The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI) owns roughly 3,500 U.S. stocks. That sounds like strong diversification for a single fund. It isn’t. The problem exists with the top-heavy concentration at the top of the portfolio. The fund’s top three holdings are Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. Combined, they account for 17% of the fund’s

The S&P 500 has risen more than 30% over the past 12 months and currently trades near its all-time high. However, it looks historically expensive at 31 times earnings — so investors shouldn’t be surprised if those valuations cool off and the market pulls back. On the bright side, the data from the past 100

For decades, Berkshire Hathaway‘s (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) annual shareholder meeting has been one of the most anticipated events on Wall Street. It provided an opportunity for longtime CEO Warren Buffett to talk about the U.S. economy, stock market, and Berkshire’s 48-stock investment portfolio. But this year had a different tone. The Oracle of Omaha retired

Key Points President Trump’s decision to launch military operations in Iran has led to the largest oil supply disruption in history, and U.S. gasoline prices have increased 60% year to date. CPI Inflation measured 3.3% in March, the highest level in two years, and inflation is likely to accelerate further as elevated energy prices filter

The Morning Bull – US Market Morning Update Thursday, May, 7 2026 E-mini S&P 500 futures are a touch higher this morning, as investors weigh easing tensions in the Middle East against fresh signs of a mixed global economy. Hopes for progress in US Iran talks have pushed oil prices lower and pulled the US

A trader works on the floor of the American Stock Exchange AMEX) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Aggressive options trading in the semiconductor stocks is creating a volatility spread that’s being used by traders to stay bullish

The United States market has shown robust growth, climbing 3.2% in the past week and an impressive 31% over the last year, with earnings projected to grow by 16% annually. In such a dynamic environment, dividend stocks that offer both reliable income and potential for capital appreciation can be particularly appealing to investors seeking stability

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St’s investing ideas for FREE. The Morning Bull – US Market Morning Update Thursday, May, 7 2026 US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.1%, as investors balance cooler bond markets, cheaper oil,

Despite heightened volatility, it’s shaping up to be another phenomenal year for Wall Street. This week, we’ve watched the iconic S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and growth-driven Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) trek to record highs, with the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) eclipsing 50,000 earlier this year. While it would appear that nothing can

SHANGHAI, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a significant shift reshaping the global beauty industry, Chinese domestic cosmetics brands have captured nearly 60% of the world’s second-largest beauty market. This shift is being driven by unprecedented investments in scientific innovation, as well as rapidly evolving consumer expectations. Yatsen Group, one of China’s leading beauty companies, today

The United Kingdom’s stock market, particularly the FTSE 100, has recently experienced a downturn influenced by weak trade data from China and declining commodity prices. As investors navigate these challenging conditions, identifying stocks that may be undervalued becomes increasingly important; such stocks often present opportunities when their intrinsic value is not fully reflected in their

Market Closed – Nasdaq 04:00:00 2026-05-06 pm EDT 5-day change 1st Jan Change 80.80 USD +0.06% +2.60% +3.03% Published on 05/06/2026 at 10:58 pm EDT Reuters © Reuters – 2026 10:58pm MGE Energy announces underwritten public offering of 3,300,331 shares at $75.75/share RE May. 06 MGE Energy, Inc. announces proposed public offering of $250 million

BOK Gov. Shin Hyun-song delivers his inaugural speech at the BOK headquarters in Seoul, April 21. Yonhap The Bank of Korea (BOK) on Thursday assessed that investors are funneling their positive returns from stock investment into the local property market instead of on consumption. The report by the BOK comes as the nation’s benchmark KOSPI

It’s been a rough year for PayPal (PYPL 0.51%) shareholders, and Tuesday’s reaction to the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings only added to the pain. Shares dropped roughly 9% in early trading following the report, deepening a slide that had already left the stock down about 14% year to date heading into the release. What’s striking

Digital auto insurance company Root (NASDAQ:ROOT) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2026, but sales rose 12.6% year on year to $393.5 million. Its GAAP profit of $2.09 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy Root? Find out in our full research report. Root (ROOT) Q1 CY2026

“Meme mania” may have continued to fade for GameStop and AMC Entertainment during 2025, but for Opendoor Technologies (OPEN +3.92%), it was arguably its first time benefiting from the investing phenomenon. The real estate iBuyer’s shares zoomed from under $1 to as high as $10.87. Since then, this speculative growth stock has given back a

Today’s Change (21.43%) $1.86 Current Price $10.54 Key Data Points Market Cap $8.5B Day’s Range $8.90 – $10.62 52wk Range $6.32 – $20.95 Volume 3M Avg Vol 24M Gross Margin -3006.27% Joby Aviation (JOBY +21.43%), an eVTOL air mobility developer, closed Wednesday’s session at $10.52, up 21.2%. The stock moved higher as investors responded to