State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF

If you own the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY), you are paying a premium for an index that a sister fund from the same issuer will sell you for pennies.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-17 19:30:42

The S&P 500 started and ended the week on a sour note, ultimately resulting in a 1.6% loss. Key Takeaways The S&P 500 posted a 1.6% weekly loss.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-17 18:51:55

DIVO investors write two separate checks for every monthly deposit they receive, and most never see the second one coming. Before your next distribution lands, find out what the fund's fact sheet quietly leaves out.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-17 18:35:43

The strong start to earnings season is just one of several reasons why Kevin Matras expects a fourth straight year of double-digit gains. Learn how to position yourself for a strong second half of 2026.

zacks.com - 2026-07-17 16:40:12

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 slid as chip stocks dropped for a third day. Read the latest stock market analysis and what could drive US indices next.

fxempire.com - 2026-07-17 13:04:45

Tech and momentum stocks are seeing some of the highest volatility recorded in decades.

zacks.com - 2026-07-17 13:01:15

Owning the megacap-growth trade in one ticker used to mean paying up for a marquee name like Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) or leaning on Vanguard's growth index.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-17 10:35:05

Successfully implementing AI tools across a company is one thing. Getting consumers on board is another entirely—and according to a recent report, more than 97% of companies are missing the mark.

fastcompany.com - 2026-07-17 08:09:03

The Shiller CAPE ratio measures valuation trends across the entire S&P 500 index. The CAPE ratio sustained a reading of more than 40 during the dot-com bubble.

fool.com - 2026-07-17 02:00:00

New Harbor Financial's John Llodra used his latest appearance on Adam Taggart's Thoughtful Money to deliver a stark message to buy-and-hold investors: the setup for a traditional 60/40 stock/bond portfolio looks worse today than at almost any point he can remember.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-16 16:13:17

The Shiller CAPE ratio suggests that the S&P 500 is historically expensive right now. The index is also as concentrated today, both in tech stocks and in its top 10 holdings, as it's ever been.

fool.com - 2026-07-16 14:01:00

The S&P 500 is near record highs, but is it actually overvalued? Brian Belski, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Humilis Investment Strategies, explains why he believes the market isn't as expensive as many investors think.

youtube.com - 2026-07-16 14:00:33

Yep. And you should, if you can.

fool.com - 2026-07-16 08:37:00

Halfway through the year, the U.S. equity market performance is broadening. That said, market concentration remains incredibly high, while equity and bond correlations sit in positive territory — conditions that scream a call for diversification.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-16 07:36:29

This market is in a three-way “tug-of-war”—and it's set up some sweet deals on our favorite 9%+ dividends.

forbes.com - 2026-07-15 09:25:07

US stock futures rise after soft CPI boosted rate cut hopes. See why today's PPI report, earnings and Treasury yields could decide the next move for US stocks.

fxempire.com - 2026-07-15 07:06:17

Artificial intelligence has been one of the most powerful drivers of growth throughout Wall Street since late 2022, but have investors grown impatient with skyrocketing valuations and circular funding?

benzinga.com - 2026-07-15 06:19:47

June's softer-than-expected CPI reading is a vital variable that keeps new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh from being forced to choke off market liquidity with aggressive rate hikes.

zacks.com - 2026-07-14 16:01:09

We did the math over a 30-year period, and it's not even close.

marketwatch.com - 2026-07-14 14:12:00

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is a low-cost fund that gives investors exposure to the top stocks on U.S. markets. While the S&P 500 has historically averaged annual returns of around 10%, future gains could be lower due to the stock market's strong performance in recent years.

fool.com - 2026-07-14 11:48:35

Aggregating analyst price targets for the S&P 500 companies produces a "bottom-up" price target for the entire index. Despite several headwinds facing the markets, analysts are very bullish on stocks.

fool.com - 2026-07-14 07:27:00

Slow and steady wins the race, even with seemingly modest contributions.

fool.com - 2026-07-14 06:48:00

Small caps have been having a banner year, with the Russell 2000 outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date. Some small-cap focused ETFs have also surpassed that benchmark.

youtube.com - 2026-07-13 18:58:34

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-13 17:06:02

While everyone chased AI darlings, a quiet dividend ETF sat ignored for three years and just staged a comeback that has income investors asking whether the whole playbook needs to change.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-13 16:05:53

Tom Lee from Fundstrat talks about SK Hynix's ADR listing on the Nasdaq and how it. He also expects a significant correction in U.S. markets later this year, but sees the S&P 500 rallying to hit 8,000 after.

youtube.com - 2026-07-13 16:05:29

The second-quarter earnings season—banks kick it off tomorrow—could be the catalyst that powers the stock market higher.

investopedia.com - 2026-07-13 15:15:49

Buy an income ETF, spend the income, and the ticker on your brokerage screen becomes a running scoreboard of what you actually own.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-13 15:05:51

Navigating the macroeconomic landscape in the first half of 2026 has been a study in contrasts. Markets have marched toward all-time highs even as historic valuation metrics flash warning signs behind the scenes.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-13 12:02:49

“In the short term we are focusing on potential resistance overhead, ranging from 7,500 to last month's closing high of 7,620

schaeffersresearch.com - 2026-07-13 09:05:55

Lori Calvasina, RBC Capital Markets head of U.S. equity strategy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, state of the economy, S&P year-end target, and more.

youtube.com - 2026-07-13 07:30:50

The index's price/earnings, or P/E, ratio depends on who is defining the “E.”

wsj.com - 2026-07-13 05:30:00

Investing in index funds is a good way to gain exposure to a broad range of stocks, but it's not without risk.

fool.com - 2026-07-13 01:00:00

Technically, the S&P 500 looks great. It looks set for a bullish breakout after 6 weeks of consolidation.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-12 16:00:00

The maximum Social Security retirement benefit in 2026 is $5,181 a month, a figure that only a tiny slice of workers ever actually collect. It requires paying the maximum FICA tax for 35 years and waiting until age 70 to claim. For the rare beneficiary who qualifies, the check amounts to $62,172 per year, indexed... The Maximum Social Security Check Is $5,108 a Month. Here's How Much Invested It Takes to Match It.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-12 09:34:20

The S&P 500 Index continued rising and neared its all-time high on Friday as some big tech companies like Nvidia and AMD rebounded. It ended the week at 7,575, with its perpetual futures on Hyperliquid ticking downwards today.

invezz.com - 2026-07-12 09:24:00

The Oracle of Omaha understands that too many investors easily fall into the trap of trying to outperform the market, ultimately undermining their own performance.

fool.com - 2026-07-11 18:38:00

The S&P 500 remains on track toward 8,000 as AI demand supports the rally, while Fed rate hike risks, tariff inflation, and stretched valuations may increase volatility.

fxempire.com - 2026-07-11 10:27:18

I define dividend growth stocks as those with dividend increases of 5 or more consecutive years. In this monthly series, I rank a selection of dividend growth stocks and present the top 10 stocks for consideration. This month, I'm presenting the top 10 dividend growth stocks with a 5-year yield-on-cost of 2.5% or higher and a consensus upside of at least 5%.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-11 09:00:00

For decades, the S&P 500 has been the gold standard for diversified investing.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-11 08:58:28

The S&P 500 continues to benefit from robust AI-driven business spending, with 2026 earnings forecasts and profit margins exceeding initial expectations. AI infrastructure buildout, exemplified by Alphabet's $175–$185B capex and SpaceX's $1.77T IPO, is catalyzing new commercial markets, notably in space and automation.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-11 08:30:00

S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended higher as Nvidia and Meta led tech stocks. Earnings, inflation and the Fed now hold the key to the next market move.

fxempire.com - 2026-07-11 05:50:59

The S&P 500 posted its second straight winning week, finishing up 1.3% from last Friday. Key Takeaways The S&P 500 posted a 1.3% weekly gain.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-10 18:26:44

US stocks ended higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 closing just shy of a record high as enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks offset concerns over renewed tensions in the Middle East. Investors also turned their attention to the start of the second-quarter earnings season next week, when major US banks will begin reporting results.

invezz.com - 2026-07-10 16:21:37

Fundstrat's Tom Lee returned to CNBC last week with a specific call: after a soft June, July should mark a turn higher for U.S.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-10 12:48:30

Expectations for S&P 500 companies that will begin reporting next week are flying pretty high, but only for a select few, notes HSBC.

marketwatch.com - 2026-07-10 08:26:00

Fresh tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz prompted the US Treasury Department to revoke a waiver allowing Iranian oil sales, and WTI crude jumped more than 5% on the news.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-10 07:54:43

Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures ease as semiconductor stocks retreat. Learn why the VIX is signaling a potential breakout in market volatility.

fxempire.com - 2026-07-10 06:15:58

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures eased on Friday, ​halting a strong Wall Street rally as investors weighed Middle East tensions and awaited the highly anticipated ‌Nasdaq debut of South Korean chip bellwether SK Hynix.

reuters.com - 2026-07-10 05:31:24

If you have a traditional IRA and you watched your balance drop earlier this year, the IRS quietly handed you a coupon. When your account value falls, you can convert those same shares to a Roth IRA and pay income tax on the depressed value, not the peak. Every dollar of recovery after the conversion... Convert Your IRA While the Market Is Crashing and the IRS Basically Gives You a Discount

247wallst.com - 2026-07-09 18:47:36