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UNH stock: what next for the top laggard in the Dow Jones Index?

The UnitedHealth (UNH) stock price dropped by 32% in 2025, making it the worst-performing company in the Dow Jones Index. This crash pushed its market capitalization from a peak of $541 billion in April to $297 billion today. This article explores why the giant insurance company plunged and what to expect. Top reasons why the

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Pool Corp: Why is this Warren Buffett-backed stock down 53%?

Pool Corp’s stock price has been in a strong freefall this year, and is now at its lowest level since 2020. It has plunged by ~53% from its highest point this year, erasing $16 billion in value as the market capitalization dropped from $24.5 billion to the current $8 billion.  Pool Corp stock has crashed

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Here’s why the KOSPI Index jumped 75% in 2025

South Korea’s KOSPI Index was one of the best-performing stock market benchmarks globally in 2025 as it jumped by 75.53% and reached its all-time high. It was trading at KRW 4,215, up by 85% from its lowest level this year.  Reasons behind the KOSPI Index rally There were several important drivers for the KOSPI Composite

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Here’s why Spain’s IBEX 35 Index jumped 52% in 2025

The IBEX 35 Index had a great performance in 2025 and was one of the best-performing global benchmarks. It jumped to a record high of €17,335, up sharply from the January low of €11,820.  The index, which tracks the biggest Spanish companies, rose by 52% this year. In contrast, the FTSE MIB Index rose by

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Here’s why the Zimbabwe ZiG currency just rose to its January levels

The Zimbabwe ZiG continued its recent rebound and hit its highest level against the US dollar since January this year. Central bank data shows that the USD/ZWG exchange rate dropped to 25.98, down significantly from the year-to-date high of 27.  Zimbabwe ZiG boosted by the gold price rally Zimbabwe’s gold-backed currency, which was launched in

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Here’s why the FTSE 100 Index jumped by ~22% in 2025

The FTSE 100 Index jumped by nearly 22% this year, confirming a strong bull run that started in March 2020 when it crashed to a low of £4,892. Its surge to a record high happened even as the UK faced major challenges of higher tariffs from the United States, higher taxes and inflation, and slow

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FTSE MIB beat the DAX and CAC 40 in 2025 thanks to these stocks

Italian stocks had a strong performance in 2025, with the blue-chip FTSE MIB Index soaring by over 30%, higher than its peers like the German DAX and French CAC 40. It rose to €45,000, up by ~40% from its lowest level in April. This article looks at some of the best and top laggards in

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USD/JPY forecast: Double-top pattern points to a retreat

The Japanese yen slipped for the second consecutive day as investors reacted to the latest Federal Reserve minutes, which shed color on what to expect in the coming meetings.  The USD/JPY exchange rate was trading at 156.60, a few points below the year-to-date high of 157.83. It has jumped by 12% this year, making the

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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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