Record Highs Then Crash Week Ending 12/13/2025

Broadcom dropped 11% in a single session despite beating earnings estimates— AI margin concerns triggered the selloff, not weak fundamentals. The Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.25% to a range of 4.25%–4.50%—its third consecutive cut this year—but signaled only two more cuts through 2025. Central banks bought over 1,045 tons of gold in 2024—the third […]

Weekly Market & ValueAligned Portfolio Review – November 28, 2025

Create a dramatic financial visualization showing a stylized stock chart with a sharp upward arrow breaking through the Thanksgiving holiday date marker. Include subtle fall-colored elements like golden leaves integrated into the chart lines. The background should feature a muted Wall Street skyline at dusk with warm amber lighting. Style: Modern financial infographic aesthetic with clean lines, professional color palette of navy blue, gold, and white. Mood: Confident, forward-looking optimism with seasonal warmth.

The S&P 500 gained 3.7% during Thanksgiving week, marking its best holiday performance since 2008 ( Seeking Alpha). Small caps led the rally, with the Russell 2000 climbing 5.6% as rate-cut expectations surged ( Investing.com). J.P. Morgan now expects a 25-basis-point Fed rate cut in December, with futures pricing an 85% probability ( Bloomberg). Broadcom […]

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