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U.S. equities have been solid so far in 2026, and according to JPMorgan’s global investment strategist, Kriti Gupta, the S&P 500 could climb as high as 9,000 by mid-2027. That would mark a gain of about 20% from where the index sits now. The bank’s analysts back that outlook with two specific picks for the […]

For most of the past three years, Jim Cramer kept his distance from Moderna, treating the biotech stock with skepticism bordering on avoidance. The Cambridge, Massachusetts, company had become synonymous with the pandemic trade, and Cramer’s enthusiasm faded as demand for Covid-era vaccines dried up. That changed on his “Mad Money” show on July 1,

Starting July 4, parents and grandparents will have a new way to begin investing for children from birth, complete with a $1,000 government contribution for many eligible newborns. But in a recent episode of Focus on Finance Forum, Jeffrey Levine, CFP, Chief Planning Officer at Focus Partners Wealth, said families shouldn’t assume the new Trump

Whether you’re a homeowner or just starting to tour houses with your real estate agent, there’s a good chance you’ve used a multiple listing service (MLS). An MLS is a private database used by Realtors to sell homes and find properties for their clients to buy. If your agent sends you a list of houses

If retail has a big three comprised of Walmart, Amazon, and Target, Target serves as the clear bronze medalist on that list. The retailer lacks the billions Walmart has been able to spend to breach the digital advantage Amazon had. The retailer, for example, could not build out its own same-day delivery system to match

BNP Paribas has been one of the few Wall Street firms that is bearish on EV industry leader Tesla. Late last year, the firm initiated coverage with an underperform rating and a $280 price target. BNPP cited unrealistic goals and a bloated valuation as the reasons for the bearish outlook on the industry-leading EV maker.

Mortgage rates have decreased, according to Freddie Mac. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is down six basis points to 6.43% — a seven-week low. The average 15-year FRM has declined by five basis points to 5.79%. I may not be buying a home right now, but as a real estate journalist, I took a

Micron Technology just delivered the best quarter in its history. However, three days later, a federal courtroom in California turned that story upside down. A class-action lawsuit filed on June 25 accuses Micron (MU), Samsung, and SK Hynix of secretly restricting memory chip supply to inflate prices by as much as 700% since 2022.  The

It’s the Fourth of July weekend! Happy 250th to the Grand Old Republic! May the heat spreading across much of the United States not get to you too much. And one more thing: Enjoy lower gas prices. Maybe not as low as the $2.50 a gallon President Trump was demanding this week — along with

Bank of America isn’t backing away from Amazon (AMZN) stock after Prime Day. For the most part, investors went into the event looking for cracks. The concerns pertained to deal fatigue, softer shopping baskets, and an evolving sales calendar, making Amazon’s retail momentum look less clean heading into the next quarter. Instead, BofA found plenty in