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Tom Gardner talks with CEO Michael Miebach on security, stablecoins, and agentic commerce.

IYF has delivered stronger 5-year returns despite higher fees, while FNCL offers broader diversification.

For investors who want to bet on a future rebound in the U.S. housing market, this homebuilder ETF could be a good buy today.

History has an uncanny ability to forecast the future on Wall Street.

Instead of being a day trader, be a long-term investor to build long-term wealth.

You might be disappointed to find out, but there's a silver lining.

On Aug. 14, 2026, disappointing retail spending and consumer confidence data pulled markets back from record highs, with chipmakers leading declines.

This low-cost ETF invests globally.

Don't let sudden moves set you back because of impatience.

Retail sales just fell for the first time in nine months, and consumer confidence dropped to 51. Here's what a tired shopper means for the stock market.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has limited what he says to public audiences.

Consumer spending fell in July while Middle East hostilities weigh on risk appetite, today, Aug. 14, 2026.

After years of disappointing performance, small-caps are roaring back to life.

In the next 10 years, underrated sectors and undervalued companies might beat the biggest names of the AI trade.

Investors who extend their time horizons increase their chances of success.

Dollar-cost averaging into the S&P 500 has delivered powerful gains for 98 years, through good times and bad, bubbles and busts.

Investors may want to exercise caution right now.

Nvidia turns financier, CAVA's traffic sizzles, Berkshire ends its 3-year drought, and more...

Fidelity's lower 0.08% fee and broader 338-stock portfolio contrast sharply with iShares' concentrated pharma play, which delivered 60% returns in one year.

SCHD offers lower costs and boasts stronger one-year returns than HDV, which maintains a more concentrated portfolio of high-yielding U.S. stocks.