14 results for "S&P 500"
Market Recap: Tuesday, April 14 — Stocks Extend Rally on Iran Deal Hopes, Strong Bank Earnings, and Tech Momentum
Stocks rallied Tuesday as Iran deal optimism, strong bank earnings, and a cooler PPI reading lifted all three major indexes. NASDAQ gained 1.82%.
April 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Market Recap: Monday, April 13 — Stocks Rally on Hopes for Iran Deal as Biotech and Chip Stocks Lead
Stocks rose Monday as investors bet on a resolution to U.S.-Iran tensions. Revolution Medicines surged 41% on a cancer drug breakthrough.
April 13, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Evaluate a Stock Using the P/E Ratio
The most commonly used valuation metric explained simply — what it tells you and what it misses.
April 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Market Recap: Friday, April 10 — Markets Tread Water as Hot Inflation Data Meets Iran Peace Uncertainty
Markets ended mixed Friday as a hotter-than-expected CPI report showed energy-driven inflation at 3.3%, while investors awaited weekend Iran peace talks.
April 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Market Recap: Thursday, April 9 — Stocks Extend Winning Streak to Seven Days on Ceasefire Optimism
U.S. stocks rose for a seventh straight session as ceasefire hopes eased oil prices. AI deals and Intel's Terafab partnership fueled tech gains.
April 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Diversification: Why You Shouldn't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
Learn how spreading investments across different assets reduces risk and why diversification is a key strategy for every investor.
April 9, 2026 · 5 min read
What Is a Brokerage Account and How to Open One
A step-by-step guide to understanding brokerage accounts and opening your first one, even if you've never invested before.
April 9, 2026 · 4 min read
The S&P 500 Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters
The most-referenced stock index demystified for everyday investors.
April 9, 2026 · 4 min read
What Is a Recession and How Does It Affect Your Investments?
Learn what a recession really means, how markets have historically behaved during downturns, and what beginner investors need to know.
April 9, 2026 · 4 min read
ETFs vs Mutual Funds: What's the Difference?
A plain-language comparison of ETFs and mutual funds — how they work, what they cost, and which structure fits different investors.
April 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Understanding Index Funds: A Beginner's Complete Guide
Learn what index funds are, how they work, and why they're a popular starting point for beginner investors building long-term wealth.
April 9, 2026 · 5 min read
The 60/40 Portfolio: Is It Still Relevant?
Examining the classic 60% stocks, 40% bonds portfolio and whether this time-tested strategy still works for today's investors.
April 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Market Recap: Wednesday, April 8 — Stocks Rally as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Eases Global Tensions
Stocks surged Wednesday after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal eased geopolitical fears. The S&P 500 gained 2.54% and oil prices dropped sharply.
April 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Market Recap: Tuesday, April 7 — Stocks Tread Water as Iran Deadline Looms
Markets ended mixed Tuesday as U.S.-Iran tensions kept investors cautious, while Intel rallied on Terafab news and Pakistan proposed a ceasefire.
April 7, 2026 · 4 min read