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3 Ways to Prepare Your Portfolio for the Second Half of 2026
In just the past week, three major developments have dramatically reshaped the investment landscape for the second half of 2026. Every investor will be affected, but the good news is that there's
The Next $1 Trillion AI Winner May Already Be Hiding Inside Nvidia's Supply Chain
In early June, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang predicted that Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL), which has a market cap of $272 billion, would become the "next trillion-dollar company"
Market Crash: The Financial Stocks I'd Buy Without Losing Sleep
Wall Street cycles between bull markets and bear markets. While bear markets can be emotionally difficult to deal with and financially painful, they are just a fact of life for investors. And they
SpaceX and Nvidia Each Forecast $1 Trillion in Revenue. Which Stock is the Better Buy?
Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX), better known as SpaceX, and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) have a few things in common. They operate in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), they are
Wall Street Just Sold Off These IT-Services Stocks on AI Fears. Is the Sell-Off Overdone?
Shares of Accenture (NYSE: ACN) cratered about 18% on June 18 -- the consulting giant's worst single-day drop on record. What spooked investors wasn't the quarter. It was the outlook, and the fear
3 AI Tech Stocks That Just Crushed Earnings: Are They Still Buys for the Long Term?
Spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is not slowing down. Companies that are addressing the growing demand for computing hardware and software are reporting strong revenue and earnings.
Three
After Cava's Surge, Here Are the 3 Best Consumer Stocks to Buy Now
Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) has been one of the most satisfying stories in consumer investing this year. The Mediterranean fast-casual chain is up roughly 52% year to date, driven by real business
Better International ETF: VXUS vs. VSS
The modern economy is increasingly global. Innovation and the internet have made it easier to travel and trade between countries. It's only natural that your investment portfolio reflects this
Which Is the Better International ETF, State Street's SPDW Targeting Developed Markets or Vanguard's Emerging Markets-Focused VWO?
The State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (NYSEMKT:SPDW) offers a lower-cost path to international exposure through established markets, while the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
Should You Forget Picking Individual Stocks and Buy This Index Fund Instead?
Picking stocks at random isn't really a thing for investors who buy individual stocks. It is more like finding a few attractive needles in a haystack. That takes a lot of effort. And then you have
1 Catalyst That Could Cause SpaceX Stock to Drop. Should Investors Sell?
Shares of Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX) jumped significantly in their first days of trading. As of this writing, SpaceX stock is trading at $185 per share, a 23% increase from the
Don't Forget About Western Digital Amid Sandisk Euphoria
Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) has been the hottest stock in the S&P 500, with an 820% year-to-date gain. That return, plus Micron Technology's (NASDAQ: MU) recently achieved $1 trillion market cap, makes
What Will Nvidia Stock's Price Be in 1 Year?
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has richly rewarded investors. Shares of the artificial intelligence (AI) chip and technology infrastructure leader have returned 18,300% over the last decade
Worried About Claiming Social Security Too Early or Too Late? This Could Be Your Happy Medium.
You know your age when you sign up for Social Security matters, but once you dig into your options, it's easy to get stuck in analysis paralysis. Claim too early, and you could permanently
SPY vs. QQQ: Which ETF Looks Best for Your Portfolio in 2026?
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEMKT:SPY) provides broad market exposure with lower fees, whereas Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ:QQQ) offers concentrated growth potential through its heavy tilt toward
Warning: The S&P 500 Could Be on the Verge of Doing Something for the First Time in 155 Years, and It's Not Good News for Investors
With all of the volatility in the stock market this year, most investors probably don't realize the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is sitting at a precarious peak. The index's cyclically adjusted
Down 17%, Is Netflix a Buy After Walking Away From Warner Bros. and Roku?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock is down 17% year to date and slipped again on June 16 after reports linked the company to a failed bid for Roku. It's now official that Fox has reached an agreement to
Which Is the Better International ETF, iShares' Emerging Markets-Focused IEMG or State Street's Climate Change-Related NZAC?
The State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF (NASDAQ:NZAC) provides a climate-focused global equity strategy, while the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:IEMG) offers
Better AI Semiconductor Stock: Arm vs. Intel
Arm (NASDAQ: ARM) is benefiting from AI, efficiency, and licensing growth across multiple platforms, while Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) seeks a strategic comeback through Data Center expansion and foundry
2 Top-Tier Dividend ETFs that Complement Each Other Well to Invest in Right Now
Dividend ETFs can be some of the most productive parts of anyone's portfolio because you have guaranteed income (without the risks that come with individual stocks), as well as the chance for stock
Want Steady Retirement Income? Add This ETF to Your Portfolio and Do Nothing Else
There's a reason retirees are often advised to claim Social Security strategically. Those benefits are a guaranteed source of monthly income, so choosing the right filing age is key.
But you're
This Healthcare Stock Trades at a Richer Valuation Than Nvidia. Could It Also Deliver Bigger Long-Term Returns?
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is at the forefront of the worldwide artificial intelligence (AI) revolution now unfolding. Investors have rewarded the stock, affording it a lofty price-to-earnings ratio of
Federal Reserve Meeting 2026: These Are the 3 Most Important Takeaway for Investors Right Now
Wall Street moves quickly from "big" story to "big" story. Two weeks ago, all anybody could talk about was the SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) initial public offering. This past week, investors focused on the
In 10 Years, Will You Wish You'd Bought NuScale Power Stock Right Now?
Energy has always been the backbone of the global economy, but the spotlight is brighter now than ever. Data centers for artificial intelligence (AI) have cranked up energy demand, especially in the
Bill Ackman Just Gave Investors a First Look at What's Inside His New Fund
Bill Ackman launched a new $5 billion closed-end fund for U.S. investors in April, Pershing Square USA (NYSE: PSUS). The fund benefits from permanent capital, which means Ackman can make investment


