Bristol Gate Capital Partners, an investment management company, published its Q2 2026 investor letter for the “US Equity Strategy”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Strategy lagged the S&P 500 Total Return Index in the quarter in terms of returns, but outperformed in dividend growth. Despite debate over capital cycle returns, […]
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A top official at President Trump's Department of Homeland Security recently put some of his money in an ETF that is built to mimic the portfolios of congressional Democrats.
Buying VOO and calling it a day made sense, until Morningstar revealed that ten stocks now control more than a third of the entire US market. Three overlooked Vanguard funds quietly fix that problem before July ends.
Investing.com - U.S. stock index futures pointed lower on Thursday as investors digested another round of technology earnings and monitored escalating tensions in the Middle East that pushed oil prices back above $98 a barrel, renewing concerns over inflation and global growth.
FBT surged 51.6% in one year but carries higher risk and costs. VHT offers broader diversification at a fraction of the expense ratio.
This tech-focused ETF is heavily concentrated in the "Magnificent Seven" stocks.
IBB delivered 44% returns in one year but swung 40% lower at its worst. IXJ grew steadily with half the volatility and a 1.5% dividend yield.
Tesla missed second-quarter earnings estimates and the stock was down early Thursday. Wall Street remains firmly focused on the future, though.
Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index dropped 300 points Thursday as Alphabet and Tesla stock dived on earnings. Oil prices jumped.
Vanguard's ultra-low 0.09% fee appeals to cost-conscious investors, while iShares' 4.10% yield and stronger five-year returns attract income seekers.
T-Mobile US stock was sliding on Thursday after the wireless carrier reported softer-than-expected second-quarter revenue, overshadowing an earnings beat. T-Mobile reported adjusted earnings of $2.99, as revenue climbed 7.9% from a year ago to $22.8 billion. T-Mobile also said it now expects full-year adjusted free cash flow of between $18.4 billion and $18.8 billion, up from prior guidance of $18.1 billion to $18.7 billion.
Broadcom stumbled after earnings, but here's why I think the AI giant still has what it takes to beat the market for a third straight year.
From novel pharmaceuticals to telemedicine, most healthcare companies are on a mission to drive better patient outcomes. Players catalyzing medical advancements have benefited from elevated demand, which has supported the industry’s returns lately - over the past six months, healthcare stocks have gained 10%, nearly mirroring the S&P 500.
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.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 232-198 on July 22, 2026 to pass the Stop Insider Trading Act, barring members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from buying individual publicly traded stocks. The vote arrived in the final months of Nancy Pelosi’s congressional career, capping a tenure in which her family’s brokerage account became ... Nancy Pelosi’s Family Turned $30 Million Into $278 Million Trading Stocks. Congress Just Voted to Ban It During Her Final Term.
Semiconductors are the silicon backbone of the digital revolution. Compute-intensive AI workloads are also priming them for the next wave of secular growth, so it’s no wonder the industry has outperformed the market over the past six months, delivering returns of 62.2% compared to 8.6% for the S&P 500.
Healthcare companies are pushing the status quo by innovating in areas like drug development and digital health. Those leading the charge have realized strong financial performance, and over the past six months, the industry’s 10% return has closely followed the S&P 500.
Hope isn't an investment strategy, but being an optimist tends to pay well.
Technological advances are driven by hype, with next-big-thing innovations taking years to mature.
Sandisk is one of the hottest AI stocks on the market.
Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment is weak, declining to ‘extremely bearish’ on SPY and ‘bearish’ on QQQ.