Market

IWO vs. MGK: How Small-Cap Diversification Compares to Mega-Cap Growth

IWO vs. MGK: How Small-Cap Diversification Compares to Mega-Cap Growth

From sector tilts to portfolio concentration, key differences between these ETFs could shape your approach to growth investing. The Vanguard Mega ...

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3 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years for Reliable Payouts

3 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years for Reliable Payouts

These energy stalwarts can anchor a portfolio and shower shareholders with dividend income. The global economy depends on oil and gas, and that...

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2 “Magnificent Seven” Stocks That Are Virtually Unassailable Because of This Powerful Trait

2 “Magnificent Seven” Stocks That Are Virtually Unassailable Because of This Powerful Trait

Technology is moving faster than ever, but these companies are ahead of the pack. Investors are familiar with the so-called “Magnificent Sev...

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2 Top Nasdaq Stocks to Buy Before They Skyrocket in 2026

2 Top Nasdaq Stocks to Buy Before They Skyrocket in 2026

Strong tech spending in 2026 will be a tailwind for these two companies operating in fast-growing areas. The Nasdaq Composite has stitched togethe...

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Every Stock in This Index Group Is Up Double-Digits in 2026

Every Stock in This Index Group Is Up Double-Digits in 2026

Spending on chip fabrication equipment is soaring — and sending these stocks higher. So far, 2026 is proving to be a challenging year for in...

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Oscar Season’s Heavyweight: ‘One Battle After Another’ Grips Prediction Markets as Nominations Drop

Oscar Season’s Heavyweight: ‘One Battle After Another’ Grips Prediction Markets as Nominations Drop

The 98th Academy Awards race has officially entered its most volatile phase following the announcement of the official nominations today, January ...

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Business

Consumers take a pause on spending in December, raising concerns about spending for 2026

Consumers take a pause on spending in December, raising concerns about spending for 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers unexpectedly paused their spending in December from November, closing out the holiday shopping season and the year on a l...

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The Supreme Court’s view of expanded executive power leaves one open question: the Fed

The Supreme Court’s view of expanded executive power leaves one open question: the Fed

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court for the past year has repeatedly allowed President Donald Trump to fire heads of independent agencies, but it ...

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Trump heads to Davos to talk about affordability

Trump heads to Davos to talk about affordability

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to use a key address Wednesday to try to convince Americans he can make housing more affordable, bu...

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Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of Roundup weedkiller

Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of Roundup weedkiller

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear an appeal from global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state law...

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