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By AKEMI KONDO DALVI, CPA/PFS, CFP It’s hard to believe that it’s only March and so much has happened in the world already this year. In just the first two months of 2026, the U.S. captured Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro (and First Lady Cilia Flores), withdrew from the World Health Organization, and took joint military

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the stocks highlighted in Jim Cramer’s latest Mad Money recap as he provided top stock insights. Cramer mentioned the company’s valuation, as he commented: Why did we put money to work for the Charitable Trust yesterday, but nothing today? Because investing purely on the basis of being a contrarian

Micron Technology (MU) reported record revenue of $23.9B (+196% YoY) with pricing power from tight supply, while Broadcom (AVGO) saw AI chip revenue jump 106% YoY to $8.4B with custom AI chips growing 140%, and Chevron (CVX) benefits from crude oil trading above $105 per barrel with production up 12% YoY following the Hess acquisition.

KCSA Strategic Communications Study of nearly 7,200 retail investors examines digital research habits, investor engagement and rising cryptocurrency ownership. NEW YORK, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KCSA Strategic Communications today announced findings from “The Modern Retail Investor,” a survey conducted with data and advertising partner Fyllo of nearly 7,200 U.S. retail investors, showing that

US stock futures slipped on Tuesday, pausing after a sharp rebound on Wall Street driven by growing optimism around a potential easing of tensions between Washington and Tehran. Contracts linked to the S&P 500 (ES=F), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F), and the Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ=F) all slipped 0.3%. Oil prices retreated sharply on

Wall Street’s “Magnificent Seven” have played a pivotal role in sending all three major stock indexes to new heights. These are the stock market’s most influential companies, and they possess a healthy combination of sustainable moats and/or competitive advantages. But not all members of the Magnificent Seven are created equally — and their valuations prove

Today’s Change (3.53%) $12.98 Current Price $380.94 Key Data Points Market Cap $1.4T Day’s Range $373.03 – $385.33 52wk Range $214.25 – $498.83 Volume 4.5M Avg Vol 61M Gross Margin 18.03% EV maker Tesla (TSLA +3.53%) closed Monday at $380.83, up 3.50%. The stock moved higher as investors weighed fresh analyst downgrades and delivery cuts

Today’s Change (6.77%) $10.21 Current Price $160.88 Key Data Points Market Cap $360B Day’s Range $153.27 – $161.08 52wk Range $66.12 – $207.52 Volume 2.6M Avg Vol 48M Gross Margin 82.37% Palantir Technologies (PLTR +6.77%) closed at $160.9, up 6.78%. The stock rose after the Pentagon confirmed its Maven AI platform as a program of

New energy vehicle stocks rose against the market trend, with higher oil prices benefiting China’s new energy vehicles. Chinese automakers have topped global sales rankings. According to Zhitong Finance, the Hang Seng Index fell by 3.46%, or 875 points, to 24,402 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped by 3.1%. The morning trading volume

If you’re getting dizzy watching the stock market, you’re not alone. Volatility has spiked this year, and the S&P 500 (^GSPC +1.15%) seems to be swinging every day based on the latest news out of Iran or President Trump’s most recent social media posts. For investors, it’s a challenging market environment, but it also presents

Two positive analyst moves in recent days, including a meaty price target hike, provided a significant lift for Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) stock on Monday. Investors took these updates to heart, and the tech equipment supplier’s share price increased robustly, ultimately ending the day more than 6% higher. Of the two, that price target increase was

For years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +1.38%), S&P 500 (^GSPC +1.15%), and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +1.38%) have appeared unstoppable. The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), record corporate share buybacks, and the prospect of lower interest rates have fueled this bull market rally. But the foundation for one of Wall Street’s key pillars is

On Dec. 31, after roughly six decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB), Warren Buffett retired as CEO. He oversaw cumulative gains in his company’s Class A shares (BRKA) of more than 6,000,000% and became one of Wall Street’s most prominent buy-and-hold investors. While the Oracle of Omaha was never one for

Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. TAMPA, Fla., March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (“Slide” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SLDE) today announced that it has completed its initial $120 million common stock repurchase program and that its Board of Directors has authorized a new common stock repurchase program of $125 million. The authorization

The U.S. Federal Reserve has cut the federal funds rate (overnight interest rate) six times since September 2024, as policymakers believed they had finally tamed the inflation surge from 2022. However, the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation, the core personal consumption expenditures price index (PCE), is now ticking higher once again, while the job market

Short-term pain followed by some gain down the line — that’s how history has handled significant oil price shocks, according to new data pulled from JPMorgan. Going back to 1974, in periods where oil prices have spiked more than 100%, the median performance of the S&P 500 (^GSPC) has been higher one month, three months,

These days, all anyone can talk about is artificial intelligence (AI). Observers are focused on the potential for this technology to boost economic productivity. And investors have generally gravitated toward companies leading in AI innovation. The top holding of Berkshire Hathaway, one that has put up an amazing return in the past decade, has been

Technically, the stock market is breaking down. The S&P 500 (^GSPC), Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI), and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) have all officially fallen below the important 200-day moving average as surging oil prices weigh on investor sentiment (chart below). All three major stock indexes are down in 2026. “The bull market still deserves the