Did you know that on Dec. 31, 1978, the S&P 500 paid a dividend yield as high as 5.3%? Many younger investors have never experienced an environment like that, but for older generations, it was once common for equity income... Read more
You probably heard it here first, but April 14 was World Quantum Day, a benchmark date that enables the entire industry to raise a glass and note the rising importance of quantum science and technology while boosting public awareness of... Read more
Financial media has coined yet another term, and this time it is the “SaaS-pocalypse,” referring to the potentially negative impact of artificial intelligence on software-as-a-service companies. Seemingly each time a new agentic model is released by Anthropic, shares of software... Read more
With more than 5,000 U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds （ETFs） available according to ETF Central’s screening tool, competition in the industry is intense. This is especially true for boutique asset managers launching new strategies and trying to stand out against giants like... Read more
Central banks around the world are enamored with gold. According to the World Gold Council, they collectively hold roughly a fifth of all the gold ever mined. The appeal comes down to a few core traits: gold is widely accepted,... Read more
While many commodities are used primarily for industrial purposes, gold holds a unique role as an investment. Beyond its use in jewelry, the precious metal is seen as a store of value, or inflation hedge, holding up even when government-backed... Read more
For decades, U.S. investors have exhibited a pronounced home-country bias. That bias shows up in portfolios that overweight U.S. equities relative to their share of global market capitalization. In 2026, however, there are growing signs that this dynamic is beginning... Read more
Just as dividends can compound positively over time, fees work in the opposite direction by steadily eroding returns. While many brokerages have eliminated trading commissions and account maintenance fees, investors who use mutual funds and exchange-traded funds （ETFs） still pay... Read more
One of the most successful stock pickers of the modern era is set to retire at the end of 2026: William Danoff, the longtime lead manager of Fidelity Contrafund （ticker: FCNTX）。 Danoff has been at the helm for more than... Read more
Even in a bull market, it’s wise for retirees to keep money for the next few years in a conservative bucket to preserve their spending power. Those who haven’t yet retired may also want to set some money aside for... Read more
The S&P 500 hasn’t delivered much to investors so far in 2026, but the best-performing exchange-traded funds of 2026 are a rare exception. Though the market has managed to rebound recently on optimism that the war in Iran may be... Read more
Artificial intelligence has been the foundation of a multiyear stock market rally, and while most of the focus has been on AI infrastructure like semiconductors, memory storage solutions, HVAC and energy, companies that specialize in AI agents are gaining momentum.... Read more