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Most tech stocks are having another great year, leading to worries that market-tracking index funds are overvalued and far too concentrated. Here are five defensive sectors—and 13 funds—that can provide protection.
Numerous AI stocks are hot today, but not all of them are ideal for long-term investors.
Greg Abel took over as Berkshire Hathaway's chief executive on January 1, and he wasted very little time in rewriting the conglomerate's investment playbook. In the first quarter alone, he exited 16 positions entirely, shrinking the portfolio from 42 holdings to 29, according to Berkshire's ...
The EU's top court will decide Thursday whether to uphold a record 4.1 billion euro ($4.7 billion) fine the bloc slapped on Google for anti-competitive practices related to its Android operating system.The commission, the EU's antitrust regulator, had accused Google of abusing the popularity of its Android operating system to restrict competition.
The AI boom created a ton of winners on Wall Street. However, it also created an incredibly unforgettable story for workers. Tech behemoth Microsoft (MSFT) is reportedly preparing a fresh round of layoffs, according to Business Insider, in a move that could be announced as early as next ...
Vanguard’s tech ETF sells itself on cost. At 0.09%, Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF (NYSEARCA:VGT) sits near the floor of sector ETF pricing. That headline number is real. It is also the least interesting cost in the fund. What You Are Actually Paying The sticker fee reflects the fund’s 0.09% net expense ratio disclosed ... VGT’s 0.09% Fee Hides a Bigger Problem: Overlap Costs That Could Add Up to Tens of Thousands
Long known for its high-priced professional software, the company is now chasing billions of mainstream users. This strategic pivot is already showing results, with Creative Freemium MAU growing from 50 million to 90 million in a year. The new aim is to build a comprehensive freemium funnel, a dramatic departure from its historical focus on paid-only tools.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) concluded the recent trading session at $357.89, signifying a +1.29% move from its prior day's close.
Trump Accounts are here. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Jennifer Schonberger joins Market Domination Overtime to break down the key ETFs expected to play a central role in the new child savings accounts and what they could mean for long-term investors.
Shares of online community and discussion platform Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) jumped 12% in the afternoon session after optimism continued around its AI data-licensing leverage (it's pushing Google and OpenAI for higher, "dynamic" pricing on 2027 renewals), layered on a strong risk-on session for internet and advertising names.
Stocks fell as Meta buzz hit SpaceX, Micron and many AI stocks. Tesla is near a buy point with deliveries due. The June jobs report also is on tap.
Meta shares soared nearly 9% Wednesday on a report that the company is wading into the business of selling cloud computing services and access to AI models.

D.A. Davidson head of technology research Gil Luria explains what Meta's (META) potential cloud business means for CoreWeave (CRWV) and Nebius (NBIS).
Alphabet's AI coding efforts lag OpenAI and Anthropic as key Gemini researchers leave Google's AI division.

Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley breaks down some of the day's biggest headlines, including Alphabet's Google (GOOG, GOOGL) being ordered by a Swedish court to pay nearly $2 billion to buy now, pay later platform Klarna (KLAR) in an antitrust suit.

Scott Melker explains what to know about an upcoming stablecoin, Open USD, and why it's hitting Circle (CRCL) stock so hard. "The Daily Wolf with Scott Melker" airs every day at 12:00 p.m. Tune in for your daily dose of all things crypto. Make sure to also check out Yahoo Finance's new crypto hub to find the latest crypto-related news.
SpaceX’s stock slide may be a reason why the ChatGPT and Claude owners should go public before the IPO window shuts.
Export controls lifted after three weeks as a new safety classifier blocks the reported jailbreak in over 99% of cases