What a difference a calendar year can make. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with outsize exposure to growth stocks crushed the S&P 500 over the past few years. But so far this year, it’s the sectors with heavy assets — such as energy and materials — that are producing the best gains.
Many mutual fund investors are worried about the valuations in the mid cap space. Mid cap stocks have witnessed a robust rally in the longer term. Investors made handsome returns on their investments in mid cap funds. That could explain why investors are anxious about their investments. What should investors do?
Before answering that question,
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If any investor has stood the test of time, it’s Warren Buffett, and with good reason. For 60 years, the “Oracle of Omaha” had a rock-star-like presence in the investing world, and his annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting drew thousands of loyal investors. They were stunned at last year’s meeting when Buffett announced he would step down as CEO of the investment giant at year’s end.
Stock futures plummeted and Treasury yields jumped as the price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel Monday, as investors fretted that the ongoing Iran war could slow the U.S. economy.
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 1.1% and S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures were 1.0% lower in recent trading.
UK interest rates are not expected to be cut this year and could even rise next summer, according to financial markets, in a dramatic reversal of forecasts before the US-Israel war on Iran.
Markets data on Monday showed that investors predict the Bank of England will most likely keep its base rate on hold at 3.75% for the remainder of the year,
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Monte Independent Investment Research: Michael Del Monte is a buy-side equity analyst with expertise in the technology, energy,
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The S&P 500 has gained 17% over the past year, and gold has dramatically outperformed it, up by more than 70%. However, silver has been the real story, with the “other” precious metal up by nearly 160%. In this video, I discuss why it has performed so well and 3 top ETFs to consider if you want silver exposure in your portfolio.
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Social Security benefits play a key role in retirement planning for many Americans.
Over 58 million Americans relied on benefits in November 2025, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA).
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