High-signal headlines only - macro events, earnings, M&A, regulatory. Listicles and analyst clickbait filtered out by default. Refreshed hourly.
Connection has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 13.1%. The stock now trades at $73.17, marking a 20.6% gain. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
US equity indexes fell after the annual inflation rate jumped to the highest in three years and Pres
Consumer prices rose 4.2% annually in May, the fastest pace since 2023, as energy costs driven by the U.S.-Iran conflict surged
Explore how these two leading funds stack up in sector exposure, liquidity, and dividend payouts for investors seeking broad market access.
Over the past six months, Comcast’s stock price fell to $23.92. Shareholders have lost 13.3% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 7.5%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Amazon.com muscled into the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight business on Wednesday, driving S&P 500 members FedEx Freight and Old Dominion Freight Lines into a pothole. However, the freight stocks bounced back off early lows as investors saw a relatively modest near-term threat.
Over the past six months, Albertsons’s shares (currently trading at $15.73) have posted a disappointing 7.8% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 7.5% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Since June 2021, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 74.5%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, Cummins has surged 165% to $668.50 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 27.4% in the last six months, beating the S&P by 19.9%.
The Dow is back to session lows. So much for that comeback. The blue-chip index fell 600 points, or 1.2%, after briefly making a run at breakeven. The S&P 500 was down 1.1%. The Nasdaq tumbled 1.5%. The major indexes have shown signs of moving based on traders who employ technical analysis and other quantitative strategies.
Griffon currently trades at $92.27 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 267% since June 2021, blowing past the S&P 500’s 74.5% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 22.3%.
High-yielding stocks can be enticing, but they often come with considerable risk.
Over the past six months, Kimball Electronics’s shares (currently trading at $25.40) have posted a disappointing 18.4% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 7.5% gain. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS) came public through a SPAC merger in August 2022 as a niche pioneer in quantum annealing, a narrower approach than the gate-model systems that dominate headlines. For its first two years on the tape, the story was patient commercialization: signing Forbes Global 2000 customers, shipping the Advantage2 platform, and burning cash while ... D-Wave Rewarded Patient Investors With 135% Gains but Recent Buyers Face a Brutal Reality
The Bank of America warned on June 5 that there are “too many red flags” waving over U.S. stocks and traders should take profits, CNBC reported. The bank tracked 10 bear market signposts and saw seven signposts triggering in May, five in April, and four in March. Seven is the average number of ...
Insurance firms play a critical role in the financial system, offering everything from property coverage to life insurance and specialized risk solutions. Still, investors are uneasy as insurers face challenges from catastrophic events and potential regulatory changes. These doubts have caused the industry to lag recently as insurance stocks have collectively shed 3% over the past six months. This drawdown is a stark contrast from the S&P 500’s 7.5% gain.
Consumer internet businesses are redefining how people engage with the world by giving them instant connectivity and convenience. This influence cuts both ways though because they have high exposure to the ups and downs of consumer spending, and the market seems to believe the tide is turning in the wrong direction - over the past six months, the industry has tumbled by 19.3%. This performance is a noticeable divergence from the S&P 500’s 7.5% return.
The AI trade continues to stand on unsteady ground this week as semiconductor stocks waver. Oracle's (ORCL) fiscal fourth quarter earnings are due out after Wednesday's market close, which could ultimately be a tipping point for the AI sector. JonesTrading chief market strategist Michael O'Rourke speaks with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about his outlook on the AI sector.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning. Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.
Rivian stock closed down 6.6% on Tuesday as the company began delivering its lower-priced R2 SUV and pulled forward an entry-level model
The stock market’s slide continued on Wednesday after the latest inflation report failed to rouse Wall Street. The Dow fell 340 points, or 0.7%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note was down to 4.12%.
Dodge & Cox Fund, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for “Dodge and Cox Stock Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. U.S. equities declined broadly in Q1 2026, with the S&P 500 falling 4.3% amid inflation concerns fueled by the conflict in Iran and disruptions in […]
Artificial intelligence has become the defining investment theme of the decade. Trillions of dollars have flowed into data centers, semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, and software. The stock market has rewarded companies tied to the AI boom with soaring valuations, while the largest technology firms continue to post eye-catching revenue growth. Yet beneath the surface, a less ... Are the AI Boom’s Benefits a Big Tech Monopoly? This 1 Troubling Statistic Says Yes
Semiconductors are the core infrastructure powering the Information Age. The amount of data we ingest is also increasing exponentially, leading to elevated demand for chips with more processing power. This secular trend bodes well for the industry, which has posted a six-month gain of 83.8% and beaten the S&P 500 by 76.3 percentage points.
US stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) tick lower in Wednesday's pre-market trading after consumer prices rose 0.5% month over month and 4.2% year over year in May, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre takes a closer look at the market reaction to the inflation data, especially in the bond market (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX) and various commidites. Additionally, core CPI — which excludes food and energy costs — rose 0.3% monthly and 2.9% yearly. All numbers met economists' estimates.
US stocks were set to open lower on Wednesday, but investors gained a little confidence from fresh inflation data ahead of the opening bell, while there were conflicting Middle East messages that pushed oil prices higher. Futures pointed to a weaker start on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones,...
Ares Capital offers a 10% dividend yield, but investors need to tread carefully.
Business services providers use their specialized expertise to help enterprises streamline operations and cut costs. Market leaders have certainly capitalized on outsourcing trends and digital transformation initiatives to boost sales, helping fuel a 7.2% gain for the industry over the past six months. This performance has closely followed the S&P 500.
We use Google Analytics to count anonymous page views and understand which content gets read. No ads, no profiles. Decline keeps you on cookieless mode. Details.
