Multi-asset allocation funds led performance in 2025, driven by a significant surge in gold and silver prices. These diversified funds delivered an average return of nearly 17%, outperforming equity-oriented categories. Equity funds, including large-cap, midcap, and small-cap, struggled to beat their benchmarks, with small-cap funds experiencing losses.
Japanese memory chipmaker Kioxia Holdings Corp has seen its stock surge by an astonishing 540% this year, becoming the top performer on Japan's Topix index. This remarkable gain is fueled by the insatiable demand for data storage driven by the AI boom, with Kioxia's NAND flash memory chips being crucial for AI training and data centers.
Some Federal Reserve officials who supported cutting a key interest rate earlier this month could have instead backed keeping the rate unchanged, minutes released Tuesday show, underscoring the divisions and uncertainty permeating the central bank.
The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals, such as paying off credit card debt, saving for a new house, or simply getting more educated about money.
Warren Buffett will remain chairman and plans to continue coming into the office each day to help spot new investments and offer Greg Abel any advice he asks for.
Wall Street is largely unchanged early Tuesday as trading for 2025 nudges closer to the finish line. Gold, silver and copper all resumed their ascent after steep declines Monday.
