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3 Top-Ranked Nuveen Mutual Funds to Boost Your Portfolio
With $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026, Nuveen, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America. It manages a wide range of mutual funds, including both equity and fixed-income funds, and domestic and foreign funds. The company was founded in 1898 by John Nuveen.…
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Building Canada strong by investing in wastewater infrastructure in Green Hill
GREEN HILL, NS, July 20, 2026 /CNW/ — Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities. The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $51 billion in a wide range of infrastructure projects across the country that support economic prosperity,…
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Is Social Security taxed? Changes in 2027 could impact your benefits
While Social Security benefits are taxed for individuals who meet certain income thresholds, various bills have attempted to lower or eliminate that burden: In Sep. 2025, Senator Ruben Gallego, a Democrat from Arizona, reintroduced the You Earned It, You Keep It Act, which would stop federal taxation of Social Security benefits. To make up for lost…
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HDFC Defence Fund leads thematic mutual funds in three-year CAGR returns; delivers 42.0% gain
HDFC Defence Fund delivered 42.0% CAGR returns over three years and 15.1% CAGR over the last one year, according to ACE MF data on July 7. Moneycontrol Desk July 20, 2026 / 14:56 IST Among thematic mutual funds that meet the screen used for this ranking, HDFC Defence Fund is at the top on three-year…
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Parag Parikh Conservative Hybrid Fund leads conservative hybrid mutual funds in three-year CAGR returns; delivers 10.7% gain
Parag Parikh Conservative Hybrid Fund delivered 10.7% CAGR returns over three years and 5.4% CAGR over the last one year, according to ACE MF data on July 7. Moneycontrol Desk July 20, 2026 / 14:57 IST Among conservative hybrid mutual funds that meet the screen used for this ranking, Parag Parikh Conservative Hybrid Fund is…
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The Russell 2000 Is Outpacing the S&P 500 in 2026. Is It Too Late to Buy Small-Cap ETFs?
After spending much of the past several years trailing large-cap stocks, U.S. small caps have staged an impressive comeback in 2026. The Russell 2000 has outpaced the S&P 500 year-to-date, up approximately 20%, prompting many investors to wonder whether they have already missed the opportunity. However, despite the recent strong performance, the valuation gap between…
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Funds that double your stock bets or shorts are more popular than ever — and are facing regulatory ire overseas
ETFs that allow investors to double, or triple, the daily performance of a stock or index are growing bigger than ever, Though the market category is more than 20 years old, more than 400 of 700 US leveraged ETFs have been launched in the last two years, according to Baird Strategas. They now manage roughly…
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101 mutual funds doubled money in 5 years. Are they still worth buying?
Over 100 mutual funds doubled investors’ money in five years, led by infrastructure and PSU funds with returns of up to 188%. But recent performance has weakened sharply, highlighting the risks of chasing past winners. Experts say sectoral themes move in cycles and advise investors to favour diversified funds over concentrated bets, while staying positive…
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4 Top-Ranked Tech Stocks Set to Beat Expectations This Earnings Season
The technology sector is gaining momentum from the ongoing wave of digital transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Technology companies have been spending heavily on AI as demand expands beyond model training into inference, agentic AI and eventually physical AI, creating sustained demand for advanced semiconductors. Rather than being concentrated in…
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The stock market is making dubious history
Despite the stock market’s roller-coaster ride in March, 2026 is shaping up as another banner year for equities. Since early June, the time-tested Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 0.77%), benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.01%), and technology-driven Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 1.40%) have soared to all-time highs. Investors don’t have to dig too deeply to uncover the…