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Seiya Tabuchi/iStock via Getty Images By James Picerno The case for indexing is well established, supported by academic and empirical research. But while there’s a strong case for passive investing within an asset class, in our view the argument weakens—if not breaks

05:51:32 PM IST, 14 Jul 2026 Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today | Live: IBM drags tech stocks lower IBM shares plunged sharply in premarket trading after the company issued a weaker-than-expected revenue outlook. The decline spilled over to other software and consulting firms including Oracle, ServiceNow, Accenture and Adobe.…

If you’re looking for a Large Cap Value fund category, then a potential option is MFS Value R6 (MEIKX). MEIKX bears a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on various forecasting factors like size, cost, and past performance. Objective MEIKX is classified in the Large Cap Value segment by Zacks, which…

Warren Buffett excluded the Bill and Melinda French Gates Foundation from his annual charitable stock gifts on Tuesday, directing the full donation to four family-linked foundations instead. According to a Berkshire Hathaway news release, Buffett will convert 8,000 Class A shares into 12 million Class B shares, with 9 million going to the Susan Thompson…

With second-quarter corporate earnings looking strong, it pays to invest alongside some well-known — and wealthy — technology leaders. – Getty Images/iStockphoto Another spectacular earnings season is coming up. The best earnings will be in three sectors: energy, information technology and materials. In energy, recommended names include Okeanis Eco Tankers ECO, International Seaways INSW, Teekay…

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been the most valuable company in the world due to the strength of its chip business. As tech companies invest in artificial intelligence (AI) and develop next-gen models, the need for Nvidia’s leading chips continues to grow. They aren’t, however, very economical for companies, which is why some businesses have gone…

By FATIMA HUSSEIN and KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — With Social Security’s looming insolvency date roughly six years away, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is announcing plans to introduce a proposal to grapple with one of the most consequential financial challenges facing the federal government. The Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Maintaining Income Security for Everyone,…

Nasdaq set to rebound but Dow called lower after IBM shocker Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock Wall Street looked set for a mixed open as investors digested a 23% plunge in IBM shares, another jump in oil prices and the start of the second-quarter earnings season. Dow Jones futures were down 281 points, or…

RXO is poised to bolster its bottom line as the truckload market continues to tighten, leading the transportation and technology firm’s shares to once again rally, according to BMO Capital Markets. The investment bank initiated coverage of the shipping name at outperform. It also put a $35 price target, suggesting 29% upside from Monday’s close.…

WHEN: Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15, 2026  WHERE: CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Following Berkshire Hathaway’s recent announcement regarding Warren Buffett’s annual charitable donations, Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett sits down with CNBC’s Becky Quick. Tune in to “Squawk Box” (M-F, 6AM-9AM ET) tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15 for that exclusive interview starting at 6AM ET.  Transcript to follow…