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Vanguard ETF Tops iShares Muni Bond on Yield and Cost
The iShares National Muni Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:MUB) provides tax-exempt income through high-quality municipal bonds, while the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (NASDAQ:VGIT) offers lower costs
Northern Trust vs. S&P Global: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Choosing between Northern Trust Corp (NASDAQ:NTRS) and S&P Global Inc (NYSE:SPGI) means weighing a traditional wealth management leader against a global data giant. This comparison examines which
In a Volatile Market, This Dividend Growth Stock Is Worth Every Penny of $1,000
The S&P 500 is heading for a gain of nearly 10% this year, adding to its 78% increase over the past three calendar years. Excitement about artificial intelligence (AI) stocks drove this
Google and Amazon Just Launched a Full-Frontal Assault Against Nvidia
Nvidia's (NASDAQ:NVDA) rise to superstardom in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip space has been nothing short of spectacular. The company pivoted from its focus on gaming chips and adapted its
What's Wrong With McDonald's Stock?
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has excellent fundamentals, and its stock offers investors an above-average yield. Yet, despite the market's uncertainty these days and many investors seeking safe dividend
The Dip in Kroger Stock Could Be a Gift. Here's How It Could Set You Up for Life.
Last Thursday was a rough day for Kroger (NYSE: KR) shareholders. The stock fell nearly 8% -- its largest single-day drop in close to five years -- after the grocery chain's first-quarter results
Why Rocket Lab Stock Keeps Dropping
Is Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX) stock bad for space stocks? In a year when Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) stock more than doubled ahead of the SpaceX IPO, that seems a strange question
Why Super Micro Computer Stock Is Skyrocketing Today
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) stock is surging today thanks to bullish analyst coverage. The company's share price had risen 15.3% as of 1:10 p.m. ET amid the backdrop of a 0.4% decline for
Alphabet and SpaceX Drag the Nasdaq Lower; Dow Stands Alone
Somebody forgot to tell the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) that Monday was supposed to be rough.
The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) dropped 1.2% as of 12:30 p.m. ET, weighed
Why Redwire Stock Keeps Dropping
Is Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX) stock bad for space stocks? In a year that saw Redwire (NYSE: RDW) stock double in the run-up to the SpaceX IPO, that sounds like a strange question
Retirees in This State May Face an Average Social Security Benefit Cut of More Than $496 in 6 Years
Social Security can't keep going the way it has been for much longer. It's been spending more money than it's taken in since 2021, and now it's only six years away from a possible 22% benefit cut
Should You Buy SpaceX Stock While It's Under $200?
After a strong initial start after its IPO, Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX) stock, also known as just SpaceX, has given up some gains in recent trading days. On Monday, the stock fell
Vanguard ETF Tops iShares Peer in Yield and Cost Efficiency
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (NASDAQ:VGIT) and the iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:IEI) Both offer high-quality government bond exposure, but VGIT carries a lower cost and
A Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity: 5 Growth Stocks Down 28% to 54% to Buy on the Dip
The 2026 stock market continues to be shaped by several key investing themes, including artificial intelligence (AI), space, semiconductor chips, the data center build-out, and the ancillary
Why I'm Not Selling ASML After a 230% Gain
I started investing in ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) in early 2021. As of this writing, I'm sitting on an unrealized gain of about 230% on that position, which accounts for 5% of my portfolio. It might seem
Private Credit Fears Are Spreading. Here's Why KKR Might Be Built to Handle Them.
The private credit market had been a boon for alternative investment firms. KKR (NYSE: KKR) and others raised billions of dollars from investors, which they then invested in private loans. However,
Why Alphabet Stock Just Crashed
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock tumbled 6% through 11:50 a.m. ET Monday on some bad news from HR:
Apparently, two of the tech giant's biggest AI wizards have jumped ship -- for two of
The Nuclear Power Comeback Is Real -- and These 3 Stocks Are the Best Way to Play It
Just a few years ago, the nuclear power industry was seemingly on its deathbed. The echoes of Fukushima were still ringing, and renewables like solar were finally cost-effective enough to move into
Is Rocket Lab Stock a Buy After the SpaceX IPO?
Space Exploration Technologies, commonly known as SpaceX, went public on June 12, and the stock has already rocketed higher, reaching north of $200 before retreating somewhat.
You might think a
Can SoundHound AI Stock Bounce Back After Falling 30% This Year?
Although voice artificial intelligence (AI) company SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) has been generating some impressive growth in recent quarters, its stock has been struggling. Thus far in 2026, it's
Why Sandisk Stock Soared Today
Viewed from one angle, Micron (NASDAQ: MU) and Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) stocks look like competitors, both making NAND flash memory and battling for market share there, even as Sandisk makes inroads
Better Buy: XRP vs. Chainlink (LINK)
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and LINK (CRYPTO: LINK) are different from conventional cryptocurrencies. XRP is the native token of the XRP Ledger, a blockchain that primarily supports financial transactions on
Here Are 2 Space Stocks With Less Risk and More Upside Potential Than SpaceX
Space Exploration Technologies' (NASDAQ: SPCX) stock is up nearly 37% (as of June 18) from its initial public offering (IPO) price of $135 per share. Reuters estimates that only about 3% to 4% of Sp
Why SpaceX Stock Is Dropping Again Today
Shares of Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX) continued to plunge today, and it wasn't just because the early hype is wearing off. The stock was down 9% as of 11:34 a.m. ET, and heading
Can Micron Technology Stock Turn a $10,000 Investment Into $1 Million?
In just the past 12 months, Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) stock has surged more than 800%. Demand for the company's memory products has been through the roof, driving explosive growth that has


