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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.

Markets begin the second half cautiouslyUS stock futures traded lower on Wednesday ahead of the first session of the second half of the year, with investors preparing for comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, fresh US manufacturing data and ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East. By 03:16 ET, Dow Jones futures were down 202 points, or 0.

Yahoo Finance looks at how major assets performed through the first half of the year.

This elite group of businesses represents a significant share of the overall market.

Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment around SPY was ‘bearish’, while QQQ sentiment remained ‘bullish.’

Financial institutions play a critical role, offering everything from consumer banking to wealth management and specialized financial solutions. But worries about economic uncertainty and potential market volatility have kept sentiment in check, and over the past six months, the industry has tumbled by 1.1%. This drop was disappointing since the S&P 500 climbed 8.5%.

With shares of Elon Musk’s rocket and AI company volatile in post-IPO trading, investors will be paying close attention to what Wall Street has to say about valuation. The latest rating is a bullish call, valuing SpaceX at a cool $2.5 trillion. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives launched coverage of SpaceX with a Buy rating and a $190 price target on Tuesday evening.

From commerce to culture, software is digitizing every aspect of our lives. This secular theme makes SaaS companies attractive investment candidates but also comes with higher valuations that cause volatility. Unfortunately, the rich prices have haunted them over the past six months as the industry has shed 2.3%. This drop is a far cry from the S&P 500’s 8.5% ascent.

Fed officials now believe higher interest rates will be necessary to curb inflation.

44 The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have notched that many record closes combined in 2026, most recently driven by the artificial-intelligence boom that has fueled eye-popping gains in shares of chip makers supplying the build-out.

Jerome Powell's successor removed something that Wall Street and investors have held near and dear since 2003.

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Wednesday, Jul, 1 2026 US stock futures are slightly softer this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts down about 0.1%, as investors weigh tight energy supplies against calmer inflation signals from overseas and brighter Chinese data. The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has dropped to 325.7 million barrels, a 43 year low, which underlines how little backup there is if fuel prices spike again. At the same time, France’s inflation rate has slowed to...

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Energy businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Their momentum is also rising as lower interest rates, as well as AI energy needs, have incentivized higher capital spending. As a result, the industry has posted a 22% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 13.5 percentage points.

Insurance firms play a critical role in the financial system, offering everything from property coverage to life insurance and specialized risk solutions. But concerns about claims severity and tightening regulations have tempered enthusiasm, limiting the industry’s gains to 2.9% over the past six months. This return lagged the S&P 500’s 8.5% climb.

U.S. stock futures were heading for losses to kick off the third quarter of the year. Markets are looking ahead to an appearance by Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh at a central-banking forum. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 242 points, or 0.5%.

Technology stocks may have more room to run than energy shares as AI spending remains strong and oil prices retreat.

Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. But their prominence also brings high exposure to the ups and downs of economic cycles. Luckily, the tide is turning in their favor as the industry’s 22.2% return over the past six months has topped the S&P 500 by 13.7 percentage points.

As the stock market alternatively displays the grace of a boxer and the oafishness of a drunkard, investors are once more confronting that which they fear most: volatility. Buying stocks that benefit from market volatility is a useful way to hedge unrest and profit from big trading volumes. U.S. margin debt was a record $1.4 trillion in May. If the market breaks and stocks decisively slump, trading volumes should surge.

7.44am: ABF warns on sugar losses Associated British Foods has warned that weaker sugar trading will hit profits this year, while Primark saw mixed sales in the third quarter. The FTSE 100 group's CEO George Weston says: "Aside from Sugar, our full year outlook for the group is...

FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. (NYSE:FDXF) is one of the stocks that were recently added to the S&P 500 index. The company was added to the index following a spinoff from FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX). On June 26, TheFly reported that BofA raised its price target on FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. (NYSE:FDXF) from $185 to […]

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) has posted positive performance since its addition to the Index and ranks among the top stocks that were recently added to the S&P 500. Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) is a solid stock considering its recession-resistant business model driven by small-town dominance. Casey’s high profitability and differentiated foodservice make it […]

Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:VEEV) was added to the S&P 500 in early May and thus appears on our list of the 10 stocks that were added to the S&P 500 index recently. In the past week, Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:VEEV) has gained over 11.5% following the acquisition of Copli and the launch of the AI-driven […]

Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX) is the most recent addition to the S&P 500 index, and year-to-date it has surged over 142%. However, since joining the index last week, the shares have plunged over 2.50%. On June 1, Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX) reported its latest additions at COMPUTEX 2026. The company has announced three new power solutions designed […]

CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) was recently added to the S&P 500 index and has plunged over 10% since its inclusion. CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) has undergone management changes, including the appointment of Aylwyn Bryan as CFO, effective May 12, 2026, and Danilo Juvane as Head of Investor Relations, effective May 26, 2026. Following the major leadership changes, […]