Market Trends & News in the Stock Market

May 15, 2026 by Geoffrey Seiler

Stocks Are Near All-Time Highs: Is Now a Bad Time to Invest?

The stock market has been on a roll since the end of March.

May 15, 2026 by Sean Williams

The Valuation Tool Warren Buffett Referred to as "Probably the Best Single Measure of Where Valuations Stand" Has Sounded an Alarm for Wall Street

The grim reality is that the stock market isn't offering much in the way of value.

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May 15, 2026 by Katie Brockman

If I Could Tell All Investors 1 Thing About the Stock Market Right Now, It's This

The future of the market is uncertain, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing.

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May 15, 2026 by Sean Williams

Wall Street Bids Adieu to Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Ushers in an Era of Historic FOMC Division

The central bank may be transforming from Wall Street's foundation to a liability before our eyes.

A rocket ship emitting pink spheres, illustrating the stock market rise from artificial intelligence (AI) growth stocks.

May 15, 2026 by Daniel Foelber

The "Magnificent Seven" Has Gained $4.8 Trillion Since the Start of April. Here's Why That's a Risk to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100.

Market concentration can amplify gains but also compound declines during a stock market sell-off.

May 15, 2026 by Adam Levy

From Bad to Worse: The Federal Reserve's May Inflation Forecast Is Terrible News for Stock Investors

Consumer prices continue to creep higher as the conflict in Iran continues.

May 14, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz

"The Big Short's" Michael Burry vs. Renowned Economist Ed Yardeni: One Thinks the Stock Market Is Going to 8,250, and the Other Sees an Imminent "Bloody Car Crash."

Some investors believe the market's extraordinary run can continue, while others recommend investors move into cash.

May 14, 2026 by David Dierking

Buy, Sell, or Hold SCHD?

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) got off to a stellar start in 2026, but tech stocks have come back with a vengeance. It's still looking like a buy.

May 14, 2026 by Katie Brockman

iShares S&P 500 ETF vs. Russell 2000 Growth: Is Large-Cap Stability or Small-Cap Growth the Better Buy?

Expense ratios and dividend yields set these two ETFs apart, while their sector exposures and risk profiles cater to distinct investor priorities.

May 14, 2026 by Josh Kohn-Lindquist

Stock Market Today, May 14: U.S. Indexes Move Higher as Cisco Pops and AI-Chipmaker Cerebras Debuts

On May 14, 2026, Cisco’s earnings-fueled jump helped propel major U.S. benchmarks to fresh records amid a broader AI-driven rally.

May 14, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski

Is the iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF the Best Broad Market Fund?

This ETF invests in the gamut of U.S. stocks, but is there a better all-market option?

May 14, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski

Vanguard VXUS vs SPDR SPGM: Which is the Better International ETF?

Both ETFs are solid options for investors looking to diversify with international stocks, but for different reasons.

May 14, 2026 by John Ballard

The Battle of iShares ETFs: Should You Buy the S&P 500 ETF or Russell 2000?

Expense ratios, sector weights, and volatility reveal key differences between these iShares ETFs. Explore how portfolio composition shapes long-term outcomes.

May 14, 2026 by Mark Roussin, CPA

6 ETFs to Buy in Q2 2026

All 6 ETFs could run higher to end the year

May 14, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz

Kevin Warsh Is the New Fed Chair and Rates May Not Drop This Year. Here's What That Means for Your Portfolio.

After a long and controversial process, the U.S. Senate approved Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve.

May 14, 2026 by Anders Bylund

Dow Jones Hits 50,000 For the First Time As Nvidia And Broadcom Power Market Indexes Higher

The Dow just hit 50,000 for the first time, and all three major indexes are up about 1% at midday. Here's what's driving the moves and what it means for your portfolio.

May 14, 2026 by Andy Gould

REET vs. GQRE: Which Global Real Estate ETF Is the Better Buy?

Compare how expense ratios, drawdowns, and portfolio breadth set these two global real estate ETFs apart for investors with different priorities.

May 14, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

Which Is the Better Tech ETF, Vanguard's VGT or State Street's XLK?

Expense ratios, diversification, and dividend yields set these two tech giants apart. See how their core strategies impact portfolio choices.

May 14, 2026 by Selena Maranjian

Here's What Warren Buffett's Company Dumped Late Last Year -- and What It Bought Instead.

The sale was big, but the company remains Berkshire's top stock holding.