Despite a significant downdraft in artificial-intelligence shares that impacted fund investors in October, stock funds managed to hold onto a remarkable 9.9% gain for the year 2026, showcasing surprising resilience in the face of sector-specific volatility. This period also brings to mind a stark financial flashback to 40 years ago, when the Boesky insider-trading bombshell sent shockwaves through the market, highlighting the enduring tension between innovation and ethical conduct in the financial world.
Adapted from: WSJ.com: Markets
