Market Trends

Shrinking valuations and strong earnings growth still make tech stocks a top sector to buy.

Today, May 1, 2026, Apple’s upbeat outlook helped propel tech to fresh Nasdaq records even as the Dow slipped and caution lingered.

Expense ratios, drawdowns, and sector weights set these two Vanguard ETFs apart — yet both target large-cap growth with distinct strategies.

Same market, different outcomes. Here's why Apple sent two indexes to record highs while the Dow slipped.

The forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple for the S&P 500 is trading above both its five-year and 10-year averages.

Today, May 1, 2026, Apple’s earnings beat extended April’s record-setting run for major U.S. benchmarks and spotlighted tech’s dominance.

Silver has performed better than gold and Nvidia over the past year.

There are enough economic signals to think that a bear market could be a real risk, so it's time to think about ways to protect yourself.

Top insights from the latest market news from Friday, May 1, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.

Compare how sector allocations, cost, and diversification set these two leading small-cap ETFs apart for investors seeking broad market exposure.

Atlassian posts big Q1 gains, Reddit and Twilio beat expectations, and more...

A historic level of dissent within the Federal Open Market Committee may mark a dubious turning point for the stock market.

It checks two key boxes that investors can appreciate.

Warren Buffett consistently advised individual investors to own an S&P 500 index fund.

This energy shock will likely be harder to work around than the one in 2022.

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is enjoying a renaissance in 2026. The good times may not be over.

On April 30, 2026, Alphabet’s upbeat AI message reshaped Big Tech’s pecking order as investors reassessed earnings strength across the market.

Caterpillar bulldozed its way to a 10% gain and dragged the Dow along for the ride. Meanwhile, Big Tech had a rougher morning.

U.S. corporate earnings, valuation, and the market rotation away from tech stocks make this Vanguard ETF look like a winner.

On April 30, 2026, a post-earnings boost from a key industrial name helped the Dow outshine tech-heavy peers despite mixed Big Tech reactions.