Even as AI mania dominated headlines in 2025, diversified and multi-asset strategies quietly delivered some of their strongest returns in years. Balanced stock-bond portfolios, global value trades and risk-parity funds outperformed expectations, underscoring the enduring appeal of diversification despite investors continuing to chase concentrated, thematic bets.
US stocks: US market ends mixed as investors focus on Big Tech earnings
Wall Street closed mixed as investors awaited tech earnings and feared rate hikes. Oil prices fell after President Trump discussed peace talks with Iran. Major