Best Mutual Funds to Buy Now: 3 Picks for the Rest of 2026
The uncertainty with respect to the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate policy is still present. However, equities have strengthened due to low inflation, solid earnings by companies and a stable economy supported by resilient labor markets and steady consumer spending. At the same time, the continued large investment in AI is driving strong demand for semiconductor companies.
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Read MoreUS stocks rise as Federal Reserve interest-rate decision and AI earnings loom
Earnings from Meta Platforms Inc. and Microsoft Corp. arrive as the AI trade is faltering, with traders questioning whether the costly buildout of the technology can deliver adequate returns.
For stocks, a dovish signal from the Federal Reserve to hold rates at current levels would be “the best outcome,” according to the JPMorgan Market Intelligence team.
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Read MoreNvidia Has Given a Massive Boost to This AI Infrastructure Stock. Buy It Before It Doubles in 3 Years
Shares of neocloud infrastructure provider Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) shot up nearly 19% on July 21 after it emerged that Nvidia has a significant stake in the company.
According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nvidia has a 9.3% equity stake in Nebius,
Fed likely to keep rates on hold, but Warsh to face some strong dissension. What to watch: Live coverage
Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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The Federal Reserve is set to release its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday,
Tesla Closed Tuesday 3% Above Its 52-Week Low. Here's What Happened the Last 3 Times It Got This Close.
Tesla (TSLA -2.97%) closed at $307.44 on Tuesday, about 3% above its 52-week low of $297.82. The electric car maker‘s shares have had a rough stretch, including a roughly 15% single-day drop following the company’s second-quarter report last week.
A stock scraping along the bottom of its yearly range tends to scare investors off.
Read MoreThe Burst
This AI Darling Doubled Revenue, So Why Aren’t Profits Showing Up?
SoundHound AI has been one of the market’s more surprising winners in the AI boom. The conversational AI technology has found its way into restaurants, cars, healthcare systems, and even financial institutions.
Over the past year, the stock has soared nearly 3x as revenue growth has consistently blown past expectations.
But revenue growth alone doesn’t pay the bills and while analysts loves a good growth story,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is Lululemon Stock Finally in the Stretch Zone?
For more than a decade, Lululemon has been one of retail’s great success stories. Its yoga pants became a cultural phenomenon, its stores a lifestyle hub, and its stock a compounding machine.
But shares have lost nearly 40% in the past year, their steepest drop since 2008, as tariffs, slowing demand, and new rivals pressure the business.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Is This Beaten-Down AI Powerhouse a Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunity?
Buying the dip can feel like a savvy move, but there’s a fine line between a bargain and a “falling knife.” The trick is knowing which is which.
When a company leads its industry, is riding powerful megatrends, and trades at a rare discount, buying the dip might not just be smart, it might be a steal.
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