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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as Santa Claus rally stumbles amid Nvidia, Tesla slide

Wall Street opened the final three days of trading in a rollercoaster 2025 that looks likely to end with sizable gains.

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'Discipline' will be key for investors heading into 2026

The start of a new year is a great time to reevaluate your portfolio and investment goals. RDS Wealth Management president and CEO Dale Smother says the key word for most investors heading into 2026 will be "discipline," especially during periods of market volatility. Hear Smother's advice for how retirees can navigate volatility in the video above. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise for third straight day, gold hits record to extend 2025 rally

Wall Street is entering a holiday-shortened week calculating the chances of a "Santa Claus rally" to end the year.

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Farther co-founder talks what sets the wealth manager apart

As part of Yahoo Finance's latest FA Corner segment, Farther Co-Founder and CTO Brad Genser sits down with Julie Hyman to discuss the firm's objectives and what sets it apart from other wealth managers. Also catch Brad Genser explain the three investing themes that investors need to get right in 2026. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

04:59

Three things investors must get right in 2026

As part of Yahoo Finance's latest FA Corner segment, Farther Co-Founder and CTO Brad Genser explains to Julie Hyman the biggest mistakes that investors could make in 2026, which include themes around overestimating the likelihood of an AI bubble, private market investing, and after-tax outcomes. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

02:04

Trump hints Kevin Warsh, Hassett are top 2 picks for Fed chair: WSJ

President Trump has suggested that he is leaning towards nominating either former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh or supposed frontrunner Kevin Hassett to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, according to the Wall Street Journal, when Jerome Powell's term ends in May 2026. Yahoo Finance senior Fed reporter Jennifer Schonberger explains further in the video above. Check out Jennifer Schonberger's profiles on Kevin Hassett and former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh. Make sure to also watch Jennifer Schonberger's full interview with Kevin Hassett. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime.

Rivian stock soars on bullish commentary; CEO says 'AI-centric' approach needed to solve self-driving

Rivian stock soared on Friday, a day after the company's Autonomy & AI day, where CEO RJ Scaringe agreed that an inflection point on self-driving was near.

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In-house AI chips will let Rivian control its own destiny: CEO

At its Autonomy & AI Day, electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive (RIVN) announced its new "AI-centric approach" as it plans to begin manufacturing in-house AI chips while leaning heavier into developing full self-driving capabilities on its EVs. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe sits down with Yahoo Finance's senior autos reporter Pras Subramanian for a conversation about the company's proposed semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure and Rivian's pricing for vehicles in the US, ahead of the release of its new 2026 Rivian R2 model. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination.

04:50

3 year-end money tips for retirees after Fed's latest rate cut

Federal Reserve officials voted to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its December FOMC meeting on Wednesday. How should investors approach their money and finances following this rate cut and ahead of 2026? As part of this week's FA Corner, Silvur founder and CEO Rhian Horgan comes on Market Catalysts with Julie Hyman to discuss how retirees or those nearing retirement should be assessing their savings ahead of the year's end, including considering long-term healthcare coverage. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

01:33

Chipotle hits 4K stores, Southwest's Austin deal, Dell prices

Chipotle (CMG), Southwest Airlines (LUV), and Dell (DELL) are among the trending tickers on Yahoo Finance's platform. Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman recaps the headlines driving investor interest during Friday's trading session. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

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How Lululemon's CEO shake-up could kick off company's turnaround

Lululemon (LULU) announced CEO Calvin McDonald will step down at the end of January, marking the latest iteration in a wave of companies changing their C-suite to appeal to consumers. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma outlines what factors consumers typically consider when deciding where to spend their money. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Opening Bid.