In the past decade, the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) registered a total return of 303% (as of April 17). On an annualized basis, the 15% gain is significantly higher than the market’s long-run historical average. With a stellar performance like this, it might encourage anyone to seriously consider putting money to work. But first,

Elior Manier Market Analyst Elior brings over seven years of experience in financial markets to our analyst team. Since 2018, he has actively engaged in observing, charting, and trading, driven by his passion for mastering market dynamics. With a profound understanding of the geopolitical and macroeconomic forces that shape market movements, Elior focuses on analysing

After three years of high growth, the stock of SoFi Technologies (SOFI +2.26%) has dropped like a rock this year. It’s off 47% from its November high, and a recent short-seller’s report hasn’t helped the situation. A low price could create an opportunity, or it could also be a value trap. Here’s why I think

As uncertainty rises, investors keep a close watch on their portfolios NEW YORK, April 22, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today announced the results of its quarterly retail investor pulse survey: Bullish sentiment holds. More than half of investors (55%) remain bullish this quarter, only slightly below last quarter (56%). Inflation remains the top concern

Today we’re going to take a look at the well-established Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F). The company’s stock saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the NYSE. The recent rally in share prices has nudged the company in the right direction, though it still falls short of

Steve Jobs’ enduring legacy is that of a product innovator. From iMacs and iPods to iPhones and iPads, he was the driving force behind some of society’s most ubiquitous items. Loading audio narration… If Jobs was the creative visionary, his successor, Tim Cook — who just announced that he’ll step down as CEO later this

While Branicks Group AG (ETR:BRNK) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price growth of 20% on the XTRA over the last few months. Shareholders may appreciate the recent price jump, but the company still has a way to go before reaching its yearly highs again. Less-covered, small

As European markets continue to navigate the complex landscape of geopolitical developments and economic forecasts, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has shown resilience with a recent uptick, driven by investor optimism around corporate earnings and easing tensions in the Middle East. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential for portfolios,

Kelvin Wong Senior Market Analyst Based in Singapore, Kelvin Wong is a well-established senior global macro strategist with over 15 years of experience trading and providing market research on foreign exchange, stock markets, and commodities. Passionate about connecting the dots in the financial markets and sharing perspectives around trading and investment, Kelvin Wong is an

TOKYO — Asian shares were mixed in cautious trading Wednesday, as investors watched for next steps in the U.S.-Iran conflict after President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire that was set to expire. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.3% to 59,530.64. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 1.2% to 8,841.00. South Korea’s Kospi added 0.4% to 6,413.62. Hong

Major indexes fell for the second straight day on Tuesday as investors pulled back on news that the Iran-U.S negotiations were not happening as scheduled. The decline offered a reminder that the Iran war situation isn’t resolved and that further gains in the stock market won’t be so easily achieved. Will AI create the world’s

A pedestrian looks at an electronic quotation board showing numbers of the Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo on September 11, 2020. Kazuhiro Nogi | AFP | Getty Images Japan’s Nikkei 225 hit a record high on Wednesday as President Donald Trump extended a U.S. ceasefire with Iran, even as other Asia-Pacific markets were broadly lower amid

Warren Buffett made plenty of savvy moves during his legendary tenure as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA 0.43%)(BRKB 0.76%). And one of his last major stock picks in his last years before stepping down was Occidental Petroleum (OXY +3.40%) — and it’s worked out quite well recently. Berkshire’s relationship with the energy company dates back

Today’s Change (-5.65%) $-0.47 Current Price $7.85 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.5B Day’s Range $7.79 – $8.94 52wk Range $5.83 – $22.17 Volume 56M Avg Vol 26M Gross Margin 32.96% SoundHound AI (SOUN 5.65%), a provider of voice AI solutions for the automotive, TV, IoT, and customer service industries, closed at $7.85, down 5.65%.

The Magnificent Seven isn’t just a Western from 1960. The term these days is also associated with a group of technology-related stocks that have driven stock market gains in recent years. They specialize in a variety of exciting areas, from cloud computing to electric cars, and investors have been eager to get in on these

As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East show signs of easing, Asian markets are experiencing a cautiously optimistic atmosphere, buoyed by China’s stronger-than-expected economic performance and Japan’s stock market rally. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking stability and alignment of interests within an evolving market landscape.

Today’s Change (1.87%) $0.10 Current Price $5.45 Key Data Points Market Cap $5.1B Day’s Range $5.39 – $6.00 52wk Range $0.51 – $10.87 Volume 77M Avg Vol 42M Gross Margin 8.01% Opendoor Technologies (OPEN +1.87%), digital platform for buying and selling residential real estate, closed Tuesday at $5.45, up 1.87%. The stock moved higher as