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Shares of Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SPCX 1.90%) have been in a tailspin of late. The rocket company, which is also eyeing massive opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), initially soared when its shares began trading last month, but the rally has since cooled significantly. Last week, the stock fell to below its IPO price of…

Quick Read AI could drive US unemployment from 4% to 15%, gutting the 80% of federal tax revenue that comes from individual income taxes. Goldman Sachs estimates 15 million AI-driven layoffs, pushing unemployment halfway between the Great Recession and Great Depression peaks. Even hundreds of billions in AI company profits cannot offset the federal revenue…

Investors interested in Utilities stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. NextEra Energy (NEE) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? By taking a look at the stock’s year-to-date performance in…

The first half of 2026 brought plenty of volatility, particularly in memory stocks, while Wall Street remained distracted by short sellers and geopolitical tensions. As investors look ahead to the second half of the year, here are five predictions to watch. Earnings growth will accelerate My highest-confidence prediction for the second half of 2026 is…

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images If a frugal friend ever gives you an investing tip, it’s likely they’ll point you toward Vanguard. It adds up: Whether we’re talking about exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or mutual funds, Vanguard…

Nasdaq sign ©bfishadow Wall Street futures point to a stronger open U.S. stock futures traded higher on Monday, indicating Wall Street could begin the new week with gains after two consecutive sessions of sharp declines. Investors appear to be taking advantage of lower share prices following last week’s sell-off, with technology stocks leading the expected…

In the 2000s, when ETFs started to explode in the retail market, a couple of high-flying firms like iShares and Nasdaq announced their intent to enter the 401(k) market with great fanfare and compelling arguments. Though there are and were great advantages to ETFs over mutual funds, like price, efficiency and transparency, due to record-keeper…

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions have a major impact on the markets. When it raised its benchmark rate 11 consecutive times in 2022 and 2023, from nearly 0% to 5.25%-5.50%, many stocks crumbled. But when it reduced its rates six consecutive times in 2024 and 2025, ending at a range of 3.50%-3.75%, many of…

Photo by Pixaline on Pixabay The company is making a colossal bet on its future, and one number reveals the immediate cost to investors. For anyone holding Tesla (TSLA) stock, the story has always been about the future. But one number in the company’s latest outlook brings the cost of that future into sharp focus:…

For years, income investors didn’t have much of a choice. Bonds paid next to nothing, so anyone wanting a decent yield had to buy dividend-paying stocks. That has changed. With interest rates far higher than they were a few years ago, bonds are paying real income again, which sets up a genuine debate for 2026:…