The March sell-off hit even the hottest areas of technology. However, not every tech stock was down for the month, and one pair of stocks in particular stood out as not only surviving the sell-off but coming out looking even stronger. That pair is Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), whose

Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have sent the price of oil soaring, fueling fears of a slowdown in the U.S. economy. As a result, the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.11%) stock market index plummeted by 5% in March, with many individual stocks suffering even steeper declines. But Advanced Micro Devices (AMD +3.36%) bucked the

Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have sent the price of oil soaring, fueling fears of a slowdown in the U.S. economy. As a result, the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.11%) stock market index plummeted by 5% in March, with many individual stocks suffering even steeper declines. But Advanced Micro Devices (AMD +3.36%) bucked the

Stock prices have been sliding, and major indexes recently reached new lows for the year. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is down by nearly 6% from its peak, as of this writing, with the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) falling by around 9% after recently entering correction territory. This doesn’t constitute a market crash, and the

The stock market has offered investors a rollercoaster ride over the past several weeks, shifting between gains and losses. Expectations of rising volatility have been high, as we can see through recent peaks in the VIX — and when this volatility index rises, it also suggests investors are growing more fearful. Concerns emerged late last

RH (NYSE:RH) is among the stocks in focus, as Jim Cramer analyzed the broader market impact of the recent AI data center rally. Cramer showed a pessimistic sentiment toward the stock, as he said: Finally, because we need rate cuts to sustain this rally, I would’ve liked to see the home builders rally, but other

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) is among the stocks in focus, as Jim Cramer analyzed the broader market impact of the recent AI data center rally. When a caller asked about the stock during the episode, Cramer said: Well, you know, Palantir right now, I have to tell you, here’s what’s going on with Palantir… It

We all know how costly healthcare is, and that it’s big business, making plenty of people wealthy. You might be wondering, then, how you’d have done if you’d invested in some healthcare companies in years past. Here’s how you would have done if you’d plunked $100 in shares of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) five years

Microsoft (MSFT +1.01%) was an early winner in the AI boom. Its partnership with OpenAI put it in the pole position after ChatGPT launched in late 2022. However, more than three years later, Microsoft is looking like a laggard in AI. Copilot, its AI assistant, has received broad criticism for its high price tag, relatively

Tensions are running high on Wall Street today. Consumers were already tightening their budgets even before the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East upended global energy markets. Fears of a recession, perhaps on a global scale, are well-founded. If you are looking for reliable high-yield dividend stocks in this environment, you need to err on

Image source: Getty Images Aside from the appalling human cost, the Iran war has created significant challenges for many top FTSE 100 shares. Rocketing energy costs, surging inflation, rising interest rates, and cooler economic growth could all scupper corporate earnings. No wonder the index has dropped 5.6% over the last month, then. Yet the Footsie’s

Image source: Getty Images Stock market corrections hand smart British investors a rare opportunity to propel their Stocks and Shares ISAs to new heights. And it looks like we might be in the early innings of another widespread sell-off. The FTSE 250 fell close to 12% in the last month before making a slight recovery.

Image source: Getty Images Over the last month or so, global stock markets have taken a hit due to geopolitical and economic uncertainty. As a result, many stocks are currently miles off their 52-weeks highs. For long-term investors, this could be a major opportunity. If someone has cash sitting in their Stocks and Shares ISA

The S&P 500‘s magnificent increase over the past few years is due, in part, to the Magnificent Seven. These are seven tech or tech-related stocks that have been hitting it out of the park when it comes to growth in recent years. Some have even become household names as they make or sell products and

Break out the birthday cake and candles, because today marks a major milestone for Wall Street’s premier software stock. On April 4, 1975, Microsoft (MSFT +1.01%) was founded in Albuquerque, NM, by former CEO Bill Gates and Paul Allen. Although software stocks have taken it on the chin in recent months due to concerns about

Investment management firm Vanguard has announced share splits for five of its most popular equity index exchange-traded funds (ETFs) — including the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK +0.03%). Effective April 21, the ETF will be undergoing a 5-for-1 stock split “to widen availability for investors by keeping share prices within accessible trading ranges.” The

HUYA Inc. (NYSE:HUYA), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of 21% in the past couple of months on the NYSE. Shareholders may appreciate the recent price jump, but the company still has a way to go before reaching its yearly highs again. With many analysts covering

Over the past few years, a lot of investors have relied heavily on the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO). It’s clear why: Its megacap tech concentration has ensured that it’s capturing the artificial intelligence (AI) rally and outperforming almost every other area of the market. Plus, its 0.03% expense ratio means you keep almost

Image source: Getty Images Buying shares and holding them for the long term is one of the most effective ways to build wealth. Over the long run, shares typically produce returns of around 7%-10% a year – well above the returns on offer from savings accounts. Is now a good time to start buying shares