Market Trends

Higher volatility could present buying opportunities.

Futures markets paid more attention to inflation data than to Warsh's comments.

Why CEOs who fixate on short-sellers may signal risk--and what hedging flows really mean.

Large-cap tech dominance versus diversified small-cap exposure. One fund delivered $1,816 on a $1,000 five-year investment, but which volatility profile fits your risk tolerance?

RWR has outperformed with a 22.20% one-year return and 3.20% yield, while SCHH's ultra-low 0.07% expense ratio appeals to cost-conscious investors seeking broader diversification.

VEA charges rock-bottom fees and pays a higher dividend yield, though SPGM has posted stronger returns over the past five years.

Some of the market's best-performing stocks sit at the center of this huge technological trend.

Both funds charge identical 0.09% fees, but IEMG delivered 29.7% trailing returns versus SPGM's 20.8%, though with steeper volatility and drawdowns.

SPDW offers lower costs and higher dividend yield, while SPGM delivers broader diversification with less volatility over five years.

Large-cap tech dominance delivers stronger five-year returns, but small-cap exposure offers diversification across industrials and healthcare with lower volatility.

Global X Silver Miners carries higher fees and volatility but delivered 49% returns in one year. SPDR Gold Shares offers stability with lower costs and $134.6 billion in assets.

State Street's fossil fuel fund delivered 41% returns over one year with far lower volatility, while iShares' renewable basket posted 33% gains but carries five times higher fees.

XLE charges just 0.08% annually versus TAN's 0.7%, but TAN delivered stronger 10-year returns despite far steeper drawdowns.

It's hard to go against its long-term resilience and return potential.

Investing in index funds can be an effective way for investors to diversify and track the overall market.

The coast seemed clear, but now there's more uncertainty to deal with.

Outstanding margin debt is going parabolic -- and that's terrible news for the stock market.

Lowering interest rates may not be on the table if inflation stays elevated.

The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting may or may not offer clues as to where interest rate policy is headed next.

SpaceX's small float is leading to some rather unusual buying behavior from top ETFs.