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Prairie Operating Co. (PROP), an oil and gas operator in the DJ Basin, has taken a big leap forward in production. In the second quarter of 2025, the company pumped out an average of 21,052 barrels

Wall Street has maintained its northward journey after an impressive bull run over the past two and a half years. The three major stock indexes — the Dow, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite — are

Investing in mutual funds for retirement is never too late. And the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank can be an excellent tool for investors looking to invest in the best funds.

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It is never too late to invest in mutual funds for retirement. As such, if you plan to invest in some of the best funds, the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank can provide you with valuable guidance.

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The S&P 500 logged its fourth successive month of gains to close out August. Even after the late last-week retreat, stocks managed to post gains for August. The S&P 500 advanced 1.5% during the

Tutor Perini Corporation TPC has long been recognized for its strength in large, complex infrastructure projects. The ongoing benefits from federal infrastructure legislation are expected to drive

If you have been looking for Sector - Other funds, a place to start could be Fidelity Select Industrials Portfolio (FCYIX). FCYIX carries a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based

If investors are looking at the China - Equity fund category, ProFunds UltraChina Investor (UGPIX) could be a potential option. UGPIX holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on

Having trouble finding a Large Cap Growth fund? Fidelity OTC Portfolio K (FOCKX) is a potential starting point. FOCKX carries a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on various

If investors are looking at the Sector - Finance fund category, Vanguard Financials Index Admiral (VFAIX) could be a potential option. VFAIX holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which

Index fund seekers should consider taking a look at Vanguard Institutional Index Fund (VINIX). VINIX carries a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on various forecasting factors

Launched on September 22, 2015, the ProShares S&P 500 Ex-Technology ETF (SPXT) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the

Making its debut on 05/11/2016, smart beta exchange traded fund JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF (JPME) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - Mid Cap Blend category

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Technology - Semiconductors segment of the equity market, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on

Looking for broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January

The Invesco S&P International Developed Quality ETF (IDHQ) made its debut on 06/13/2007, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Foreign Large Growth ETF

The WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) was launched on June 16, 2006, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the

Launched on September 9, 2010, the Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 ETF (IVOO) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Mid Cap Blend segment of the US equity

Looking for broad exposure to the Healthcare - Biotech segment of the equity market? You should consider the VanEck Biotech ETF (BBH), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December

Looking for broad exposure to the Financials - Insurance segment of the equity market? You should consider the SPDR S&P Insurance ETF (KIE), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on

Launched on 06/16/2006, the WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend ETF (DTD) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

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A smart beta exchange traded fund, the First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX ETF (FYX) debuted on 05/08/2007, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market.

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Launched on March 29, 2011, the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity

Looking for broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the First Trust Technology AlphaDEX ETF (FXL), a passively managed exchange traded fund