iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

IVV

Market cap $881B

The strong start to earnings season is just one of several reasons why Kevin Matras expects a fourth straight year of double-digit gains. Learn how to position yourself for a strong second half of 2026.

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 slid as chip stocks dropped for a third day. Read the latest stock market analysis and what could drive US indices next.

Owning the megacap-growth trade in one ticker used to mean paying up for a marquee name like Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) or leaning on Vanguard's growth index.

Successfully implementing AI tools across a company is one thing. Getting consumers on board is another entirely—and according to a recent report, more than 97% of companies are missing the mark.

The Shiller CAPE ratio measures valuation trends across the entire S&P 500 index. The CAPE ratio sustained a reading of more than 40 during the dot-com bubble.

The Shiller CAPE ratio suggests that the S&P 500 is historically expensive right now. The index is also as concentrated today, both in tech stocks and in its top 10 holdings, as it's ever been.

The S&P 500 is near record highs, but is it actually overvalued? Brian Belski, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Humilis Investment Strategies, explains why he believes the market isn't as expensive as many investors think.

No matter what side of the aisle your political beliefs and values align with, there is one thing the majority of Americans can agree on: the country finds itself firmly in an affordability crisis. From a lopsided housing market and elevated used car prices to college tuition and higher energy prices fueling inflation, prices for everyday items and wealth-building milestones are near all-time highs.

Much of the market's recent growth is due to the lucrative AI sector. The S&P 500 is becoming increasingly concentrated in tech stocks, which could be dangerous.

Sanjeev Sharma expects the S&P 500 to end 2026 slightly below its starting level, forecasting a decline due to weak consumer fundamentals. Disposable income-based model indicates headwinds from high inflation, elevated gas prices, stagnant wage growth, and rising interest rates.