Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC), the largest independent U.S. refiner, is up 21% this year after fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.07 per share crushed analyst expectations. Refining margins did the heavy lifting, with the company capturing 114% of the benchmark crack spread, up from 96% in the third quarter. That drove cash from operations to $2.7

Prediction market traders expect an S&P 500 correction in 2026, but history says the stock market could drop even more sharply ahead of midterm elections. The S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.69%) has traded sideways during the first few weeks of 2026, but investors have reason to think the benchmark index will decline sharply at some point

A few time-tested data points have clued investors in on what they can likely expect in the not-too-distant future. The data doesn’t lie: Wall Street has thrived with President Donald Trump in the White House. Although a rising stock market is relatively normal, regardless of the political party in power, aggregate stock returns under Trump

Investing in the stock market is a proven way to build long-term wealth, and over time, even relatively small amounts can add up to life-changing earnings. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) is a powerhouse investment, tracking the S&P 500 and holding stocks from 500 of the largest and strongest U.S. companies. It’s experienced

I owned Nokia (NYSE: NOK) stock fairly recently. After holding the Finnish mobile communications equipment specialist’s shares for about four years, I cashed in that modest position in July 2024 for a total return of 12.5%. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index scored a total return of 68.6% over the same period, and I didn’t

While the Detroit auto stock posted a positive total return, it lags the overall market. Thanks to its long history as one of the leaders of the domestic auto industry, Ford Motor Company (F +1.67%) is a company that investors are familiar with. Though, this doesn’t mean it has been a wildly successful addition to

With its stock already up 40% year to date, one of the hottest growth stocks right now is Micron Technology (MU +2.36%). The memory maker is benefiting from what looks like a supercycle for DRAM (dynamic random access memory) and NAND (flash memory). Best of all, this looks like it is just the start of the

Both companies are spending heavily on AI this year. There are a lot of great artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Despite a downturn in AI stocks in recent days, the build-out of AI clearly has a long runway that will benefit buy-and-hold investors. Two of the best and biggest hyperscalers right now are Alphabet (GOOG +3.66%)

As the stock trading week came to a close on Friday, investors were doing more with Google parent Alphabet (GOOG +3.66%)(GOOGL +3.95%) than just searching for websites — they were snapping up its equity. Both share classes of the company enjoyed a roughly 4% rise on the day, comparing very favorably to the 0.7% increase

①Cautious sentiment in the market has led to downward pressure; what macro risks continue to escalate? ②The technology sector is undergoing a ‘new versus old transition’; what impact will this have on future market trends? Cailian Press, February 20th, by editor Feng Yi. The first trading day of the Year of the Horse for Hong

The market isn’t pleased with the amount the company is spending. Shares of Amazon (AMZN +2.65%) currently trade 22% below their peak from November 2025 (as of Feb. 17). More recently, the market became weary when the business announced plans for $200 billion in capital expenditures in 2026. This investment, up from $131 billion last

Key Takeaways Industrial, consumer defensive, and energy stocks are leading the stock market higher in 2026 as technology names falter and investors look beyond the AI trade for returns. Within those sectors, stocks like Caterpillar, Walmart, and Exxon are benefitting from tailwinds stemming from the AI data center buildout, cost-conscious consumer spending, and rising oil

Shares of Hycroft Mining (NASDAQ: HYMC) have shot up 18.6% this week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The Nevada-based gold and silver miner is rising along with the prices of both metals. Their prices have begun to recover since a sharp dip in late January, and Hycroft’s stock price tends to follow

The stock market’s first high-profile forward split of the year isn’t a tech stock — but it is a company reliant on generative AI to grow its sales. Although artificial intelligence (AI) has been dominating headlines for the last three years, it’s not the only trend making waves on Wall Street. Investors have also been

This Dividend King has an appealing 4.7% dividend yield. In growth-driven stock markets, it’s easy to forget the benefits of tried-and-true dividend stocks. But those benefits are on full display this year. 2026 has been a noticeable step change from 2025, as investors gravitate toward value-oriented sectors like consumer staples, energy, materials, and industrials amid

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New products are already generating growth. Pfizer (PFE 1.86%) is the name behind one of the world’s top-selling products: the coronavirus vaccine. It brought in more than $37 billion at its peak in 2022 and helped the company achieve $100 billion in annual revenue. Since that time, demand for coronavirus vaccines has declined, and Pfizer

SK Hynix Inc., the second-largest company by market value on South Korea’s main exchange, surged Friday after BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest asset manager, disclosed a 5% stake in the chipmaker, helping lift the Kospi index above 5,800 for the first time. SK Hynix rose 6.2% to 949,000 won ($656.29), surpassing its previous intraday high

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Global investors are pouring record sums into European equities, as a desire to reduce exposure to the US meets growing optimism over the state of the region’s economy.  European stocks are headed for their highest

Some investors are in the market to achieve outsize returns. This might push them to earlier-stage and higher-risk companies. On the other end of the spectrum are investors who want the businesses that they own to write them a check every quarter. They might not necessarily care about outperforming the broader stock market over the