There is never a wrong time to invest in mutual funds for retirement. So, if you’re still looking for the best mutual funds, the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank can be a great guide.
The best way to shortlist great mutual funds is to ensure solid performance, diversification, and low fees.
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The tech sector has been one of the hottest for growth investors, as it has a long history of outperforming the S&P 500. For instance, the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF has delivered roughly 140% in gains over the past five years, while the S&P 500 hasn’t even doubled over the same stretch.
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Gold’s spot price — or its current trading value — today as of 9:00 a.m. ET is $4,168.43 per ounce, according to CNBC’s Gold/ US Dollar Spot Price. That’s slightly higher than Monday’s price, when it traded at $4,143.46 per ounce at the same time.
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GREENWICH, Conn., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leverage Shares by Themes is pleased to announce the launch of six new 2X single-stock leveraged ETFs, available for trading beginning July 7, 2026. Designed for active traders seeking dynamic ways to express short-term views on some of the world’s most influential technology companies,
The Fund is designed to track 2x the daily performance of SK hynix, the memory chipmaker at the center of the AI hardware buildout, and joins Corgi’s single-stock 2x lineup priced from 0.20% to 0.50%. These products are intended for sophisticated investors who understand the risks of daily leveraged investing.
NEW YORK,
SKHX and SKHZ will give active traders immediate long and short exposure to one of the AI era’s most consequential companies — from the firm that’s made a habit of being first.
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Today’s mortgage rates are influenced by economic and market conditions, as well as personal factors. The rate you’re quoted by a lender might be higher or lower than the national average. Here are some of the items considered when calculating your mortgage rate:
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Founded in 1971, Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC or PIMCO, is an internationally acclaimed investment management firm. Headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, the company provides a wide range of financial services across the globe, with more than 3,220 employees. PIMCO had around $2.27 trillion in assets under management as of March 31,
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH and MATT OTT, AP Business Writers
U.S. markets were mixed early Tuesday as technology stocks gave back a chunk of their gains from a day earlier.
Futures for the S&P 500 lost 0.2% while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 0.3%.
Shares of Nu Holdings (NU +3.12%) stock dropped 20% in the first half of 2026, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. There wasn’t anything specific of note, but there has been a steady decline in confidence amid increasing competition,
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