S&P 500 Index (^SPX)

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world.

Income investors seeking the potential benefits of an actively managed strategy this year should consider the Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF (PAPI). The fund combines dividends income with a sys...

The current market offers a historic opportunity for dividend stocks. We detail why this is a historic opportunity for dividend investors. We also discuss some of the names that we are buying to take ...

S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise despite tariff uncertainty. Traders await Powell's speech and CPI data for insights on inflation, interest rates, and market outlook.

At the open, the US indices all gapped a bit lower. However, since then we have seen a lot of recovery, and it looks like the overall trend will continue.

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of the economy. They are closely watched by policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses because they help them to make...

Interest rates are historically high. Bonds often offer higher yields than REITs. Yet, REITs crush them over the long run. Here's why.

The U.S. stock market slumped Friday, with the S&P 500 giving up its weekly gain after investors fretted over reciprocal tariffs planned by President Donald Trump.

The S&P 500 finished the week in the red despite midweek gains, posting a 0.2% loss from last Friday. The index now sits 1.52% below its record close on January 23, 2025 and is up 2.68% year to date.