Forget QQQ: 3 Sector ETFs Quietly Outperforming Tech by a Mile in 2026
The tech sector is now massive, and buying the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) alone does not cut it. Instead, you should dig deeper and buy Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:SHLD), Tema Electrification ETF (NASDAQ:VOLT),
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Read MoreHighest Rates in More Than a Month
Mortgage rates moved higher on Wednesday despite only a modest increase in oil prices. The latter is currently a part of any conversation about interest rates as higher energy costs have fueled inflation expectations. Higher inflation begets higher rates, all else equal.
But rates take other cues,
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Read MoreCanada interest rates: what to expect amid rising oil prices and global uncertainty
The Bank of Canada is expected to announce its next interest rate decision on Wednesday, 18 March, with economists watching closely to see whether borrowing costs will change.
According to reports, the central bank last held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent in January. The rate has remained unchanged since October 2025.
Read MoreWhat All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security in 2026
Millions of retired Americans today get benefits from Social Security. And once you retire, those monthly paychecks could become a financial lifeline for you as well.
Whether you’re retired or not, it’s important to know that Social Security could be in for a big change in less than a decade. And it’s not a positive one.
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Read MoreNvidia Just Invested $2 Billion in This AI Cloud Stock — Here's Why It Could Soar in 2026
Key Points
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Nebius is growing rapidly as the AI cloud infrastructure market expands.
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Nvidia’s $2 billion investment indicates the stock has significant upside.
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), the world’s largest producer of data center GPUs,
Read MoreThe Burst
Why This Might Still Be a Long-Term Winner
Leonardo DRS is one of those under-the-radar defense companies powering some of the most advanced military systems in the world. From sensors and tactical computing to ruggedized networking gear and combat vehicles, DRS builds much of the U.S. military’s digital backbone.
Shares are up more than 20% over the past year but have slipped nearly double digits since Q3 earnings.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is This The Most Reliable Passive-Income Engine?
Among the more compelling income opportunities in this corner of the market is Ares Capital, a business development company offering a nearly double-digit yield supported by one of the strongest credit platforms in the country.
That yield isn’t the main reason sophisticated investors pay attention, though. What distinguishes Ares Capital is the durability of the system generating those payouts.
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Is This Dental Stock a Stunning Bargain?
Dentsply Sirona (NASDAQ: XRAY), one of the world’s largest makers of dental equipment and supplies, was created in 2016 when Dentsply merged with Sirona Dental Systems.
Fast forward to today, and the company is battling falling sales, mounting losses, and a stock price that has been hammered by more than 44% in the past year.
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