AvigatorPhotographer / iStock via Getty Images This article will be updated throughout the day, so check back often for more daily updates. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) closed down 0.2% on Tuesday, its third straight day of losses, after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported fewer job losses for October, and more jobs gained in November -- but unemployment and underemployment both on the rise. As Wednesday dawns, however, the market seems poised for a turnaround and is up 0.3% premarket ...

George Khelashvili / Shutterstock.com Quick Read Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF (DBEU) returned 20.18% year-to-date despite currency hedging. This outpaced the S&P 500’s 18.7%. DBEU hedges against six European currencies to reduce volatility from dollar fluctuations. The fund yields 2.98% and holds 414 stocks across European financials and industrials. If you’re thinking about retiring or know someone who is, there are three quick questions causing many Americans to realize they can retir ...

James Leynse / Corbis Historical via Getty Images This article will be updated throughout the day, so check back often for more daily updates. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) lost 0.6% last week, but may gain nearly all that back in just one day Monday. The ETF is up 0.5% premarket as investors get set to receive a whole raft of economic news this week. On Tuesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will report nonfarm payrolls figures for November, giving us our freshest data yet on the ...

Core Insights - The European markets have shown unexpected resilience in 2025, with the iShares Core MSCI Europe (IEUR) ETF achieving a year-to-date return of 33.85%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 ETFs which returned 18.7% and 18.6% respectively [1][4]. Market Performance - The iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF has gained momentum since April 2025, driven by tariff concerns and a weakening dollar, attracting institutional investors to European markets [4][6]. - The ETF consists of 992 stocks from 15 different European nations, with ASML being the largest holding at 2.87% [4][5]. Economic Context - Despite facing challenges such as illegal migration, energy dependence on Russia, and internal conflicts among EU members, the European market has demonstrated strength [1][6]. - The ETF was trading at $53 in April and has since climbed over 33%, reaching new highs as of the current writing [6].

It's hard to beat dividend-paying stocks -- in part because they tend to increase their payouts regularly.So you've got $2,000 to invest -- or perhaps $20,000 or more. Where should you invest it? I'd like to suggest some dividend-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) -- funds that trade like stocks. Each is invested in a range of dividend-paying stocks.It's hard to beat dividend-paying stocks because healthy and growing ones offer three ways to profit:Their stock price will likely appreciate over timeThey wi ...

By the end of 2025, the U.S. economy feels almost in a Nirvana state.Economic growth has been strong. Inflation has cooled. The Federal Reserve has already delivered three consecutive rate cuts. Stocks are at record highs, not just among mega-caps but even small caps. • iShares Russell 2000 ETF stock is approaching key resistance levels. What’s behind IWM new highs?Even the loudest fears such as trade tariffs, AI-driven layoffs, or a policy mistake failed to materialize. The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow is trackin ...

Shares of major North American gold miners blasted to record highs on Thursday as the Fed's third consecutive interest-rate cut continued to fuel one of the most powerful precious-metals rallies in decades.Newmont Corp. (NYSE:NEM) — the world’s biggest miner — surged 6.1% in late-afternoon New York trading, marking fresh all-time highs and putting the stock on track for its strongest single-day performance since July. The move extends Newmont's staggering year-to-date gain to 168%.Peer Barrick Mining Corp. ...

Thinkstock The exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry has grown in all directions in 2025. ETFs have become a prominent investment in a portfolio by demonstrating impressive growth. From every corner of the globe and every type of investor, ETFs have grown in both measures. Every major ETF has seen inflows this year, and industry trends point to continued momentum for 2026. Known for low-risk, steady returns and ultimate diversification, ETFs have become a top choice during periods of market uncertainty. SPD ...

2024 Getty Images / Getty Images News via Getty Images This article will be updated throughout the day, so check back often for more daily updates. Today's the day. For the past 48 hours or so, the Federal Open Market Committee has been meeting and debating whether to lower interest rates one final time this year. This afternoon, the decision will be made. About 90% of pundits polled seem to be confident the answer will be: Yes. But the very fact that this is not a surprise means investors aren't reacti ...

pabradyphoto / iStock via Getty Images This article will be updated throughout the day, so check back often for more daily updates. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) closed down 0.3% on Monday as higher yields on U.S. 10-Year Treasury notes tempted investors away from stocks and toward bonds. As yields reversed over the evening, though, so too is sentiment about stocks. Premarket, the Voo is looking like it might open 0.1% higher today. How long will that optimism last, though? Perhaps less than ...