The market is up three years in a row, but that doesn't change what the pattern says about 2026. One stock may be a counterintuitively good buy for 2026 even after its big gains in 2025. After three ...

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 ...

With a third straight year of double-digit gains almost assured for 2025, the stock market enters the new year with enough momentum to make it a fourth-straight winning season. The favorable stock ...

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 ...