The S&P 500 is a market-capitalization-weighted index of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States. It covers a diverse range of industries including technology, finance, energy, and consumer goods. Launched in 1957 by Standard & Poor’s, it is considered one of the best representations of the overall U.S. equity market. The S&P 500 is widely used as a benchmark for mutual funds, ETFs, and institutional investors, and is often regarded as the most accurate reflection of U.S. corporate performance.
The optics complex has been one of 2026’s most rewarding corners of the AI infrastructure trade, and the spread among the three leaders is surprisingly wide. Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) shares are up roughly 441%…
The optical-networking complex is ripping higher at midday Monday, with all three of the group’s marquee names posting double-digit gains. Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) is leading the basket, up 24% to $184.51, while Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE…
Three NASDAQ names are rocketing higher on Thursday, May 7, in moves that stand out even in a strong tape. Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX) stock is up 45% intraday to $17.88, Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:FLNC) stock…
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) punched to a fresh record Wednesday, with the broader market index now perched above 7,300. With a 7.6% YTD gain in the S&P 500 (^GSPC), bulls are back in control,…
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is set to extend a record run as crude tumbles and traders welcome signs the Iran conflict could be winding down. Stocks are soaring because the Strait of Hormuz appears…
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) heads into Tuesday with momentum after a powerful rebound last month in which the broader markets advanced 9%. A pullback in crude oil and first-quarter earnings beats are driving today’s…
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) opened the week lower as oil prices spiked on renewed Iran tensions, with index futures slipping 0.1% after conflicting reports about a U.S. warship near the Strait of Hormuz. WTI crude futures…
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) clinched 7,200 for the first time ever yesterday, capping its best month since November 2020, and the index is set to open May trading on a high note. Apple’s blowout…
The Motley Fool Money podcast panel spent a recent episode pushing back on the narrative that AI is about to gut enterprise software demand. The debate was sparked by ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW | NOW Price…
CNBC’s Fast Money panel recently made a notable pivot on its April 24 episode, arguing that Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO | NVO Price Prediction) now offers a more compelling setup than GLP-1 category leader Eli…
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is off to the races this morning, up 0.50% thanks to tailwinds from mega-cap earnings beats and a sharp pullback in oil prices, even as the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge…
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is holding its breath as the Fed prepares to deliver its latest rate decision this afternoon in what will be remembered as Jerome Powell’s final FOMC meeting as Chairman before…
Shares of Carvana (NYSE:CVNA | CVNA Price Prediction) are trading around $400 Tuesday morning, off about 2% on the session. The stock has been lifted by a blend of fundamental momentum, an analyst upgrade,…
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is pulling back from its latest record run as investors take some profits in this jittery market. OpenAI missed sales and user targets, rippling through tech stocks, while oil is…
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR | PLTR Price Prediction) builds enterprise software platforms, including Gotham for defense and intelligence customers and Foundry and AIP for commercial AI deployments. Palantir stock currently trades at $143.09, while the…
