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Leveraged single-stock ETFs tied to chip and AI winners soared as Wall Street wrapped up a strong first half of 2026.

Over the past six months, Franklin BSP Realty Trust’s shares (currently trading at $8.15) have posted a disappointing 19.4% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 8.5% gain. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Even though U.S. stocks are in the midst of a multiyear bull market, a focus on fundamentals and financial health is still a wise choice.

Guggenheim analyst John DiFucci raises his rating on Salesforce to Buy from Hold with a $228 price target.

iHeartMedia trades at $4.44 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 6.9% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 8.5%.

The ranks of multimillionaires has expanded globally since 2000, according to UBS. But the divide between the rich and everyone else is deepening.

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF features sizable energy exposure, but that's not cause for alarm.

Semiconductor shares retreated Wednesday as investors took profits following an 82% gain for the sector in the first six months of 2026

Over the past six months, Mettler-Toledo’s shares (currently trading at $1,279) have posted a disappointing 9.4% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 8.5% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Vulcan Materials currently trades at $294.89 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 0.8%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 8.5% gain during that period.

The AI stock bubble is looking bubbly.

Since January 2026, Kraft Heinz has been in a holding pattern, posting a small loss of 3% while floating around $23.67. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 8.5% gain during that period.

Since July 2021, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 72.2%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, Toll Brothers has surged 179% to $164.09 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 21% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 12.6%.

Futures fell amid key jobs data and with Fed chief Kevin Warsh due. Bloom Energy, Nike and SpaceX are early movers.

Meta rises on a report that it hopes to generate revenue from selling excess computing power to third parties. CoreWeave and Nebius are falling.

Over the past six months, NXP Semiconductors has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 19.4%. Its stock price has climbed to $282.96, representing a healthy 27.9% increase. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Cathie Wood over at Ark Invest has been making moves in recent months amid the barrage of volatility slamming the tech sector. Undoubtedly, semiconductors have continued to be the leadership group while the Magnificent Seven have pulled the brakes a bit. With the flagship Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK) trailing the markets, up just over 3%, ... Cathie Wood’s Palantir Buy Might Be a Signal to Buy the Dip

Since January 2026, Hub Group has been in a holding pattern, posting a small return of 2.4% while floating around $43.77. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 8.5% gain during that period.

Over the past six months, Rockwell Automation has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 15.3%. Its stock price has climbed to $493.30, representing a healthy 23.8% increase. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.2%, and the actively t

Investing.com - U.S. stock futures pointed lower on Wednesday as investors awaited fresh remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and monitored uncertain peace talks between the United States and Iran.

Numbers for Tesla’s second-quarter deliveries range from below 400,000 cars to almost 470,000. The divergence is wide.

US stock futures are tracking lower in Wednesday's premarket session as investors parse developments

The main US stock measures were pointing lower in Wednesday's premarket activity as traders await ke

Portfolio concentration and sector weightings set these two popular income funds apart for investors seeking steady cash flow.

Concern is growing as investors pour money into "leveraged" ETFs that use debt to amp up returns.

The S&P 500 is up about 10% this year, yet 80% of that gain comes from technology stocks, many of which are tied to artificial intelligence. With interest rates and energy prices spiraling higher, and inflation clearly not under control, those willing to put any new money to work in stocks should likely be extremely ... The Safest Dividend Plays of 2026: 5 High-Yield, Low-PE Dividend Aristocrats

Investing.com -- ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) shares caught a 4% lift on Wednesday after Guggenheim analyst John DiFucci upgraded the software giant from Neutral to Buy, slapping on a $125 price target. After closing at $99.28 on Tuesday, DiFucci’s new target values the company at 7.5x EV/NTM Recurring Revenue—a premium compared to its SaaS peers, but a price Guggenheim argues is worth paying. "We believe current levels present an attractive opportunity for investors to purchase a comfortably profitabl

Banks use their capital and expertise to help businesses grow while offering consumers essential financial products like mortgages and credit cards. These institutions have benefited from improved net interest margins and robust credit growth, so it’s no surprise the banking industry has posted a 13.7% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 5.2 percentage points.

When choosing between S&P 500 ETFs, the decision usually comes down to fees. This is one of the rare cases where Vanguard isn't the winner.