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Strategic Education currently trades at $78.82 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 2.5%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 6.8% gain during that period.
Over the past six months, McKesson’s shares (currently trading at $763.33) have posted a disappointing 8.1% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 6.8% gain. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
The restaurant stock cut its payout a year ago.
Over the past six months, Align Technology has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 5.5%. Its stock price has climbed to $177.15, representing a healthy 12.2% increase. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
RBC Capital Markets raised its 12-month target for the S&P 500 index amid expectations for a favorab
Since December 2025, TransDigm has been in a holding pattern, posting a small return of 1.7% while floating around $1,338. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 6.8% gain during that period.
Over the past six months, Selective Insurance Group has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 7.3%. Its stock price has climbed to $96.40, representing a healthy 14% increase. This run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq could snap their losing streaks, but it may come at the cost of some recent broadening. The S&P 500 was up 0.8%, but only 185 stocks in the index were rising. The Nasdaq was up 1.4%.
AI is supplanting the consumer as the driver of US economic growth.
Delta has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 25.5%. The stock now trades at $91.99, marking a 32.3% gain. This performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Over the past six months, Globe Life has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 19.4%. Its stock price has climbed to $178.90, representing a healthy 26.2% increase. This run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Elevance Health has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 6.8%. The stock now trades at $395.55, marking a 13.5% gain. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
SPX Technologies currently trades at $232.66 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 291% since June 2021, blowing past the S&P 500’s 71.7% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 13.1% thanks to its solid quarterly results.
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Hub Group has been treading water for the past six months, holding steady at $43.74. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 6.8% gain during that period.
Due to the attention given to their trillion dollar market caps and preoccupation with A.I., the Magnificent 7 stocks (Apple, Amazon, Alphabet/Google, Meta Platforms/Facebook, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Tesla) often make people forget that there are 493 other stocks in the S&P 500 worth investors’ consideration. Case in point: investors seeking a combination of income ... Invesco’s SPHD Pays 4.57% While the S&P 500 Pays 0.98%, And It Is Up This Year Without the Tech Bubble Risk
Qorvo has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 8.2% to $92.50 per share while the index has gained 6.8%.
Over the past six months, Leonardo DRS has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 19.1%. Its stock price has climbed to $42.96, representing a healthy 25.9% increase. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
The endless bull market might slow down a bit more than most investors are expecting.
The stock market has become noticeably more unsettled over the past month. The S&P 500 closed on Friday at 7,354, down 3.3% from its June 2 record high of 7,609. Ordinarily, a pullback of that size wouldn’t attract much attention. What makes this one different is the surge in investor anxiety beneath the surface. Volatility ... The Market’s Biggest Warning Signal in 23 Years Just Flashed — But Don’t Panic Yet
Martin Marietta stock fell after the company announced a $13.5 billion deal to buy Lhoist North America, a supplier of limestone and steelmaking components.
Talk about high expectations for earnings season!
Monetary Matters Network Co-Founder Jack Farley and AInvest Managing Editor Adam Shapiro join Julie Hyman on Morning Brief to discuss where the next investment opportunities may lie. They break down the outlook for the tech sector and explain why investors may want to look beyond mega-cap names to mid-cap and small-cap stocks.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
MediaAlpha currently trades at $12.19 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 4.6%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 6.8% gain during that period.