14 results for "diversification"
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