Market Trends

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is on pace for yet another boost to its payout. That's only part of its appeal.

Institutions and investors mostly don't expect any change in interest rates, but that's not really the important thing.

Crude tumbled as geopolitical tensions eased, while semiconductor losses dragged the Nasdaq lower, today, July 27, 2026.

Why did the Nasdaq give back all of its morning gains? Blame China's semiconductor surprise.

On July 27, 2026, crude oil retreat lifts blue-chip sentiment, though tech weakness tempers broader gains.

The Fed's latest minutes contain an 11-word warning that could spell trouble for today's debt-fueled AI rally.

AI has made a couple of mistakes while crafting my financial independence strategy.

State Street's fund charges just 0.08% annually versus 0.38% for iShares, but the broader portfolio offers 100 holdings versus 60.

ETFs will keep buying SpaceX even if its stock price continues tumbling.

State Street's concentrated 60-stock approach outpaced Fidelity's broader 365-holding fund over five years, though both charge identical 0.08% fees.

This ETF uses a similar strategy but has outperformed the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) by 3 percentage points annually over the past decade.

Trying to pick winners, avoid losers, and time the market usually produces subpar results. Just buy the market instead.

Mega-scalers face AI spending doubts, NVDA reportedly backs funding deal, and more...

The CEO of one of the U.S.'s most important banks is worried about long-term interest rate risk.

A bear market is coming eventually. Here's how to prepare.

This value ETF offers a great value for investors right now.

The Federal Open Market Committee's interest rate decision is about far more than just energy prices.

The legendary investor might not say the stock market is in a bubble, but he probably thinks it is.

A split Fed and an unclear interest rate policy path aren't good for stocks.

Investors may want to be careful.