FSTA vs. PBJ: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?
The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) carries a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.08% compared to the 0.61% charged by Invesco Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ).
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VOO vs. VTI: If a Bear Market Is Coming, Here's Which One I'm Stocking Up On
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF and Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF both offer broad exposure to U.S. stocks.
GSK Decides Not To Progress Development Of Camlipixant In Refractory Chronic Cough
(RTTNews) - GSK plc (GSK, GSK.L) issued an update on the CALM-1 and CALM-2 phase III clinical trials, which assessed the efficacy and safety of two doses of camlipixant in adults with refractory chronic cough. The compa…
Applied Digital Just Hit a Key AI Infrastructure Milestone. Is the Stock a Buy?
Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD) just added more operational AI capacity at Polaris Forge 1, giving investors a fresh data point on its repeatable growth model. The opportunity is clear: turn raw power into leased AI infr…
Oil Headed For Sharp Weekly Gain As Middle East Conflict Escalates
(RTTNews) - Oil prices traded higher on Friday and headed for a sharp weekly gain amid escalating Middle East tensions as both the U.S. and Iran intensified military confrontation over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
12 Words From Billionaire Warren Buffett That Will Echo Through Wall Street for Years to Come
Although Warren Buffett retired as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO on Dec. 31, his investing wisdom and philosophies still hold plenty of weight on Wall Street.
Skanska Q2 Net Income Rises
(RTTNews) - Skanska AB (SKAb.ST) reported that its second quarter net income increased to 2.57 billion Swedish kronor from 1.68 billion kronor, prior year. Earnings per share according to IFRS was 6.17 kronor compared t…
Nvidia and AMD Investors Must Be Prepared for Aug. 4
Aug. 4 is a major date for AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) investors alike. It's when AMD reports second-quarter earnings, and it has major implications for both stocks.
3 Dividend ETFs Built for Long-Term Investors to Buy and Hold
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation is the king of dividend ETFs and a reliable source of payout growth.
These 2 Industrial Stocks Will Benefit From the Trillion-Dollar AI Spending Boom
Data center growth is increasing demand for power, cooling, and other physical infrastructure.
3 Reasons SpaceX Stock Could Drop 30% by 2028
SpaceX should face increased competition that will put its ambitions in question.
Danske Bank Q2 Profit Climbs, Raises FY26 Profit View - Update
(RTTNews) - Danske Bank A/S (DNSKF, DANSKE.CO) reported Friday higher profit and income in its second quarter. The Danish bank also raised fiscal 2026 profit outlook.
This Detroit Auto Stock Has Soared, but There's Still One Nagging Problem: China
GM China peaked financially almost 10 years ago, but now the business is a liability.
Cotton Falls Back on Thursday
Thursday’s price action saw cotton futures pull back, closing down 40 to 47 points in the nearbys. Crude oil prices were down 77 cents so far on the day, with the US dollar index up $0.400 to $99.835.
This Utility Stock Could Benefit From the AI Power Bottleneck
Vistra (NYSE: VST) is becoming part of the AI infrastructure debate as big tech races to secure reliable electricity. With nuclear assets, dispatchable power, and long-term hyperscaler agreements, Vistra could benefit i…
Assa Abloy Earnings Up In Q2
(RTTNews) - ASSA ABLOY AB (ASS.L, ASAZF, ASSAb.ST), an access solutions company, on Friday reported higher net income in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the previous year.
The S&P 500 Is Flashing an Ominous Warning That's Been Observed Only Once Before. Will History Repeat Itself?
The Shiller CAPE ratio measures valuation trends across the entire S&P 500 index.
What Donald Trump's Strait of Hormuz Stance Could Mean for Your Social Security Benefits in 2027
The annual Social Security COLA is determined using inflation data from the third quarter of each year.
Netflix Reported Record Quarterly Revenue of $12.6 Billion, but Guidance Came in Below Expectations. Here’s What It Means for Investors.
While the company notched a slight beat on earnings, it fell a bit short of the consensus analyst revenue estimate.
Cocoa Prices Sink on Tepid European Cocoa Demand
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) on Thursday closed down -521 (-8.86%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed down -385 (-8.82%).
Cotton Falls Back on Thursday
Thursday’s price action saw cotton futures pull back, closing down 40 to 47 points in the nearbys. Crude oil prices were down 77 cents so far on the day, with the US dollar index up $0.400 to $99.835.
IBM Just Pre-Announced an Earnings Miss. The Reason Reveals Where AI Money Is Really Flowing.
IBM released preliminary second-quarter results a week early, showing revenue of $17.2 billion, up just 1% year over year and below the company's own expectations.
Dollar Boosted by US Economic Strength and Hawkish Fed Comments
The dollar index (DXY00) rose by +0.27% on Thursday. The dollar rallied on Thursday as better-than-expected US economic reports signaled economic strength and lifted T-note yields. Weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fel…
Cattle Extends Losses on Thursday
Live cattle futures rounded out the Thursday session with contracts down $2.35 to $3.05. Cash trade started to pick up, with a few light northern sales of $378-380 dressed and live action reported at $238-240 by USDA, w…