The stock market has been on a winning streak for six days — a welcome change from the downward slide in the days and weeks after "Liberation Day." While Wall Street is feeling more optimistic now than they were earlier this year,

The boss of Wall Street’s biggest bank fears that extreme complacency crept into the market as investors shook off last month’s tariff scare. Wall Street strategists say he might be on to something.

Eroding confidence doesn’t matter until it suddenly does.

Trump’s tariffs and the global trade war continue to affect markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

Here are the top stories to read ahead of Monday's trading:

Wall Street analysts have downwardly revised their earnings estimates since President Trump took office because tariffs are expected to be a headwind to economic growth. The consensus estimate in January said S&P 500 companies would report 14% earnings growth in 2025, but analysts now expect 8.5% earnings growth, according to LSEG.

Getting ready for Memorial Day weekend? You may want to get your financial plans taken care of first. Monday, May 26, is a federal holiday. That means banks and stock markets will be closed. Here's what to know.

Trump’s tariffs and the global trade war continue to affect markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

The stock market didn’t notice. The S&P 500 secured its sixth winning day in a row and the Dow added 137 points. Equity investors at this point seem numb to both fiscal calamity and shaky economic sentiment. Bond traders, meanwhile, responded differently.

Another key move is to always have some cash ready to invest when the opportunity arises. Buffett practices this principle. When stock valuations are frothy, he builds up Berkshire's cash stockpile. When valuations are attractive, he puts the money to work.

Although they long for more clarity about tariffs, investors are nervous about sitting on the sidelines as stocks climb.

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