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Wall Street's Volatility Index (VIX) Has Done This 21 Times in the Last 35 Years -- and It Has a Perfect Track Record of Forecasting Future Stock Moves
Wall Street's Volatility Index (VIX) Has Done This 21 Times in the Last 35 Years -- and It Has a Perfect Track Record of Forecasting Future Stock Moves

Although stocks have been the top-performing asset class over the last century, based on average annual return, this doesn't mean the stock market moves from Point A to B in a straight line -- and

1 Magnificent High Yield Stock Down 33% to Buy and Hold Forever
1 Magnificent High Yield Stock Down 33% to Buy and Hold Forever

Wall Street is in an uncertain state right now, thanks to what looks like the start of a tariff-driven trade war of global proportions. Some investors are, quite reasonably, frightened and looking

Prediction: 2 AI Stocks Will Be Worth More Than Palantir Technologies by Early 2026
Prediction: 2 AI Stocks Will Be Worth More Than Palantir Technologies by Early 2026

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock has returned 910% since the inception of the artificial intelligence boom in late 2022, and the company is currently worth $200 billion. But some Wall

Got $500 to Invest Right Now? Buy These 2 Top Dividend Stocks for Safe and Reliable Passive Income.
Got $500 to Invest Right Now? Buy These 2 Top Dividend Stocks for Safe and Reliable Passive Income.

The past few months have been extremely volatile in the stock market. Tariffs and other concerns have caused a lot of uncertainty about what's ahead. There's growing angst that the U.S. could be

Lincoln Electric: A Quiet Compounder in Industrial Tech
Lincoln Electric: A Quiet Compounder in Industrial Tech

Explore the exciting world of Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ: LECO) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends

Why Broadcom Stock Jumped Today
Why Broadcom Stock Jumped Today

After sell-offs yesterday, Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) stock rebounded in Friday's trading. The company's share price ended the day's trading up 5.4%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and the

Why Newsmax Stock Plummeted Today
Why Newsmax Stock Plummeted Today

Newsmax (NYSE: NMAX) stock got hit with another round of big sell-offs Friday. The media company's share price closed out today's trading down 10% despite the S&P 500 gaining 1.8% and the Nasdaq

Why JPMorgan Chase Rallied Today
Why JPMorgan Chase Rallied Today

Shares of JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) rallied 4% on Friday, well above the market's return.

The country's largest bank released its earnings today, which beat analyst expectations. Of course, past

Why IonQ Stock Is Soaring This Week
Why IonQ Stock Is Soaring This Week

Shares of IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) are surging this week. The company's stock had gained 25% over the week as I write this. The strong performance easily outpaced the S&P 500's most chaotic week in years.

Why Rocket Lab Stock Is Skyrocketing This Week
Why Rocket Lab Stock Is Skyrocketing This Week

Shares of Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) are trading higher this week. The company's stock had gained 17.3% as of 11:20 p.m. ET on Friday and was up as much as 21.4% earlier in the week. The rise comes

Why Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Is Jumping Today
Why Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Is Jumping Today

After sell-offs yesterday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) stock is regaining ground in Friday's trading. The company's share price was up 4.5% as of 3:30 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P

Tech Stocks Soared This Week, but Uncertainty Persists
Tech Stocks Soared This Week, but Uncertainty Persists

In a week of market volatility, the adtech sector was on fire this week after a down week to start April. The recovery is no surprise, as investors got a bit of good news from the Trump

Wells Fargo Beats EPS Expectations
Wells Fargo Beats EPS Expectations

Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC), one of America’s largest banks, released its Q1 2025 earnings on April 11. The key highlight was the earnings per share (EPS), which stood at $1.39, surpassing analysts'

Why Alphabet Stock Is Gaining Today
Why Alphabet Stock Is Gaining Today

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) stock is rising Friday. The tech giant's share price was up 2.4% as of 3 p.m. ET amid a 1.5% gain for the S&P 500 and a 1.7% a gain for the Nasdaq Composite

SoFi Leads Soaring Financial Stocks This Week
SoFi Leads Soaring Financial Stocks This Week

The financial market made a quick recovery this week with some of the more volatile names in the industry leading the way. Wenesday's news that tariffs (outside of China) would be delayed by 90 days

Why Booz Allen Hamilton Stock Fell Even as the Market Rallied Today
Why Booz Allen Hamilton Stock Fell Even as the Market Rallied Today

Shares of consulting company Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) fell on Friday, down as much as 5.1% before recovering a bit to a 1.7% decline as of 1 p.m. ET. The decline was notable in comparison

Why Newmont Stock Jumped 26% Amid Market Volatility This Week
Why Newmont Stock Jumped 26% Amid Market Volatility This Week

In what might go down as one of the wildest weeks for investors in stocks in recent history, Newmont (NYSE: NEM) stock offered much respite, with solid and steady gains through the week. Shortly

JPMorgan Chase Tops Q1 EPS Estimates
JPMorgan Chase Tops Q1 EPS Estimates

Financial services giant JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) reported 2025 results on Friday, April 11, that exceeded analysts' consensus top- and bottom-line expectations. Earnings per share (EPS) of $5.07

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Rallied on Friday
Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Rallied on Friday

Are we finally reaching a point of stability in the market after an insanely volatile 10-day stretch? The crypto market seems to think so, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) up 5.2% over the past 24 hours

BlackRock EPS Beats, Revenue Misses
BlackRock EPS Beats, Revenue Misses

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), the world's largest asset manager, showcased a strong fiscal performance for the first quarter of 2025, released on April 11. Despite facing challenging market conditions

Morgan Stanley: Q1 EPS Beats Estimates
Morgan Stanley: Q1 EPS Beats Estimates

Financial services giant Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) reported first-quarter earning Friday, April 11, that topped analysts' consensus estimates. Earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $2.60 were notably

Why Intuitive Machines Stock Is Soaring This Week
Why Intuitive Machines Stock Is Soaring This Week

Shares of Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) are trading higher this week. The company's stock had gained 9.6% as of 1:14 p.m. ET on Friday. The jump comes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both

Why Newsmax Stock Is Plummeting This Week
Why Newsmax Stock Is Plummeting This Week

Shares of Newsmax (NYSE: NMAX) are falling this week. As of 1 p.m. ET, the company's stock had lost 46%. The fall comes as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite saw one of their most chaotic weeks in

Why CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet Stocks Rallied This Week
Why CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet Stocks Rallied This Week

Shares of cybersecurity leaders CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD), Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), and Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) rallied 13%, 6%, and 13%, respectively, this week as of noon ET on

Why Lucid Group Stock Jumped Early Friday
Why Lucid Group Stock Jumped Early Friday

It's been a topsy-turvy week in the stock market. Mostly because of tariff news and the potential ramifications to the U.S. and world economies. One electric vehicle (EV) stock jumped today for