Rachel McVearry

Each style of stock has its place in investor portfolios, though weighting may need to change with the economy.

These S&P 500 funds share low costs and similar features, with slight differences in tracking and expenses.

With Super Bowl Sunday ready to kick off, start game-planning with these sports gambling stocks.

BlackRock's iShares ETFs are among the biggest, most lucrative funds in the market.

It looks as if the next generation of computing and the next generation of nuclear energy could go hand in hand.Microsoft Corp. (ticker: MSFT) is reportedly eyeing the possibility of powering artificial intelligence data centers, which will require more energy than traditional ones, with small modular reactors that can produce nuclear power on a much smaller scale than traditional plants.That’s on top of other links the tech company has with nuclear energy, and it’s an illustration of how nuclea…

The digital currency is up more than 1,400% in 2021 already.

Exchange-traded funds let investors diversify their portfolios with a single investment rather than hand-picking individual stocks. It takes less work to buy top-rated ETFs than it does to analyze dozens of companies and construct a portfolio that aligns with your financial objectives.However, you still have to do some research before starting a position in an ETF, says Emily Cozad, portfolio manager and investment funds specialist for Buckingham Advisors. “When choosing an ETF to invest in, it…

The pharmaceutical drug-based weight-reduction market is in full expansion mode in 2023.The global anti-obesity drug market is projected to grow from $4.5 billion in 2023 to $22.9 billion by 2030, Fortune Business Insights reports. That’s a compound annual growth rate of 26.1%.The market is thriving at a time when more U.S. adults than ever are suffering from obesity and diabetes. According to a 2021 projection by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are more than 650,000…

Initial public offerings haven’t exactly lit the world – or the financial markets – on fire in 2023. But as the old saying goes, a new year breeds new opportunities. With 2024 right around the corner, investors certainly hope that’s the case with the IPO market. While there are a few more weeks to go, the data is dim for the first three quarters of the year. According to Ernst & Young, global markets saw 968 IPOs through Sept. 30 with $101.2 billion in capital raised, which represents a 5% decli…

They offer advantages, but AI tools like ChatGPT aren’t a replacement for professional financial advice.

A contrarian's contrarian is making big moves, including some new buys, with his high-profile portfolio.

Look beyond Fed policy and fix your gaze on portfolio diversification for desirable long-term outcomes.

Innovations in artificial intelligence are clearing a path for mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies.

While the financial markets are consumed with all things artificial intelligence, many investors are missing the boat on the next massive technology breakthrough – quantum computing. Quantum computers handle scientific calculations that otherwise could take millions of years to solve using traditional computers.The technology’s growth rate is impressive. The quantum computing market is valued at $1.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to rise to $5.3 billion by 2029, according to Markets and Market…

These low-fee, consistent performers have outrun the Nasdaq Composite.

The driving force behind meme coins and why the launch of Donald and Melania Trump meme tokens sparked an outcry.

Beginner investors looking for a place to start can check out these user-friendly apps.

Investors who are unsure, or even anxious, about the stock market heading into the last month of the year might want to check up on the health care sector – particularly health care exchange-traded funds, or ETFs.The reasons for doing so are off the charts. Health care funds offer a strong dose of defense, diversification and long-haul growth as the sector continues to produce new drugs, medical-device products and treatments on a reliable basis.Investors can choose a broad-based health care ETF…

Rachel McVearry, Senior Editor, Investing and Financial Advisors | U.S. News