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The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall as the stock market reacts to the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates.

Recessions and bear markets will test a company's strength and resilience. If a company has unreliable revenue streams, a leadership team with a questionable decision-making history, or a weak competitive advantage, it's more likely to struggle during a downturn. The weakest of these stocks may not survive at all.

Today, Sept. 16, 2026, reports of U.S. foundry negotiations fueled a 4% rally, while analysts lifted price targets citing AI and data-center upside.

The Dow Jones index rises Wednesday ahead of a likely Fed rate hike and Warsh's comments. Intel and SK Hynix jump.

The pharmaceutical giant's track record in past bear markets is fairly impressive.

A "rare" scenario is playing out in stocks. according to co-head of multi-asset strategies, as valuations dip without sparking wider pain.

Stock Market Highlights, 16th September 2026: Indian equity markets closed higher on Wednesday, tracking gains across regional markets as investor sentiment remained supported by expectations surrounding the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.