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The tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed in early market action on Tuesday, as Big Tech companies kick off their earnings season. Google (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) will report after the bell on Wednesday, with Intel (INTC) set to follow on Thursday. Intel’s stock has been riding the AI data center growth story to new highs, though…

The Cryptocurrency Trading Training course offered by The Knowledge Academy is the best interactive option for people interested in learning how to trade cryptocurrency. It offers a free, self-paced version where traders can sign up and complete the course on their own terms. However, what distinguishes The Knowledge Academy from other platforms is a live,…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…