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Midterm History Gives Stocks a Seasonal Tailwind
Stocks have often gained after midterm elections, with strong average returns across three quarters. The pattern may help long-term investors set expectations, but it cannot promise a rally or remove the risks of stock funds.
McDonald's Raises Dividend as Shares Near a 52-Week Low
McDonald's raised its quarterly dividend by 4% to $1.93, or $7.72 annualized, as shares fell 21.1% this year and U.S. foot traffic weakened. Franchise rents and royalties support the payout, but higher interest costs and soft sales remain risks.
Four Infrastructure ETFs Raise Monthly Payouts for September
Infrastructure Capital raised monthly distributions for QVOL, BNDS, SCAP and ICAP. The new payments are due September 30, but QVOL's targeted annual rate is neither a yield nor a guaranteed return.
Realty Income Offers Monthly Income With a Valuation Catch
Realty Income has raised its dividend 136 times since 1994 and pays monthly. Its roughly 5.9% cited yield comes with a P/E above 40 and a 14% five-year share-price decline.
The No. 1 Move Investors Should Make Before a Market Downturn
Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase have flagged risks including high valuations, inflation and debt. Before adding stocks, investors can check whether their cash, diversification and use of leverage fit the losses they can afford to take.
SpaceX IPO Hype Puts Retail Traders on the Wrong Side of Timing
SpaceX's completed IPO and staggered lockups have put event-driven trading in focus. Retail investors may have fewer tools than professionals, so the stock's business fundamentals matter more than the market noise.
SpaceX Shares Shed $120 Billion After Earnings
SpaceX shares fell 13.61% in one day after earnings, wiping out about $120 billion in market value. The drop raises a practical question for investors: how much exposure to one company is too much?
Should You Invest in Stocks When Valuations Are High?
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have more than doubled since early 2023, while the S&P 500's Shiller CAPE reached 41. A Schwab comparison of five investing approaches over 20 years shows the potential cost of waiting for a better entry point.
Record Highs Do Not Make Stocks Immune to a Downturn
The S&P 500 has set more than two dozen record highs in 2026, while valuation measures have climbed to rare levels. Those readings point to risk, not a reliable date for a selloff.
Warren Buffett's Crash Advice Starts With Cash, Not Forecasts
Buffett's crash playbook starts with cash, not forecasts. A reserve can keep household bills from forcing stock sales, while a downturn may bring lower prices for businesses investors already value.
IDACORP's $0.90 Dividend Puts Cash Flow to the Test
IDACORP's board approved a $0.90 quarterly dividend, or $3.60 annualized. The higher payout comes as the utility faces major infrastructure costs and questions about whether cash flow can cover both dividends and investment.
Howard Marks Warns of Dollar Risk as U.S. Debt Tops $40 Trillion
Howard Marks says rising federal debt could eventually weaken the dollar. But investors who flee U.S. stocks may swap one risk for another, so his memo favors diversification over a single hedge.
The Magnificent Seven May Be Seven Stocks, but They Share One Big Risk
The Magnificent Seven dominate the U.S. market, and all seven have significant exposure to AI. That overlap can make a portfolio of seven stocks act like one crowded bet, even when index funds hold them alongside hundreds of other companies.
Midterm Elections Carry a Small, Short-Term Market Risk
Polls point to a possible Democratic takeover of at least one chamber in November. But the historical market penalty is modest and applies most directly to a full sweep. Here's what investors should, and shouldn't, take from the data.
Is It Too Late to Start Investing? Why Starting Now Still Matters
More than half of workers report less than $100,000 in retirement savings. Hypothetical projections based on 8% annual growth show how steady investing could build a meaningful balance over time.
Automated index investing can build wealth without market expertise
Vanguard's 2026 retirement-plan report finds much higher participation in plans with automatic enrollment. Its figures show why steady contributions may matter more than trying to time the market.
VanEck's Semiconductor ETF Offers Concentrated Exposure to AI Growth
Nvidia and TSMC have helped SMH outperform a rival chip fund as demand tied to AI grows. But a 41 P/E and large stakes in a handful of companies make it a concentrated bet.
VerifyMe's Reverse Split Leaves Its Merger Dividend at Risk
VerifyMe's 1-for-10 reverse split takes effect September 29. A $1.50 post-split dividend depends on the proposed Open World merger closing, and the split itself does not create value.
Retirement Investing Doesn't Stop at 65. Here's How to Think About It
Retirement investing means funding near-term withdrawals while keeping some money invested for later years. Age-based rules and a three-bucket approach can help you plan, but neither guarantees a result.
Three ETFs investors watch after sharp market drops
With the S&P 500 trading near dot-com bubble valuations, some investors are eyeing growth and dividend ETFs for bargains if the market stumbles. Here's how three funds compare on returns and holdings.
Emerging Markets ETF dividend surges as FEM lifts payout
First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund just raised its quarterly dividend by 50 percent to $0.2849 per share. The move pushes its annual yield to about 3.5 percent and is drawing new interest from income-focused investors.
Amazon lines up for Anthropic IPO as AI rivalry heats up
Anthropic could go public as soon as November, but Amazon's big investment and $100 billion AWS deal give investors another way into AI-without the wild swings of a fresh IPO.
Three signals investors cannot ignore in today's market
Oil is trading near $91 a barrel. Treasury yields are climbing. S&P 500 earnings forecasts keep rising. These three signals are shaping the outlook for stocks as investors weigh inflation, war risk, and how much longer the rally can last.
Tech stock valuations push investors to rethink as returns beat the market
Tech ETFs like QQQ and VGT have posted annual returns of 16% to 26% in recent years. But high prices and market uncertainty are making some investors question their tech exposure.
Three stocks for new investors to watch in 2026
Many new investors worry they missed out on the best stock market gains. Index funds and a few blue-chip stocks can help build a solid base for long-term growth-without needing to watch the market every day.
Frontier Developments hands investors rare special dividend after record profit
Frontier Developments is paying out its first special dividend after a year of record profits, fueled by strong sales of Jurassic World Evolution, Planet franchises, and a new Disney licensing deal.
S&P 500 profits surge past index gains as chipmakers and energy fuel earnings
S&P 500 companies are set for a third straight quarter of earnings growth above 25 percent. Chipmakers and energy firms are leading the charge, while the index price lags behind profit forecasts.
Bond ETF under strain as yields climb
The iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF now pays a 4.82% yield, but recent rate hikes and five years of negative returns show the risks for investors chasing income and stability.
More Americans own stocks, but most market wealth stays at the top
Fifty-eight percent of U.S. adults now own stocks, often through index funds like the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. But the richest Americans still hold most of the market, leaving everyday investors with new choices and risks.
How long it takes for the stock market to recover after big drops
Market crashes of 30% or more have hit about once a decade, but since 1957, the S&P 500 has usually taken just over four years to recover. Recovery times have ranged from six months to more than seven years.
S&P 500 valuation nears dot-com bubble levels as market risks grow
The S&P 500 is trading at its highest valuation since the dot-com era, putting investors on edge as inflation, rising rates, and global tensions threaten future returns.
Why owning the whole stock market is still a smart way to invest
Jack Bogle's index fund idea let regular people buy the whole market for almost nothing. Here's how his simple, long-term plan can help you build wealth and dodge the traps of stock picking and high fees.
Buffett admits missing Google IPO was a costly mistake as Berkshire changes course on tech
Warren Buffett saw Google's promise but chose not to buy in at its IPO. That decision cost Berkshire Hathaway a rare shot at early tech profits-and Buffett later called it his biggest investing regret.
Tech bets push VUG past IWO in growth ETF face-off
VUG's rock-bottom 0.03% fee and heavy tech exposure have driven bigger five-year gains than IWO. But those big bets mean sharper risk if the AI surge cools. IWO, focused on small caps, spreads risk wider but costs more.
Costco's cash pile sparks talk of special dividend
Costco is sitting on nearly $20 billion in cash. With quarterly earnings coming up, investors are watching for any sign of a special dividend or stock split.
Fed rate hike shakes markets, puts silver in the spotlight
The Federal Reserve's first rate increase since 2023 sent stocks sliding, pushed the 10-year Treasury yield near 5 percent, and left investors rethinking silver's place in their portfolios.
How compound interest turns small investments into real long-term gains
Put $100 a month into a stock fund earning 15 percent a year, and you could see it grow to over $24,000 in ten years. Compounding can push your money far past what you put in, especially if you reinvest dividends.
Bond yields hit nineteen-year high, shaking up income investing
Yields on 30-year Treasuries have jumped to 5.35 percent, pushing investors to rethink bonds versus dividend stocks as higher rates squeeze both markets and household budgets.
Anthropic IPO aims for $100 billion as S&P 500 funds quietly pull ahead
Anthropic wants to raise $100 billion in its IPO, but history shows many big-name debuts fall short of broad market funds. Here's why S&P 500 ETFs often give investors steadier long-term growth.
Retirees use layered cash tactics to ride out market swings
Retirees facing choppy markets have to decide how much cash to keep handy and where to stash it so they can pay the bills when investments drop. Here's how to set up withdrawals and guard against inflation.
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