LOS ANGELES (AP) — For years, retail investors were dismissed by some on Wall Street as “dumb money.” That typically referred to those prone to trading on hype, or chasing trends rather than company or industry fundamentals, or responding late to big market moves. That’s no longer the case. An analysis of where retail investors

①All three major indices rose by more than 2%. What are the highlights of the market? ②The AI sector shows a differentiated trend. How do institutions view it? Cailian Press, February 23 (Editor: Feng Yi) Sentiment in Hong Kong stocks rebounded today, with all three major indices posting significant gains. By the close, the Hang

Thursday could mark a reckoning for investors — in more ways than one. During the past three years, the stock market has been on an absolute tear. The broad-based S&P 500 has gained 73%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is up 99% (as of this writing). That’s well ahead of the average stock return of

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange revised the list of designated securities eligible for short selling on February 10, with the specific adjustments taking effect today. According to Zhitong Finance, HKEX revised the list of designated securities eligible for short selling on February 10. The adjustments will take effect today. According to the latest announcement by

Investors will listen closely to one key message — and it may impact their investment decisions. Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks helped the S&P 500 soar in the double digits over each of the past three years. Investors were eager to pile into companies active in this new, high-potential area — and in many cases, their

Key Points Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks helped the S&P 500 soar in the double digits over each of the past three years. Investors were eager to pile into companies active in this new, high-potential area — and in many cases, their portfolios benefited from the decision right away. Many companies saw their shares soar in

These three stock-split stocks still have room to run. Stock splits have captured the imagination of investors in recent years. Shareholders are understandably intrigued by stock splits, as they are historically a sign of a company performing at a high level. The practice normally follows years of strong operating and financial results, driving a significant

Market gains have left some stocks trading at expensive levels. The S&P 500 entered the third year of a bull market back in October and finished the year with a bang: a double-digit gain that brought the index’s three-year increase to 78%. Over that time period, investors have been particularly optimistic about stocks in high-growth

Investors can have totally different objectives. The stock market is a massive arena where participants don’t have to play the same games. Some are just after a steady stream of income. If this sounds like you, maybe it’s time to look at this business that Berkshire Hathaway has a 37% stake in. It’s trading 97%

The S&P 500 is headed for pronounced volatility in 2026 as midterm elections approach in November. In 2025, the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.69%) rose 16% — marking the third consecutive year the index posted double-digit gains. Thanks in large part to artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, Wall Street is calling for even further upside in 2026.

Brookfield Corporation is going all-in to capitalize on the once-in-a-generation AI infrastructure opportunity. AI has the potential to be the most impactful technology in history. It can significantly increase productivity and efficiency, solve complex problems quickly, and help drive medical breakthroughs. However, the technology can only realize its full potential if the world builds the

(Bloomberg) — Global investors are piling into Latin American stocks at the fastest clip in a decade, sending markets across the region to multi-year highs. Equity markets in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico have seen a surge in overseas buying, helping push the MSCI EM Latin America Index to an eleven-year high and jumping over 20%

Key Points Investors are growing concerned that a downturn could be looming. History shows, however, that there’s no such thing as a bad time to invest. The right strategy can help you build long-term wealth, no matter what the market does. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › After years of record-breaking

From 2023 to the end of 2025, portfolios that were heavily invested in growth stocks, especially megacap, tech, and artificial intelligence (AI)-focused growth stocks, probably outperformed the major indexes like the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). But 2026 is different. Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known

Recovering end markets, excellent valuation, and growth in AI data center sales make this stock attractive. Shares of ON Semiconductor (ON +1.50%) are up 53% since I singled it out for 2026 and 31% year to date. All of which means nothing now, because all investors really care about is where the stock is heading

Over the past few years, you could simply invest in the S&P 500 and enjoy strong double-digit annual returns. Tilt more heavily toward megacap growth, and you likely did better. There wasn’t a big need to figure out what style, factor, or strategy would lead to outperformance. You could invest in the broad U.S. stock

The S&P 500’s valuation is elevated by historical standards, potentially setting the stage for a bear market. The S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.69%) is generally considered the best benchmark for the entire U.S. stock market. The index has underperformed the global market (excluding U.S. stocks) by its widest margin year to date since 1995, and a recent