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Healthcare Giants or Medical Innovators? XLV and PINK Are Built for Different Investors.
The State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLV) provides low-cost, passive exposure to established healthcare giants, while the Simplify Health Care ETF (NYSEMKT:PINK) offers an
Why Ubiquiti Plunged 42% In May 2026
Shares of Ubiquiti (NYSE: UI) fell 42.3% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The maker of prosumer and business-grade networking gear reported fiscal Q3 2026 results
Here's How Much the Estimated 2027 Social Security COLA Could Add to the Average 62-Year-Old's Benefit
You signed up for Social Security this year, and you're already feeling the pinch from rising inflation. Your checks may not go as far as you expected, forcing you to fall back on your personal
Why D-Wave Quantum Stock Just Crashed
I've got bad news and good news for D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) investors today.
Bad news first: D-Wave stock is plunging 11% through 11:45 a.m. ET Friday. And the good news?
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Why SanDisk Stock Is Sinking Today
Tech stocks are getting hit with big pullbacks in Friday's trading, and SanDisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) stock is getting hit with a significant sell-off. The memory technologies company's share price was
Why Rigetti Computing Stock Just Crashed
I've got bad news and good news for Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) investors today.
Bad news first: Rigetti stock is plunging 11.6% through 11:30 a.m. ET Friday. And the good news?
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Quanex (NX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11 a.m. ET
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Is SCHD a Buy Now?
No matter the market environment, investors should have a good dividend ETF in their portfolio for a number of reasons.
Among the biggest reasons is that dividend ETFs generally outperform in down
LQD vs. SCHQ: Why the "Safer" Bond Fund Has Not Always Been the Better Choice
Investors choosing between iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:LQD) and Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHQ) must weigh lower costs and Treasury safety against
What Is the Vanguard Utilities ETF, and Who Should Buy It?
Recent run-ups in tech stock valuations and all-time highs in the S&P 500 index have led some investors to worry that growth stocks are overpriced. Buying utility stocks and utility exchange-traded
VGIT vs FIGB: Which Bond ETF is Better on Cost, Yield, and Risk?
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (NASDAQ:VGIT) offers lower costs and pure Treasury exposure, while Fidelity Investment Grade Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:FIGB) provides broader corporate exposure and a
3 Top-Tech Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
If you've got $1,000 on the sidelines, now could be the perfect time to put that to work in the market. There are several compelling investment opportunities out there, and I think Microsoft
The U.S. Labor Market Looks Rock Solid. The Odds of the Fed Cutting Interest Rates Before 2028 Are Now Slim to None
After a tough year in 2025, the U.S. labor market looks rock solid right now.
Nonfarm payrolls in May added a seasonally-adjusted 172,000 jobs, far ahead of economists’ estimates calling for 80,000
3 Stocks Cathie Wood Bought on Thursday
After returning to form last year -- trouncing the market in 2025 after struggling in recent years -- Ark Invest co-founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer Cathie Wood is trying to piece together
SpaceX IPO: Is This Space and AI Stock Really Only Worth $780 Billion?
SpaceX is quickly approaching its target initial public offering (IPO) date. The company could go public as early as this month.
According to reports, SpaceX is positioning itself as both an
If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, History Shows This Is the Smartest Move Investors Can Make
The stock market is soaring, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) all reaching record highs in recent weeks.
Here's Why June 10 Could Be a Big Day for the Stock Market
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the most widely followed measure of inflation. It came in at an annualized rate of 3.8% in April -- nearly twice the U.S. Federal Reserve's target of 2% -- as
Which S&P 500 Fund is the Better Choice: SPY or IVV?
The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:IVV) and the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEMKT:SPY) track the same index, but IVV offers lower costs and a higher dividend yield.
Both funds are
Why Micron Stock Is Sinking Today
Micron (NASDAQ: MU) stock is losing ground in Friday's trading. The memory chip company's share price was down 5.3% as of 10:45 a.m. ET amid a 1% decline for the S&P 500 and a 2% decline for the
IonQ, D-Wave, and Rigetti Face Brutal Reality Checks, But One is a Powerful Standout
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) is battling D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS) and Rigetti (NASDAQ: RGTI) in one of the strangest quantum stock setups on the market. The stocks look damaged, but the businesses tell a more
Is the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF a Better Buy Than It Was at the Start of May?
Between geopolitical events, tech stocks sliding, and overall uncertainty in the U.S. economy, it was a rough start to the year for the U.S. stock market. Through late March, the S&P 500 was down
Dividend ETFs: SCHD Boasts a Larger Dividend Yield, While VIG Has Lower Fees
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHD) may appeal to income-oriented investors seeking a higher yield and lower volatility, while the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEMKT:VIG)
4 ETFs You Want to Own Right Now
ETFs are a great way to gain exposure to various themes and sectors within the market without being over exposed via individual stocks. AI has been the major driver in 2026, but there are a number
Alphabet Is Raising $80 Billion From Stock Sales -- Here's the Most Important Question Investors Should Ask
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) turned heads when it announced plans to raise $80 billion in capital by issuing new equity. The plans include a $10 billion private placement with Berkshire
3 Stocks That Could Double in the next Few Years
The stock market has been a wild ride in 2026, but when it comes to investing, I am not searching for stocks that will be up in a week. Instead, I am constantly looking for stocks that can compound