year-to-date low of $62, with its market capitalization rising to over $331 billion. MU’s jump mirrored that of other

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Here’s why the Nikkei 225 Index jumped in 2025 and the top gainers

The Nikkei 225 Index did well this year, rising from a low of ¥31,145 in April to a record high of ¥52,590. It rose by nearly 30% this year, outperforming most global indices like the S&P 500, FTSE 100, and the German DAX.  Why the Nikkei 225 Index soared The Nikkei 225 Index surged this

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USD/ZAR forecast: here’s why the South African rand surged this year

The South African rand was one of the best-performing currencies this year as it jumped by over 11% against the US dollar. The USD/ZAR exchange rate was trading at 16.68, down by 16.4% from its highest point this year. It has also formed a risky technical pattern pointing to more rand gains. USD/ZAR technical analysis

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Top gainers in the Russell 2000 Index and IWM ETF in 2025 revealed

The Russell 2000 Index and the IWM ETFs jumped by 13% this year as global stocks continued their uptrend. It has now risen by over 25% in the last five years, underperforming other blue-chip indices like the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq 100. This article explores some of the top gainers in the Russell Index

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