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Energy mutual funds are attracting increasing investor attention as global markets navigate heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Historically, the energy sector has performed well during periods of geopolitical instability because such events often disrupt global oil supply and push crude prices higher. The current situation in the Middle East has reinforced…

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The S&P 500 is down 1.6% so far in 2026. Meanwhile, emerging markets are up sharply, developed international markets are outperforming, and a decade-long valuation gap between US and non-US equities is finally closing. For US investors who have been almost entirely domestic, this shift is creating a real portfolio decision: how do you get…

Key Points AST SpaceMobile is redefining the telecommunications market through its BlueBird satellite designs. The company ended 2025 with more than $1 billion in contracted revenue and has formed dozens of partnerships with leading broadband networks. While the stock is riding high on its momentum, meaningful upside could be in store for patient investors. Reliable…

Stock market today: Following weak global cues and the skyrocketing crude oil price after escalation in the US-Iran war, the Indian stock market reversed its recovery trend and witnessed a bloodbath on Dalal Street. The Nifty 50 index crashed 775 points and closed at 23,002. The BSE Sensex nosedived 2,496 points, closing at 74,207. The…

Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St’s easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. US stock futures are pointing lower this morning, with E mini S&P 500 contracts down about 0.3%, as investors react to a firmer interest rate backdrop and ongoing Middle East tensions. The US 10 year Treasury yield is…

Key Points ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips offer distinct combinations of dividend durability, production momentum, and cash-flow potential in a $100-oil environment. The biggest risk across all three stocks is a pullback in oil prices toward the low $60s, which would pressure margins even if it isn’t necessarily catastrophic. As of today, oil sits at just…