Technology is among the most important sectors of the U.S. economy, and there’s no need to be a tech-sector stock picker when you can buy an exchange traded fund (ETF). An obvious…
After a turbulent first quarter to the year, many investors got the memo that stocks don’t only go up. A taste of volatility reminded people that it’s important to consider downside risks,…
Investing guru and CNBC “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer calls ’em as he sees ’em, but seemingly just as often as not, his picks are completely wrong. There was once an exchange-traded…
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer investors a compelling way to diversify portfolios with ease, combining the flexibility of stocks with the broad exposure of mutual funds. They typically boast lower fees than actively…
A well-rounded stock portfolio is a shield against market volatility, spreading investments across size, sectors, and geographies to capture gains while dodging big losses. When the tech sector tanked 28% in 2022,…
The technology-oriented Nasdaq 100 index is back into correction territory, down 10.5% after hitting an all-time high last month. The tech sector has been the driving force for the stock market’s gains…
When the subject of AI arises, much attention has been focused on Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA | NVDA Price Prediction) and AMD (NASDAQ: AMD), as they are the best known designers of GPUs,…
Since ChatGPT debuted in late 2022, artificial intelligence has exploded into investor consciousness. While AI has been around for years, the practicality of the technology was on display for all to see.…
Spring is in the air and April is the perfect time to spruce up your portfolio. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are the perfect addition because they add instant diversity to your stock holdings…
President Ronald Reagan and House Speaker Tip O’Neill used to brawl with each other over politics in the 1980s, but could share a drink at the end of a day. Today, politics…
What a difference a year makes. Where the Magnificent Seven stocks were still carrying the market last year after being responsible for between 65% and 75% of the S&P 500‘s gains in…
The stock market briefly entered correction territory last week as concerns about the economic fallout from President Trump’s trade policies grow. Trump maintains that new, higher tariffs will be imposed on the…
Some people have very high hopes. People like the writer in today’s letter drawn from the Reddit mailbag, for example. Our special guest today (let’s call her “Samantha”) describes herself as a…
Joel South One of the most ubiquitous investment tips among Gen-Z and Millennials is “VOO and chill”. Translation: Buy the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: VOO) and hold it. Ironically, the most famous old…
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA | NVDA Price Prediction) has been an artificial intelligence juggernaut, racking up jaw-dropping numbers that make Wall Street drool. Revenue exploded 265% since 2022 to $96 billion in fiscal 2025,…
