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Why ExxonMobil Stock Dropped on Friday
The Strait of Hormuz is open for business! That's good news for many investors, and the S&P 500 is up 1.2% as of 11:35 a.m. ET.
It's less good news for ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) stock, however. Shares
The Iran War Shock Emphasizes Exactly Why a Low‑Cost S&P 500 ETF Belongs at the Core of Every Long‑Term Portfolio
After a consistent downslide since February, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) made a comeback this week and just reached a new record high. As of this writing, the index is now up close to 3% so far
The Top 5 AI Stocks Set for Hypergrowth in 2026
The artificial intelligence (AI) sector is a perfect location to find hypergrowth stocks. Several businesses are delivering incredible results that few other sectors can match.
I have five stocks
Why Chevron Stock Dropped on Friday
The Strait of Hormuz is open for business! That's good news for many investors, and the S&P 500 is up 1.2% as of 11:15 a.m. ET.
It's less good news for Chevron (NYSE: CVX) stock, however. Shares of
QQQ vs. IWO: Big Tech Dominance or Small-Cap Potential?
The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) and iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:IWO) differ most in market cap focus and sector allocation—QQQ leans into large-cap tech, while IWO broadens exposure
Cohen & Steers (CNS) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
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Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET
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The S&P 500 Hits an All-Time High as Iran Opens the Strait of Hormuz and Oil Prices Plunge. Can it Last?
The broader benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) Index had surged past 7,100, as of this writing, hitting a new all-time high.
Crude oil futures plunged over 11% after Iran announced that it has
VOO vs. IWM: 2 Iconic Indexes, 2 Very Different Slices of the U.S. Market
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:VOO) and the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEMKT:IWM) stand apart on cost, risk, and portfolio composition -- VOO tracks large-cap U.S. leaders with ultra-low fees
FNB (FNB) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Friday, April 17, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET
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Regions (RF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET
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The War in Iran Just Created a Helium Shortage That Could Cripple the Chip Industry. Here's the 1 Stock That Benefits.
Most people know helium from birthday balloons. The semiconductor industry knows it as the element without which the most advanced chips on earth cannot be made. Right now, thanks to a geopolitical
The Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip Equipment Stock Just Raised Guidance. Here's What ASML's Earnings Mean for the Nasdaq.
ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) posted its first-quarter earnings report on April 15. The Dutch semiconductor equipment maker's revenue increased 13% year over year to €8.77 billion ($10.38 billion), exceeding
Bull vs Bear: Is IonQ Stock a Buy or Sell?
Continuing my bull versus bear series of articles, looking at the bullish and bearish cases of some popular stocks, we come to IonQ (NYSE: IONQ).
As an emerging industry, quantum computing stocks
Why ConocoPhillips Stock Dropped on Friday
The Strait of Hormuz is open for business! That's good news for many investors, and the S&P 500 is up 1% as of 10:20 a.m. ET.
It doesn't seem to be very good news for ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP)
Here's Why D-Wave Quantum Stock Soared This Week
Quantum computing stocks are soaring this week, and D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) is one of the biggest winners. As of mid-morning Friday, D-Wave shares had rocketed about 54% since last week's close
Trump's Iran Strategy Puts Palantir in the Spotlight -- but Is This Defense‑Data Stock Built for Long‑Term Investors?
The U.S. war with Iran has further elevated the profile of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR). President Donald Trump praised the company on his social media platform, stating, "Palantir
VOO vs. QQQ: Broad Market Stability or Big Tech Gains?
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:VOO) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) differ significantly in cost, sector exposure, yield, and risk, with QQQ leaning heavily into technology and delivering
What to Know About This $11 Million High Yield ETF Buy After a Full Exit
On April 16, 2026, Matthew Goff Investment Advisor disclosed a new position in Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BSJQ), acquiring 486,104 shares in the first quarter
Trump's Record Defense Budget Is Reshaping the Pentagon: 3 Stocks That Will Benefit
The Trump administration's proposed 2027 defense budget marks a step change in U.S. spending. It calls for $1.5 trillion in spending compared to around $1 trillion in 2026, a massive leap that will
SPYM vs. NOBL: Which Stock ETF Is a Better Buy?
It's hard for any individual stock or exchange-traded fund (ETF) to beat the market over the long-term. Trends change, investors move money around, and today's hot stock or must-buy ETF might fall
What to Know About This $9 Million Bond ETF Exit and What One Fund Bought Instead
On April 16, 2026, Matthew Goff Investment Advisor disclosed in an SEC filing that it sold out its entire position in the Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BSCQ), a move involving
The Last Time Microsoft Stock Was This Cheap Was 2017
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has had an atrocious year. The stock is down 20% for the year and is still down around 30% from its all-time high. However, none of this sell-off is because its business is
2 Legendary ETFs, Built for Very Different Investors: SPY vs. QQQ
The State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEMKT:SPY) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) differ most in sector concentration, cost, and recent returns, with QQQ leaning into tech and SPY
Great Southern (GSBC) Earnings Call Transcript
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Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
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Simmons First (SFNC) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
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Friday, April 17, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET
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