Every time the US stock market gets heavier, the Wall Street marketing machine kicks into high gear. The cycle returns to a favorite narrative: geographic diversification. Retail investors are urged to ditch their concentrated domestic stocks and buy single-country ETFs to capture untapped and uncorrelated growth cycles abroad. More Barchart news There is no crystal…
Talk about an unwavering belief in the future power of artificial intelligence. The S&P 500 has never been more focused on two stocks than it is today. Nvidia (NVDA) and Apple (AAPL) make up more than 15% of the index, Charlie Bilello, chief market strategist at Creative Planning, noted in a new chart (below). This…
Rates are a rounding error. The 0.01% difference between XLK and VGT is negligible, so your decision should focus on structure, exposure, liquidity and investment use case rather than focusing solely on cost. The structure and business profile are more important. XLK’s narrower S&P 500-based focus, tighter bid-ask spreads, and deeper options market make it…
By Mike Dolan April 21 (Reuters) – What matters today in the US and global markets By Mike Dolan, Managing Editor of Finance & Markets Tech stocks refuse to fall this week, despite ongoing tensions in the Gulf and the imminent expiration of the current two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran on Wednesday….
Worried about an AI bubble? Sign up to The Daily Upside to receive smart, actionable market news designed for investors. After years as stock market heavyweights, Big Tech stocks look a lot like an early Rocky Balboa: beaten up and on the ropes. The rout has been such that even members of the Magnificent Seven…
This year, I have invested almost $15,000 in purchasing three technology stocks to add to my personal portfolio. Let’s discuss why I like these three stocks. My most recent purchase has been shares of Advanced Microdevices (NASDAQ:AMD). The stock has been on something of a rollercoaster to start the year, and I bought the stock…
We recently compiled a list of the 11 Tech Stocks With Insider Buying in 2026. UiPath, Inc. (NYSE:PATH) is among the stocks with insider buying. TheFly reported on March 16 that BMO Capital adjusted its price target for PATH from $17 to $14, while maintaining a Market Perform rating. The company’s fourth-quarter results showed steady…
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down -0.13% on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.53%. E-mini S&P March futures (ESH26) fell -0.20% and E-mini Nasdaq March futures (NQH26) fell -0.57%. Stock indexes closed mostly lower on Thursday, with the…
Fifty-seven percent of investors say an AI downturn is the biggest market risk in 2026. Vanguard research projects that bonds could be a better investment than stocks over the next few years. To reduce AI downside risk, consider diversifying into value stocks, small-cap stocks, and high-quality bond ETFs. 10 Stocks We Like Better Than Vanguard…
The start of 2026 has marked a major shift away from “Magnificent Seven” technology and stocks. We are starting to see cyclicals and small caps take over as investors worry about the deteriorating labor market and geopolitics. The S&P 500’s equal weighting allows it to better capture the current market rotation, but maintains its exposure…
