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VT covers some 10,000 stocks worldwide, while SPDW focuses on developed markets ex-US with around 2,000 holdings but a higher yield.

Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) was among the stocks Jim Cramer commented on as he advised investors on how to take advantage of Wednesday’s market rotation. Cramer highlighted the stock’s significant gains during the year, as he said: If you look at the market’s best performers year to date, nearly all of them are either companies that […]

The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) both get pitched as reasonable core holdings, but they are not interchangeable. VOO owns the entire large-cap U.S. earnings stream. QQQ owns a concentrated slice of it, weighted toward software, semiconductors, and platform companies. Over the past decade that difference produced a return ... QQQ vs. VOO: Should the Nasdaq-100 or the S&P 500 Be Your Core Holding?

The stock market trades largely sideways and oil dips to pre-Iran war prices heading into the final week before Q2 earnings. Here's what to watch.

Sandisk has dominated the S&P 500 so far this year.

Broad healthcare diversification or concentrated biotech growth? Compare cost, risk, and portfolio composition to find your fit.

iShares Semiconductor ETF delivered 153.6% returns over one year, outpacing Roundhill's AI-focused fund despite higher volatility and a steeper drawdown.

It's underperforming the market.

Compare sector exposure, risk profiles, and portfolio strategies as these two ETFs take different approaches to capturing growth in your portfolio.

Two dividend stocks just got kicked out of the S&P 500, but the forced selling may have created an overlooked buying opportunity.

Compare sector focus, portfolio concentration, and diversification strategies to see how these funds stack up for defensive investors.

Dell Technologies, Howmet Aerospace and Cognex are top stocks to watch near buy points this week, leveraging the growth in artificial intelligence and data centers. Robinhood Markets may be an under-the-radar AI play. Profitable biotech stock Argenx also makes the cut.

Scott Melker discusses President Trump's crypto trading earnings after the president made more than 22,000 crypto trades in 2025. "The Daily Wolf with Scott Melker" airs every day at 12:00 p.m. Tune in for your daily dose of all things crypto. Make sure to also check out Yahoo Finance's new crypto hub to find the latest crypto-related news.

This ETF is up more than 615% in the last decade.

U.S. stocks have been delivering big returns since 2023. Valuations suggest investors might want to prepare for potential changes in conditions.

Compare fees, diversification, and risk between these two leading healthcare ETFs.

History says the Nasdaq Composite could skyrocket.

A new Fed chair isn't a panacea for the ideological gap between the president and the central bank over interest rates.

Right now is a smart time to make sure you're investing in the right places.

Analysts are expecting a lot from the biggest companies in the market over the next five years.

Whether you want someone to oversee your ETF or prefer to go it alone, knowing what you can expect is important.

Shares of Meta Platforms (META) have struggled in 2026, despite the company's aggressive push into artificial intelligence. The stock is down 11.7% year to date through July 2, trailing the S&P 500's roughly 9% gain over the same period. On July 2, Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged that ...

Shares of Meta Platforms (META) have struggled in 2026, despite the company's aggressive push into artificial intelligence. The stock is down 11.7% year to date through July 2, trailing the S&P 500's roughly 9% gain over the same period. On July 2, Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged that ...

The new Trump Accounts program parks starter capital for kids in the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) by default. It is a sensible pick: SPYM tracks the S&P 500 at rock bottom cost, and the fund has returned 320.79% over the last ten years. Families with a newborn are effectively signing up ... Trump Accounts Default to State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF, Here Are 3 Better ETF Options

Lockheed Martin is a durable dividend growth stock that may be just what the doctor ordered for tech-heavy portfolios.

Compare fees, sector exposure, and risk profiles for these two value-focused ETFs.

Conagra Brands stock has had a tough run over the past few years, yet the current checks suggest the valuation now leans cheap rather than expensive. After years of weak share price returns, the question is whether today’s lower price simply reflects pressure on the business or offers room for a re‑rating. Over the last 5 years, Conagra Brands shares are down about 49%, which has reset expectations and pushed the stock into potential bargain territory for patient investors. The large rollout...

Over the past six months, EchoStar’s stock price fell to $101.31. Shareholders have lost 8.5% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 8.4%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Over the past six months, Western Alliance Bancorporation’s stock price fell to $81.50. Shareholders have lost 6.7% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 8.4%. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Old National Bank has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 5.1%. The stock now trades at $26, marking a 13.5% gain. This performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.