S&P 500

Investment guru Warren Buffett offers a straightforward solution for the one-third of Americans who are reluctant to invest in stocks: begin with an S&P 500 index fund. “My regular recommendation has been a low-cost S&P 500 index fund,” Buffett wrote in his...

The longest government shutdown in American history came to an end this past week, with the 43-day event disrupting food assistance payouts, travel and more pieces of the economy. While some Americans faced hardship during the shutdown and more than one million Federal employees received no pay,...

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s evident that legendary investor Warren Buffett underperformed the S&P 500 during his last year as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK). Several stocks in the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio have underperformed the market this year, including Pool...

Jim Cramer isn't laughing at Robinhood Markets Inc's (NASDAQ:HOOD) monster run — he's defending it. The CNBC host fired off on X that "people will snicker about a top" as the trading platform's shares extended a jaw-dropping 344% gain over the past year, making it the top-performing stock in the S...

A new pay package for Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk was approved by shareholders in November 2025. The pay package could be worth nearly $1 trillion if Musk and the company hit multiple financial and operational milestones. • TSLA is taking a hit from negative sentiment. Review the...

A favorability rating for President Donald Trump hits a new low for his second term in office as the federal government shutdown hits record lengths. Here's a look at what voters think of Trump and what it could mean for the 2026 and 2028 elections. Trump's Favorability Falls A poll of nationally...

The stock and options trading activity of members of Congress continues to be widely followed by investors and analysts. A new disclosure shows a senator ditching shares of a Magnificent Seven stock to invest alongside legendary investor Warren Buffett. Senator Buys Berkshire Shares While one...

A year ago, few would've expected Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) to top the S&P 500 charts. But in 2025, that's exactly what's happening. Track INTC stock here. Chips Outshine The Giants Among the Mag 7 and their YTD gains: Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL), +10...

Technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) will share initial demand and revenue figures for the iPhone 17 when the company reports fourth-quarter financial results Thursday after market close. Here are the earnings estimates, what experts are saying ahead of earnings and key items to watch. Earnings...

Technology giant Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) could highlight the growth of its AI platforms when the company reports first-quarter financial results on Wednesday after market close. Here are the earnings estimates, what experts are saying ahead of earnings and key items to watch. Earnings...

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has helped Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) beat the S&P 500 Index many times in recent years. Bets on financials are helping the conglomerate post impressive gains since the end of the second quarter. BRKB stock is taking a breather. Review the...

Known as Black Monday, Oct. 19, 1987, was the worst day in stock market history with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 22.6%. Here's a look back at the market event and how major market indexes have returned in the last 38 years. Black Friday Anniversary Every couple of years, market experts...

A prolonged government shutdown could be one of the top items on the minds of voters across the country, which is taking attention away from record highs for stock market indexes according to a new poll. • SPY is in a favorable position. Watch the momentum here. President Trump's Approval...

The trading activity of members of Congress has come under increased pressure from the public in recent years. Members of Congress are currently free to buy and sell stocks and options, even buying options that expire in less than a week, as one member recently disclosed. Congressman Discloses...

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has a history of beating the performance of the S&P 500 with his Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) conglomerate each year. A recent bet on homebuilders could help boost the 2025 performance of Berkshire Hathaway stock. • BRK-A shares are...