The U.S. stock market finished its zigzag week full of tariff threats and cancellations with a quiet and tentative close.

More Americans are growing concerned about a potential recession in 2026. While it's impossible to know what's coming, now is a smart time to start preparing your portfolio. Sometimes, less is more ...

Optimists have enjoyed another stellar year on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite climbing by 14%, 16%, and 20%, respectively. Two of Wall Street's ...

The stock market is historically pricey, and that's typically bad news for investors. The music might stop for one or more of Wall Street's hyped technologies and trends in the new year. There's the ...

The Total Stock Market ETF is more diversified than an S&P 500 index fund. Large-cap value stocks tend to hold up well during stock market sell-offs. The consumer staples sector contains many ...

The probability of a 30% U.S. stock market drop in the next year is estimated at 8%, based on options market-derived methodology. Survey and pundit-based crash probabilities are notably higher, but ...

The S&P 500 (SPY) is riding a multi-year rally, but rising risks warrant caution heading into 2026. Key economic indicators—ISM manufacturing, household debt, and surging delinquencies — signal ...

President Donald Trump wrapped up his first year in his second term. Here's how inflation, the job market, tariffs, and ...