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Explore how these two popular funds fit different portfolio goals and why their holdings set them apart for income and stability seekers.
Ahead of the bell Expect a torpid start to the final trading day of the week. S&P 500 futures were flat on Friday, holding on to a week that has gone the index's way despite a wobble in semiconductors ahead of the opening bell. Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.2%, while Dow Jones...
US equity futures were mixed pre-bell Friday as traders took note of the US market debut of South Ko
Small-cap stocks have outperformed in 2026 so far, but it could be just the beginning.
Established pharmaceutical giants have delivered lower volatility and higher income than clinical-stage biotech exposure over the past five years.
Trulieve is the more established cannabis multi-state operator, while Vireo Growth has been growing rapidly through acquisitions.
Banks serve as the backbone of the economy, facilitating lending, deposits, and financial services that keep businesses and consumers moving forward. Furthermore, economic conditions have supported loan growth and fee income, a trend that has enabled the banking industry to return 10.6% over the past six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 was up 7.2%.
Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. But their prominence also brings high exposure to the ups and downs of economic cycles. Luckily, their overall demand was steady over the past six months as the industry’s 8.3% return has closely followed the S&P 500.
By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, July 10 (Reuters) - An eventful coming week of economic data, corporate earnings reports and Middle East developments will test a resilient U.S. stock market that has
Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. Sure, they are at the whim of macroeconomic factors that influence capital spending (like interest rates), but the industry has held its ground over the past six months as its 8.3% return was almost identical to the S&P 500.
Retailers are overhauling their operations as technology redefines the shopping experience. Still, secular trends are working against them as e-commerce continues to take share from brick-and-mortar stores. This puts retail stocks in a tough spot, and over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 1.8%. This drop was disappointing since the S&P 500 climbed 7.2%.
Tech stocks continue to rally, yet valuations aren't really out of whack. That means there's still more upside possible.
Nasdaq futures were lower and European technology stocks slipped in early trade, as investors looked cautiously ahead of SK Hynix’s New York listing later Friday.
The world's hottest index finished the week down 7.6% amid artificial-intelligence jitters. South Korea's KOSPI is a hostage to its two biggest constituents—SK Hynix and Samsung. The memory-chip titans finished the week down 10.
By breaking down physical barriers, consumer internet businesses are reshaping how people shop, connect, learn, and play. 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 10.2% over the past six months. This performance is a noticeable divergence from the S&P 500’s 7.2% return.
Despite being a long-term optimist, the Oracle of Omaha's actions didn't always align with his words.
The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Jul, 10 2026 US stock futures are pointing slightly higher this morning, with S&P 500 contracts up about 0.2%, as investors weigh stubbornly high bond yields and softer signs from consumer borrowing. The US 10 year Treasury yield is holding near 4.6%, which keeps the cost of mortgages, car loans, and business borrowing elevated and keeps talk of at least one more Federal Reserve rate hike alive. At the same time, US consumer credit in May...
The artificial-intelligence rally looked set to fizzle out on Friday as investors opted to lock in some profit following a session of gains for tech. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.4%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures ticked up 38 points, or 0.1%.
Your exchange-traded fund is flat. Remember that ETF you tucked away that invests in developed markets outside the U.S.—the one that looked cheap but has lagged behind the S&P 500 forever because it’s loaded with crusty old companies in Europe and Japan? By the way, both of these overseas funds, developed and emerging, beat the S&P 500 by a lot in 2025, too, but that was partly because the value of the dollar tanked last year as the Federal Reserve was cutting interest rates.
The World Bank projects that its precious metals price index will rise by 42% in 2026, but decline by 8% in 2027.
Name a French water company besides Perrier or Evian. How about Veolia Environnement a large global environmental services company that produces and distributes drinking water and treats wastewater (and has waste management and energy businesses). The company, then called Compagnie Générale des Eaux, or CGE, was founded in 1853 by Napoleon III’s imperial decree to supply France with drinking water.
The gallery roared as Hovland sank a birdie putt to clinch his eighth PGA Tour title. Congratulations, too, came from Travelers CEO Alan Schnitzer, who handed Hovland the trophy (and a $3.6 million check to boot).
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