Category: Uncategorized

Record keepers, asset managers and tech companies spend tens of millions of dollars annually on market research and product development, looking to find the next great thing for defined contribution plans. But there are much simpler ways to determine whether a product or service category will resonate. In the $3 million to $250 million 401(k)…

Tehran, Iran – The United States has reinforced its naval blockade on Iran’s southern ports, amid the escalating military confrontation between them. The US blockade on Iran was first imposed in mid-April and remained for over nine weeks. It was only lifted after the two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in June to…

Quick Read BofA forecasts three 25-basis-point rate hikes in 2026, making KRE’s diversified regional bank exposure a timely way to position for higher rates. The Fed raised its 2026 year-end inflation forecast to 3.6%, with nine officials projecting at least one rate hike before year-end. KRE’s 163 holdings and equal-weight structure limit single-stock risk while…

Earlier this month, Tesla investors got some much-needed good news when the electric vehicle maker reported that it delivered more than 480,000 vehicles in the second quarter. The 25% year-over-year increase marked Tesla’s best second-quarter performance, topping the 466,140 deliveries it reported in 2023. Tesla reported declining annual deliveries in 2024 and 2025, so any…

This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.

Technology mutual funds are ideal for investors seeking long-term growth and impressive returns. Improving industry fundamentals and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and data science, are key catalysts for the sector’s growth. In addition, most funds investing in securities from the technology sector take a growth-oriented approach that focuses on companies…

Tesla is set to release its second-quarter 2026 earnings report on July 22. Here’s Morningstar’s take on what to look for in Tesla’s earnings and the outlook for its stock. Key Morningstar Metrics for Tesla Fair Value Estimate : $450.00 Morningstar Rating <!–> : ★★★ Morningstar Economic Moat Rating –> : Narrow Morningstar Uncertainty Rating…

Citadel Securities says that green flags are flashing for the stock market even as the AI trade stumbles. The market marker said this week that several of the headwinds it previously saw for markets in the second half of 2026 have either eased or have reversed completely. However, one risk remains and is coming sharply…

The 130-year-old Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) is one of the oldest and most iconic stock market indexes. And with just 30 components, it is far more selective than the S&P 500 or the thousands of companies listed on the Nasdaq Composite. And while the Dow is getting more tech-focused — most notably with its…

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is in an earnings boom. The usual earnings bust never came. Wall Street’s forecast for S&P 500 profits over the next year has climbed to about $373 per share, up roughly 32% from a year ago. That is a rare number. Since 1990, forward earnings growth has been stronger only in…