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Market Recap: Thursday, May 21 — Dow Hits Record on Middle East Peace Hopes as Quantum Stocks Surge

U.S. stocks edged higher Thursday with the Dow setting a record on Middle East ceasefire hopes. Quantum names jumped on a Rigetti government deal; FUTU sank on a China probe.

May 21, 2026 · 4 min read

Market Recap: Wednesday, May 13 — S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Records as Tech Shrugs Off Hot Inflation

Stocks pushed to fresh record highs on May 13, 2026 as tech led the way despite a hotter-than-expected April inflation report. WIX and GILT slid on earnings.

May 13, 2026 · 4 min read

Market Recap: Monday, May 11 — S&P 500 and NASDAQ Hit Fresh Records as Chip Stocks Lead Again

Stocks edged higher Monday as semiconductors extended their record run. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ closed at fresh all-time highs on chip-sector deals.

May 11, 2026 · 4 min read

Market Recap: Tuesday, May 5 — Stocks Hit Fresh Records on Strong Earnings

Stocks notched fresh records Tuesday as strong corporate earnings, lower oil prices, and tech leadership lifted the major indexes higher.

May 5, 2026 · 4 min read

Market Recap: Monday, April 27 — S&P 500 and NASDAQ Notch Fresh Records on AI Optimism

S&P 500 and NASDAQ inched to fresh record highs Monday on AI optimism, while the Dow slipped slightly as stalled Iran peace talks lifted oil prices.

April 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Market Recap: Friday, April 24 — Intel Earnings Power S&P 500 and NASDAQ to Records

Intel's blowout earnings drove the S&P 500 and NASDAQ to record closes Friday, while the Dow lagged on weakness in transports and freight names.

April 24, 2026 · 4 min read

Market Recap: Friday, April 17 — Stocks Surge to Records as Strait of Hormuz Reopens

Stocks rallied broadly Friday after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz and an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire eased oil fears, sending indexes to new record highs.

April 17, 2026 · 4 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

Bonds Explained: The Boring Investment That Protects Your Portfolio

Learn what bonds are, how they generate steady income, and why they play a key role in a balanced investment portfolio.

April 9, 2026 · 5 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

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

Understanding Market Capitalization: Large, Mid, and Small Cap

Learn what market cap means, how it groups companies by size, and why it matters for building a balanced portfolio.

April 9, 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