The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.47%) is America’s most widely followed stock-market index because of its diversified composition and strict entry criteria. It hosts 500 companies from 11 different sectors of the economy, and those companies must maintain a minimum market capitalization of $22.7 billion. In addition, they must be profitable. This ensures the S&P 500

Does your portfolio need to produce more income? If so, here’s some good news: There are plenty of fantastic dividend stocks trading at a nice discount right now. In fact, one “forever” dividend-paying member of the S&P 500 is currently down 36% just since the middle of last year. That stock is Automatic Data Processing (ADP

The benchmark S&P 500 index is off to a rocky start to 2026, having lost around 5% of its peak value. With geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty on the rise, this sell-off could morph into a correction of 10% or more. But throughout history, the S&P 500 has always recovered to new record highs over the

Warren Buffett served as the chief executive officer of the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) holding company from 1965 until the end of 2025, when he stepped down and handed the reins to his chosen successor, Greg Abel. Buffett will continue as board chairman, so he isn’t out of the picture entirely. During Buffett’s six

Vadimrysev | Istock | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks slumped on Thursday as the Iran war escalates following attacks on Iranian and Qatari energy infrastructure. Shortly after the opening bell, the U.K.’s FTSE index opened 1.15% lower, Germany’s DAX was down 1.4%, France’s CAC 40 was down 1% and Italy’s FTSE MIB was 1.2% lower.

Over the last century, the stock market has been the premier wealth creator. Despite nominal gains from bonds, commodities, and real estate, the average annual return of the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and technology-dependent Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) tops all other asset classes. But this doesn’t mean

The fog of war is back. Oil prices jumped today after Israel attacked Iran’s largest gas processing facility. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard threatened to strike oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. Qatar then reported that Iranian missile strikes had damaged a key liquefied natural gas export facility. Early this morning at

Oil spiking and hot inflation data shook Wednesday’s stock market, leaving investors with few places to hide. But there’s still room to nibble on select stocks, according to CNBC’s Jim Cramer. “If I didn’t own it, I would buy the stock of Nvidia,” Cramer said on “Mad Money,” explaining that the AI-leader and CNBC Investing

Since the 1970s, major oil shocks — sudden, drastic increases in oil prices driven by geopolitical supply disruptions — have struck five times. Each time, a bear market followed. Now, with the war in Iran, oil shock No. 6 is taking shape, and it’s arriving at a moment when the economy is already showing signs

Inflation has been top of mind for investors amid surging oil prices, but Citadel Securities says it might be mostly priced in by now, while the risks to growth might still be underappreciated by markets. Loading audio narration… The firm turned more upbeat on Treasurys after the latest war-fueled rout. The 10-year Treasury yield edged

Low angle view of tall buildings in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing diverse architectural styles George Pachantouris | Moment | Getty Images South Korea’s Kospi led gains in Asia on Wednesday as investors assess Japan trade data and await U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Markets expect the Fed to keep interest rates steady at 3.5% to 3.75%

Artelo Biosciences (NASDAQ: ARTL) is expanding into glaucoma with a fully funded investigator-sponsored trial evaluating ART27.13, with first patient enrollment expected in Q2 2026. The move diversifies the pipeline without shareholder dilution and leverages a peripherally selective CB2-targeting mechanism. Key milestones include ongoing Phase 2 CAReS data and a European

A monitor displays stock market information on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on April 4, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hedge funds are getting battered by the fallout from the escalating conflict with Iran, as a sharp spike in oil prices and a broad market selloff unravel crowded trades.

In early March 2026, The Trade Desk faced turbulence as board member Gokul Rajaram resigned and French advertising group Publicis stopped recommending its platform after an audit found issues with fees, billing and the behavior of its AI tool Kokai. At the same time, a roughly US$148,000,000 insider share purchase by CEO Jeff Green and

Image source: Getty Images Aston Martin’s (LSE:AML) share price is now (16 March) below 40p. It’s astonishing that the British icon, which floated its stock at £19 in October 2018, has lost so much value. However, could it recover? Or might the group’s shares fall further still? Let’s see. Some mistakenly believe that a falling

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CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday the stock market is flashing a notable shift, with equities climbing even as oil prices move higher. That’s a break from the typical relationship that has tied elevated energy costs to market weakness since the Iran war broke out. “We keep seeing new patterns,” Cramer said on “Mad Money” from