The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed down -1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.49%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -1.02%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell -1.51%. Stock indexes settled sharply lower on Friday, with the S&P 500 posting a…
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This week, Donald Trump has been leading the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of American independence. And it is hard to escape the irony that the current head of state is every bit as autocratic as a Hanoverian king – and then some. Seldom have Thomas Jefferson’s words sounded so hollow than on the lips…
New York: US corporate earnings season gathers steam in the coming week as Alphabet and Intel are set to offer updates that could sway the market-leading AI trade amid high profit expectations and Iran war uncertainty. The S&P 500 skidded on Friday to post a weekly decline, dragged down by a steep pullback in high-flying…
There are many reasons to scream right now—from cyclospora to corrupt politicians avoiding accountability. What if instead we collectively squealed for ice cream on National Ice Cream Day? Well, we’re in luck because it’s today: Sunday, July 19, 2026. Here’s some history along with deals to make this cool snack an even sweeter treat. Before…
In this episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, Motley Fool contributors Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: Oil is up again. Market breather? Can a cheap EV win? Why Americans buy big. Is AMT’s debt a problem? Will satellites disrupt telecom? To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool’s free podcasts, check…
The broker’s shift from rate quoter to strategist The advisor role in this industry has never mattered more than it does right now. Borrowers are flooded with headlines about inflation, tariffs, employment data, and Fed policy, and much of that information is incomplete or contradictory once you apply it to a single household situation. One misconception I…
Oil prices rose while U.S stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday, amid an escalation of fighting in the Middle East and as investors await key tech earnings this week.
When starting a business, choosing the right structure is essential. You might consider an LLC, sole proprietorship, or partnership, each with distinct features. Factors like liability exposure, tax implications, and management control can greatly impact your decision. An LLC offers personal asset protection, whereas a sole proprietorship is straightforward but risky. Partnerships involve shared decision-making…
On Friday, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK), has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) to deepen collaboration and information exchange under Stock Connect. The agreements aim to support…