Palantir and Sandisk were two of the best-performing stocks in the S&P 500 last year.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.06%) increased 16% last year as the artificial intelligence trade continued to drive the market. Palantir Technologies (PLTR 3.45%) returned 135%,
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European leaders are confronting what many describe as one of the most serious transatlantic trade and diplomatic crises in decades. In an emergency meeting in Brussels on Sunday to weigh how to confront US President Donald Trump‘s tariff ultimatum linked to his bid to acquire Greenland, the European Union found itself balancing economic risk and geopolitical principle.
Sorting this out before you file your tax return will save you a big headache.
There’s been a lot of confusing information going around about Social Security benefit taxes over the last year. The White House claimed that President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” eliminated it, fulfilling a key campaign promise to seniors.
History offers us a glimpse at common patterns that may repeat themselves.
The S&P 500 has galloped higher over the past three years, advancing each time in the double digits — and this has brought it to a 78% gain over that time period. What’s led the charge? Investors have been bullish on growth stocks,
In a recent interview, Warren Buffett shared a look at the mindset and discipline behind his approach to unlocking long-term value.
The Magnificent Seven stocks now represent 35% to 40% of the S&P 500, creating historically high concentration risk. SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:MDYG) offers a middle path, delivering growth exposure while sidestepping mega-cap tech dominance.
MDYG takes a fundamentally different approach to growth investing than tech-heavy indexes.
Bloomberg reported in late 2025 that analysts from firms across Wall Street are predicting big things in 2026 — another year of at 9% returns on the S&P 500,
As the European Union weighs options to retaliate against President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs,
Monday, Jan. 19 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Established by Ronald Reagan in 1983, the annual holiday is commemorated on the third Monday in January each year.
Intended to coincide on or near King’s birthday (which falls on Jan. 15), MLK Day is a federal holiday and a day set aside to honor the legacy and contributions of the civil rights leader.
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Keeping your investments in line with your risk tolerance helps you optimize your portfolio for growth while minimizing the risk of huge losses.
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