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Since July 2021, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 74.3%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, Penske Automotive Group has surged 158% to $200.46 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 22.3% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 13.6%.
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom helped many investors generate huge profits. But there are two risks in particular that investors need to consider right now.
All three major indexes were in the red midday and tech stocks were leading the fall. The Nasdaq slipped 1.1% and the S&P 500 dropped 0.5%. The Dow also was lower, down 0.3% or 158 points. Chip stocks are the standout laggard of the day, with the PHLX Semiconductor index down 5%, extending yesterday's declines.
Over the past six months, TFS Financial has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 17.6%. Its stock price has climbed to $17.87, representing a healthy 26.3% increase. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
TowneBank currently trades at $36.11 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 3%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 8.7% gain during that period.
Shares have climbed 182% in the past five years.
Industrial real estate investment trust and AI data-center play Prologis guided higher for 2026 on Thursday as growth accelerates. Shares jumped, offering an early entry. The S&P 500 real estate investment trust claims to be the largest real estate company in the world.
Capital Southwest has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 1.4% while holding steady at $24.02. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 8.7% gain during that period.
First Citizens BancShares currently trades at $2,070 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 8.7% gain during that period.
Over the last six months, Alamo’s shares have sunk to $162.81, producing a disappointing 15.5% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 8.7% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Helios has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 16.8%. The stock now trades at $80.44, marking a 25.5% gain. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Trex has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 0.6% while holding steady at $44.00. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 8.7% gain during that period.
Small-cap stocks are staging their most dominant run against the S&P 500 in over two decades, and three ETFs are competing for the best seat at the table. Which one actually comes out ahead may surprise you.
Yesterday the PHLX Semiconductor Index ended the session down 2%, but the Nasdaq closed in the green, up 0.6%. Today the chip index is down roughly 4.4%, but the Nasdaq is also trading lower, down 1%.
The S&P 500 has been hitting all-time highs this year. Retail traders are piling into Micron and the SpaceXIPO. One-day options trading is at record levels. Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are pulling in money alongside traditional stocks. By almost every measure, people are ...
While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.
Fred Alger Management, an investment management company, released its “Alger Capital Appreciation Fund” second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. US equities strongly rebounded in the second quarter, with the S&P 500 Index rising 15.2%. Easing geopolitical tensions and technological advancements fueled market optimism, propelling the Information Technology and […]
Fred Alger Management, an investment management company, released its “Alger Capital Appreciation Fund” second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. US equities strongly rebounded in the second quarter, with the S&P 500 Index rising 15.2%. Easing geopolitical tensions and technological advancements fueled market optimism, propelling the Information Technology and […]
Fred Alger Management, an investment management company, released its “Alger Capital Appreciation Fund” second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. US equities strongly rebounded in the second quarter, with the S&P 500 Index rising 15.2%. Easing geopolitical tensions and technological advancements fueled market optimism, propelling the Information Technology and […]
Fred Alger Management, an investment management company, released its “Alger Capital Appreciation Fund” second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. US equities strongly rebounded in the second quarter, with the S&P 500 Index rising 15.2%. Easing geopolitical tensions and technological advancements fueled market optimism, propelling the Information Technology and […]
McDonald's shares are being grilled by investors.
Consumer internet businesses are redefining how people engage with the world by giving them instant connectivity and convenience. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows as consumer purchasing power can make or break demand. Unfortunately, the market seems to believe stormy skies are ahead as the industry has shed 4.4% over the past six months. This drop is a stark contrast from the S&P 500’s 8.7% gain.
XDTE flashes a 32% yield and weekly distributions that look almost too good to pass up, but buried inside the payout history is a detail that changes the entire calculation for anyone buying in today.
XYLD hands you a monthly check and calls it income, but buried in the fine print is a tradeoff that bull market investors keep learning the expensive way.
Tech stocks have been lucrative, but they're creating a rare risk for the market.
Chip stock weakness was taking its toll on Thursday, and tech stocks were losing steam. The Nasdaq was down 0.6%, while the S&P fell 0.1%. The Dow looked for direction near the flatline. Memory chip stocks, like Western Digital and Micron, were some of the worst performers premarket though the chip space struggled broadly.
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