U.S. stock markets were set to open flat to lower on Friday, on course for their worst week in more than six years.

U.S. futures pointed to a mixed opening bell on Friday as markets struggled from a tumulus week and the House passed a budget deal to end a government shutdown.

U.S. stocks plunged around 4 percent on Thursday in another dramatic session, confirming a correction that has thrown the market's nearly nine-year bull run off course.

Aftershocks from this week's wild roller-coaster ride on Wall Street continued to reverberate around markets on Thursday, a sign that market participants remain jittery amid increased volatility levels.

The history is cyclical. After an active war against cannabis since the beginning of the 20th century, the world is increasingly reviewing the issue of legalization and decriminalization of marijuana.

Last year, a great part of  investors’ attention was paid to technology sector. Meanwhile, there is a chance that some interesting opportunities have been missed out. We believe that one of them could be companies operating in Renewable energy  sector.

The year 2018 came to its logical conclusion, a year full of unexpected surprises and global disappointments. To summarize? It was not boring.