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Per Bloomberg, Civitas Resources, Inc. CIVI, which has been exploring strategic options including a possible sale, is reportedly in advanced talks with SM Energy Company SM for a merger of equals

High-yield bonds behave more like stocks than investment-grade bonds. These bonds have significant holdings in smaller companies, which are considered to have a weaker financial condition but

Delta Air Lines (DAL) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.71 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.52 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.5 per share a year ago. These

PepsiCo (PEP) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.29 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.27 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.31 per share a year ago. These figures are

If investors are looking at the All Cap Growth fund category, Fidelity Growth Strategies Fund (FDEGX) could be a potential option. FDEGX possesses a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which

There are plenty of choices in the Small Cap Growth category, but where should you start your research? Well, one fund that might be worth investigating is MassMutual Select Small Cap Growth Equity

Any investors hoping to find a Sector - Health fund could think about starting with Macquarie Healthcare A (DLHAX). DLHAX has a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on various

There are plenty of choices in the Non US - Equity category, but where should you start your research? Well, one fund that may not be worth investigating is T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Stock

If you've been stuck searching for Allocation Balanced funds, consider Fidelity Asset Manager 85% (FAMRX) as a possibility. FAMRX holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on various

Every now and then, a sector catches a tailwind so strong it lifts every name in the group, even the ones that don’t deserve it. That’s what’s been happening in natural resources this year. Oil and

Sometimes the best stocks aren’t the sexiest stocks. Sometimes they are in industries that nobody ever wants to talk about rather than the hot spots like AI and lithium. Today’s Bull of the Day is

The U.S. dollar hovered around a two-month high on Oct. 8, 2025, as fiscal and economic worries spreading over from the Asia-Pacific to Europe weighed on major currencies in the Group of 10, per

The Invesco S&P SmallCap Quality ETF (XSHQ) was launched on April 6, 2017, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US

Launched on 12/08/2014, the iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF (CRBN) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the World ETFs category of the market.

What Are Smart Beta

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Mid Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Value ETF (IMCV) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June

The First Trust Value Line Dividend ETF (FVD) was launched on 08/19/2003, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the

The ALPS (OUSA) was launched on July 14, 2015, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

The fund is

Launched on May 1, 2006, the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment

The Inspire International ETF (WWJD) made its debut on 09/30/2019, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the World ETFs category of the market.

What Are Smart

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK), a passively managed exchange

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard Russell 1000 ETF (VONE) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 22

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (PEJ) debuted on 06/23/2005, and offers broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary ETFs category of the market.

What

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Healthcare - Broad segment of the equity market, the Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 26

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, look no further than the Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQQJ), a passively managed exchange traded

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market, the Goldman Sachs Equal Weight U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF (GSEW) is a smart beta exchange traded fund