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Oil prices fell Wednesday while stock markets diverged over conflicting headlines on talks between Iran and the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to Gulf crude shipments.Investors appeared willing to look past the conflicting headlines, buoyed also by another surge for tech stocks on expectations the AI rollout will continue to propel earnings in the sector.

Over the past six months, Zimmer Biomet’s shares (currently trading at $85.45) have posted a disappointing 12.4% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 9.1% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were about flat in l

Compare expense ratios, diversification, and risk profiles as these two value-focused ETFs take distinct approaches to portfolio construction.

One ETF delivers a higher dividend yield and sharper price swings, while the other boasts a massive asset base and broader sector coverage.

Walmart gets bumped by Micron.

The enthusiasm for Micron persists.

Earnings season is winding down, with nearly all first quarter reports in the rearview mirror.

As the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) and S&P 500 (^GSPC) are on track to close Tuesday's session at new records, the AI trade and rallies in chip stocks continue to be the biggest catalysts for markets trading at all-time highs. Ritholtz Wealth Management director of institutional asset management Ben Carlson examines the broader trends dictating market moves.

Dissent within the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) appears to be far greater than initially believed.

Investors should circle June 17 on their calendars.

President Donald Trump said an interim agreement is close that would open the Strait of Hormuz, but negotiations continue.

n a contest between intellect and political identity, the latter all too often wins out, a new study finds.

As millions of Americans hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, investors are welcoming the chance to slow down. The holiday follows a chaotic week driven by quarterly earnings from artificial-intelligence giant Nvidia and a flurry of excitement around quantum computing stocks. Is the Stock Market Open or Closed on Memorial Day?

Sandisk has been the top-performing stock in the S&P 500 over the past year and can extend its gains.

The S&P 500 is up roughly 9% this year. The average large-cap mutual fund is up too, in absolute terms. The gap between those two facts is where Goldman Sachs found its story. According to a Goldman Sachs research note published May 20, only 29% of large-cap mutual funds are outperforming their ...

The market continues to misread MercadoLibre, and this oversight could benefit investors over time.

Expense ratios match, but portfolio breadth, yield, and stock concentration set these two healthcare ETFs apart for investors seeking sector exposure.

As Illinois Tool Works has considerably underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.

First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund (NYSEARCA:FRI) tracks the S&P United States REIT Index and passes through rental cash flow from roughly 140 publicly traded landlords. FRI paid out $0.8155 per share across four quarterly distributions in 2025, and shareholders rely on it for a yield that meaningfully exceeds the S&P 500. With the 10-year ... FRI’s dividend fell 10% last year, but here’s why income investors shouldn’t panic

While both of these software leaders' stocks have been beaten down, one company has much better growth prospects than the other -- and its stock looks like a better buy, too.

Futures rose amid a reported plan for a record release of crude oil reserves. Oracle jumped on earnings late.

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors reduced its position in the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF during the fourth quarter. The fund holds ether directly and offers investors a simpler path to Ethereum exposure through a regulated exchange-traded structure, without the need to use crypto exchanges or manage digital wallets.

Over the past six months, Dole has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 11%. Its stock price has climbed to $15.35, representing a healthy 14% increase. This performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Since March 2021, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 72.6%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, CACI has surged 180% to $630.12 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 29.6% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 26.5%.

Amneal’s 34% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 30.9%, and its stock price has climbed to $13.16 per share. This performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Viatris has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 34.7%. The stock now trades at $14.11, marking a 37.8% gain. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

While the company's massive capital expenditures are temporarily weighing on free cash flow, Amazon's operating cash flow is still extremely robust.

Over the past six months, SiteOne’s stock price fell to $133.81. Shareholders have lost 6.6% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 3.1%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Over the past six months, Warby Parker’s shares (currently trading at $24.80) have posted a disappointing 8.2% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 3.1% gain. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.