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Big tech earnings are in after Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft all delivered their quarterly reports Wednesday afternoon, and there was a clear theme.

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The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) offers specialized exposure to chipmakers with lower costs, while the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSEMKT:IYW) provides a broader, lower-volatility play

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Gold was hot until it wasn't. The commodity and bellwether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including the SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEMKT: GLD) and the iShares Gold Trust (NYSEMKT: IAU), tumbled immediately

Paul Joachimczyk, Chief Financial Officer of Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON), reported the acquisition of 8,058 shares in an open-market purchase valued at ~$400,000 on April 24, 2026, according

There's one thing for sure about the stock market: It will always be volatile. Always has been, always will be -- it's part of its DNA. Unfortunately, part of that volatility involves stock prices

On April 28, 2026, WJ Wealth Management, LLC disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that it sold 311,686 shares of Harbor Long-Term Growers ETF (NYSE:WINN), an estimated

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Investors have brushed off several stock market headwinds in 2026 so far, pushing the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) to a new all-time high. Strong earnings expectations and optimism that the Iran

Lansing Street Advisors disclosed in a recent SEC filing that it established a new stake in BlackRock ETF Trust - iShares International Country Rotation Active ETF (NASDAQ:CORO) during the first

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Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock tanked after its first-quarter earnings report, and a few culprits could be blamed for the drop. Two obvious ones were that guidance disappointed, and co-founder Reed

If you're an income investor, Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) stock may look like a no-brainer on the surface. It is one of only three nationwide 5G providers, and the massive cost of building a

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock hit an all-time high on April 24, up 26.8% since the start of the month. When stocks rise sharply in a short period, they can seem impenetrable and foster a sense of

Dividend stocks aren't usually the most exciting stocks on the market. They're usually older, well-established stocks that have a lot of cash and aren't growing all that fast. However, the value

In a recent SEC filing, AXXCESS Wealth Management, LLC reported a complete sale of its position in Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VTC). The firm sold all 772,526 shares -- an estimated

The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have sparked wild swings in oil prices, with significant consequences for the global economy. It's led to market volatility over the last few

Tariffs are over. At least, tariffs on imports into the United States made by executive order have been deemed unconstitutional. This is putting $166 billion in refunds up for grabs among companies

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is rewarding investors who have been patiently waiting for the share price to recover.

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Until recently, investors considered utility stocks as "slow and steady" plays. While great for income-focused investors, they're not exactly the cornerstone of younger, growth-focused investors'

U.S. tech stocks have had a long run of success. In the past five years, the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index has gained 97%, outperforming the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), which is up 72%.

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Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) has spent years building toward one moment. In 2026, the company aims to launch its first commercial flying taxi service, turning a long-standing vision into a real

Gold is a popular hedge against political and economic turmoil because it is a globally recognized store of value. It's held by governments and even central banks all over the world, so investors

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) and the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (NYSEMKT: HDV) are two of the most widely held high-income equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the