Why Investors Earn Less Than Their Funds, and the Small-Cap Surge
When evaluating a fund, one of the first sets of numbers you'll likely look up is its past returns. But those are not the returns that owners of that fund actually earned.
From Wall Street to Main Street: What the Government Shutdown Means for Investors
The U.S. government officially shut down on Oct. 1, as Republicans and Democrats remain at a stalemate.
2 Overlooked Dividend Stocks for Investors to Pounce On
It's not easy to find hidden gem stocks in the market these days, but here are two overlooked dividend stocks worthy of consideration.
EA's $55 billion deal delivers a win for investors, but raises uncertainty for gamers
For years, gamers have criticized EA's lack of innovation and aggressive monetization tactics.
ZRS Chart of the Month
Investor concern should be rising -- a weak U.S. job market has hit consumer spending.
October Asset Allocation Guidelines
5 different frameworks specify portfolio risk tolerance: from Risky "Max Growth" to Conservative "Income." Choose one that fits you.
October Sell-Side and Buy-Side Consensus at a Glance
A valuation boost from the attraction of a broad equity risk premium looks non-existent, using Zacks 2025 S&P500 earnings of $267.86.
International: Update on Global Regions
The blended (combines actual results for companies that have reported and estimated results for companies that have yet to report) earnings growth rate for the S&P 500 for Q4 2024 is 16.9%.
Zacks October View on Equity Markets
This month? I focus the U.S. market's outlook, on a balance, between bull and bear views.
Wintrust Financial Corporation Appoints Two Members to Board of Directors - Wintrust Financial ( NASDAQ:WTFC )
ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 02, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:WTFC ) today announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors - Laura Kohl, Chief Information Officer, Morningstar, Inc., and David Richter, Managing Director, GCM Grosvenor - ...
Wintrust Financial Corporation Appoints Two Members to Board of Directors
ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 02, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ: WTFC ) today announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors - Laura Kohl, Chief Information Officer, Morningstar, Inc., and David Richter, Managing Director, GCM Grosvenor - ...
Is First Trust Materials AlphaDEX ETF ( FXZ ) a Strong ETF Right Now?
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Is WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Dividend Growth ETF ( DNL ) a Strong ETF Right Now?
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Gold hits fresh all-time high as U.S. government shutdown dents risk appetite
A U.S. government shutdown began on Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on funding.
Same Day Payday Loan No Credit Check: RadCred Launches AI-Powered Platform for Instant Payday Loan Online for Bad Credit 2025
Glendale, CA, Sept. 30, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- RadCred, a well-known loan matching platform, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking AI-based same day payday loan service designed specifically for borrowers with challenging credit histories.
Alibaba Stock Breaks Past 52-Week High As AI Frenzy Heats Up - Alibaba Gr Hldgs ( NYSE:BABA )
Alibaba Group ( NYSE:BABA ) stock closed approximately 5% higher on Monday, a surge driven by growing investor confidence in the company's aggressive push into cloud computing and artificial intelligence. This rally positioned Alibaba as the best-performing Chinese tech stock in September, ...
Should You Invest in the First Trust Materials AlphaDEX ETF ( FXZ ) ?
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Progress on share buyback programme
ING announced today that, as part of our €2.0 billion share buyback programme announced on 2 May 2025, in total 3,488,007 shares were repurchased during the week of 22 September 2025 up to and including 26 September 2025. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €21.85 for a total ...
Short Term Installment Loans: RadCred Launches User-Friendly Platform for Quick Approval Bad Credit Loans in 2025
Glendale, CA, Sept. 29, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- RadCred, a US-based loan matching platform, today announced the launch of its revolutionary, user-friendly platform, specifically engineered for quick approval installment loans targeting borrowers with bad credit across the United States.
Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF ( FMAT ) ?
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Update on ING's exit from the Russian market
Update on ING's exit from the Russian market On 28 January 2025, ING announced the proposed sale of ING Bank ( Eurasia ) JSC to Global Development, effectively ending ING's activities in the Russian market.
Update on ING's exit from the Russian market
On 28 January 2025, ING announced the proposed sale of ING Bank ( Eurasia ) JSC to Global Development, effectively ending ING's activities in the Russian market. At the time, it was expected that the transaction would be completed in the third quarter of 2025, subject to various regulatory ...
Should TCW Transform 500 ETF ( VOTE ) Be on Your Investing Radar?
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2 Reasons QuantumScape Is a Buy After Its 143% Run-Up
Investors might hesitate to buy a stock after such a massive run-up -- but don't let that scare you off.
Fever to fatigue? Pop Mart is actually happy that Labubu resale prices are dropping
Pop Mart previously let Labubu resale prices run to boost its popularity, but is now pivoting to a more sustainable model, research firm ChoZan said.
What Are the 2 Top Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) Stocks to Buy Right Now?
It's not too late to benefit from the growth of AI.
Avenue Living Closes Senior Unsecured Debenture Offering for $350 Million
Calgary, AB, Sept. 25, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Avenue Living ( 2014 ) LP ( "Avenue Living" ) announced today that it has closed its previously announced offering ( the "Offering" ) of $350 million aggregate principal amount of Series B senior unsecured debentures ( the "Debentures" ) .
Calamos Plans for Second Autocallable Income ETF ( CAIQ ) , Extending Its First-Mover Leadership in Autocallable ETFs Following Strong Demand for Award-Winning CAIE
METRO CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- John Koudounis, President and CEO of Calamos, a leading alternatives manager, announced the anticipated Q4 listing of the U.S. Tech Autocallable Income ETF ( CAIQ ) .
Is iShares Core High Dividend ETF ( HDV ) a Strong ETF Right Now?
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Seeking Exponential Growth? 3 AI ETFs You Need to Know About
Be careful picking an AI-focused ETF -- you may not end up with what you bargained for.
Nvidia's $100 Billion OpenAI Pact Buys Time in the Custom Chip Race
The AI infrastructure deal locks in near-term dominance while both companies hedge their bets.
Is FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt ETF ( TLTE ) a Strong ETF Right Now?
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Is FlexShares Morningstar U.S. Market Factor Tilt ETF ( TILT ) a Strong ETF Right Now?
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Is VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF ( MOAT ) a Strong ETF Right Now?
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Should First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders ETF ( FDL ) Be on Your Investing Radar?
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4 Simple ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold for a Lifetime
These ETFs are a great way to start building a portfolio.
Progress on share buyback programme
ING announced today that, as part of our €2.0 billion share buyback programme announced on 2 May 2025, in total 3,250,000 shares were repurchased during the week of 15 September 2025 up to and including 19 September 2025. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €21.62 for a total ...
The Mortgage Market Gets Its Groove Back
Ever since interest rates started to rise in 2022, the American mortgage market has been stuck. With recent economic data, though, mortgage rates have been coming down and it's bringing buyers and refinancers out of the woodwork.
Warren Buffett Says Buy 1 Vanguard Index Fund -- It Could Turn $500 Per Month Into $986,600
Warren Buffett recommends owning an S&P 500 index fund. that investment strategy would have been profitable over any 15-year period since 1957.
Fed's rate cut to fuel property investment globally, but Hong Kong faces hurdles
The resumption of a policy easing cycle following the US Federal Reserve's quarter-point interest-rate reduction is likely to spur more investments into property globally, according to analysts. For mainland China and Hong Kong, however, the impact could be less significant owing to fundamental ...
Global week ahead: There's hope for Europe's comeback
CNBC is on the road this week to assess if Europe's economic recovery is intact.
India's sovereign rating upgraded to BBB+ by Japan's Rating & Investment Information
India's long-term sovereign credit rating has been upgraded by Japan's Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) from 'BBB' to 'BBB+', while the Outlook remains Stable, the Government of India announced today.
CLIENT FOCUS DRIVES $300B MILESTONE
American Century Investments achieves historic asset growth with a focus on clients while also advancing global health KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sept. 19, 2025, American Century Investments, the global asset manager, passed $300 billion in assets under supervision for ...
Allied Announces $450 Million Green Bond Offering
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Allied Announces $450 Million Green Bond Offering
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Is Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF ( VIG ) a Strong ETF Right Now?
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Sidetrade: New half-year breakeven threshold and record operating margin of 16% of revenue
Bookings resilience driven by installed baseNew growth catalysts: launch of an AI Agent for Order-to-Cash and first global partnership signedStrong revenue growth, up 18%, with SaaS subscriptions up 24%Nearly two-thirds of revenue now internationalEBITDA exceeds €5 million milestone for the ...
Vanguard Launches Its First Actively Managed High-Yield Bond ETF
VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard today launched Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF ( VGHY ) , an active fixed income ETF managed by Vanguard Fixed Income Group.
Is Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF ( SPHQ ) a Strong ETF Right Now?
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Is WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth ETF ( DGRW ) a Strong ETF Right Now?
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