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J. M. Smucker trades at $121.13 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 14% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 13.1%.

ETFs promising 12% to 20% annual income sound like a no-brainer until you see the machinery underneath each one, because how a fund builds that payout determines whether you own a growth position in disguise or something else entirely.

Over the past six months, Oxford Industries’s stock price fell to $36.28. Shareholders have lost 6.9% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 13.1%. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

TechnipFMC currently trades at $75.35 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 1,040% since August 2021, blowing past the S&P 500’s 72.8% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 23% thanks to its solid quarterly results.

Lowe’s, TJX, Alibaba, and Toll Brothers will also report earnings. On the economic front, we’ll see Fed minutes, housing-market data, and readings on manufacturing and services activity.

Costco is lagging the S&P 500 so far this year, but it can still be a long-term winner in a portfolio.

SpaceX is a popular stock, backed by some investing and corporate heavy hitters. The heaviest hitter of all, of course, is Elon Musk. It’s the first time public funds have disclosed SpaceX positions.

Banks serve as the backbone of the economy, facilitating lending, deposits, and financial services that keep businesses and consumers moving forward. Still, investors are uneasy as banks face challenges from credit quality concerns and potential regulatory changes. These doubts have certainly contributed to banking stocks’ recent underperformance - over the past six months, the industry’s 8.2% gain has fallen behind the S&P 500’s 13.1% rise.

Reddit (RDDT) is set to join the S&P 500 before the market opens on Aug. 18, replacing AvalonBay Communities (AVB). J.P. Morgan analysts estimate index funds that track the benchmark will need to buy about 16.7 million Reddit shares to reflect the adjustment. At Reddit’s Friday-morning price of ...

Energy businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. But their prominence also brings high exposure to the ups and downs of economic and energy cycles. Luckily, their overall demand was steady over the past six months as the industry’s 11.9% return has closely followed the S&P 500.

The effects of artificial intelligence adoption is still narrow, at least as far as they are affecting corporate earnings, according to a note by Goldman Sachs' Ben Snider, chief U.S. equity strategist. S&P 500 EPS growth is tracking a gain of 31% from last year, excluding other income related to some private investment stakes, the note says, adding that AI infrastructure stocks have accounted for roughly half of that EPS growth. Earnings growth for the rest of the market has also been strong and accelerating, with the median S&P 500 company's EPS rising 14% in the second quarter.

Wall Street sees booming cloud growth as a sign that AI spending is giving a return on investment.

SK Hynix just had a monster week on the market.

After a decade of chasing growth, dividend investors are finally having their moment in 2026, but not all high-yield ETFs are winning the same way or for the same reasons.

Morgan Stanley sees U. S. corporate earnings momentum spreading well beyond the largest technology companies, creating opportunities in quality stocks, artificial intelligence adopters, large-cap financials and consumer discretionary goods.

Banks serve as the backbone of the economy, facilitating lending, deposits, and financial services that keep businesses and consumers moving forward. Still, investors are uneasy as banks face challenges from credit quality concerns and potential regulatory changes. These doubts have certainly contributed to banking stocks’ recent underperformance - over the past six months, the industry’s 8.2% gain has fallen behind the S&P 500’s 13.1% rise.

BARRONS RETIREMENT NEWSLETTER September’s got a lot going for it—fall foliage, tailgating—but it’s no banger for stocks. And October’s no picnic either (see: the crashes of 1929 and 1987). These two months are the most volatile for the market.

The stock market is hitting record highs, but beneath the surface a jobs report just flashed four simultaneous warning signals that investors chasing momentum are dangerously close to missing.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning. Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.

JPMorgan has increased its 2026 S&P 500 price target to 8,000 from 7,800, pointing to an exceptionally strong second-quarter earnings season and growing evidence that massive artificial intelligence investments are translating into stronger business performance. The bank also raised its earnings forecasts for both 2026 and 2027, although elevated interest rates, geopolitical risks and heavy capital-market supply are keeping its valuation assumptions in check.

One chipmaker beat the index by a factor of 17 over ten years. The path there included a 55% single-year drop.

Recent sell-offs appear overdone for these three dividend stocks.

The Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF is more value-oriented and diversified than the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.

Business services providers use their specialized expertise to help enterprises streamline operations and cut costs. Furthermore, the demand for their offerings is rising as more clients outsource non-core functions, a trend that has enabled the industry to return 24.9% over the past six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 was up 13.1%.

Tech just got cheaper without a bear market taking a wrecking ball to stock prices.

Eventually, the music always stops.

These chipmakers have crushed the S&P 500, but it's a close call when comparing them.

Financial providers use their expertise in capital allocation and risk assessment to help facilitate economic growth while offering consumers and businesses essential financial services. Furthermore, supportive sentiment has created ideal market conditions, a trend that has enabled the industry to return 15.4% over the past six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 was up 13.1%.

This single position now generates about $850 million in annual income for the conglomerate.

Software is eating the world, and virtually no business is left untouched by it. The undeniable tailwinds fueling the industry have also led to strong returns for SaaS stocks lately as they’ve gained 48.1% over the past six months, outpacing the S&P 500’s 13.1% rise.