Market Trends

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has changed the dynamics of the Fed's communications, but he hasn't changed the Fed's mandate.

State Street's oil and gas fund surged 43.6% in one year while the nuclear fund declined 24.8%, yet both delivered similar five-year growth.

Investors have been anxious despite a strong market run in recent years, with many warning signs along the way.

Peter Lynch has noted that investors tend to lose a lot of money when trying to predict market corrections.

It's so simple, yet so powerful.

NASA targets commercial space with a higher volatility and expense ratio, while JETS offers established airline exposure with lower costs and a dividend.

As the stock market continues to soar, some investors worry a crash is on the way.

Both charge 0.03% in fees, but SPDW yields 3% while VEA offers nearly 3,900 holdings for broader diversification.

IEFA delivered $1,555 on a $1,000 five-year investment versus VWO's $1,416, though VWO charges a marginally lower 0.06% expense ratio.

On Oct. 9, 2026, major benchmarks recover from earlier volatility as AI jitters and geopolitical tensions ease.

URTH's 0.24% expense ratio trails EEM's 0.72%, but EEM delivered 29.2% returns over one year versus URTH's 15.6%.

Come on in, the ETF water's fine.

VYM offers 2.3% yield and stronger 1-year returns, while VIG targets dividend growers with tech-heavy exposure. Both charge just 0.04% in fees.

This ETF has been Vanguard's third-best performer over the past three years.

VFH offers broader diversification at 0.09% expense ratio, while FTXO concentrates on banks with higher volatility but stronger 1-year returns.

VGSH prioritizes safety in treasuries, while VCSH pursues yield in corporate bonds.

KBWB delivered stronger 5-year returns and lower volatility, while IAT offers higher dividend income for yield-focused investors.

Index funds still have their place in most people's portfolios. But some individual stocks are light on risk and long on reward.

Stocks have benefited from low or falling rates for years. Today's higher-rate environment changes the outlook.

Yields hit a 24-year high as SpaceX borrows $40 billion for Nvidia chips, and more…