Articles for author: The whipping post

Best 3 Vanguard Stock ETF Picks for the Second Half of 2026

Key Points With S&P 500 earnings expected to rise 20% year over year, investors can take a more aggressive approach to equities. The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) and even the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) benefit from this. The Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) takes advantage of the positive risk/reward trade-off of lower oil prices with ...

Why Advanced Micro Devices Stock Tanked on Tuesday

Key Points Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) might be the company behind some of the more dependable microchips on the market, but its stock was wobbly on the second trading day of the week. On reports that yet another artificial intelligence (AI) company aims to develop its own specialty processors for the technology, investors sold ...

STZ Stock Tracks Key Alcohol Trends in Demand and Margins

Constellation Brands STZ sits at the center of two important alcohol trends. Beer demand is still carrying the business, while wine and spirits remain in reset mode after portfolio actions. The question for investors is whether premium brands and cost savings can offset uneven consumer spending, tariffs and higher marketing needs. The latest numbers show ...

Got $1,000? 2 Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term

Key Points The tech sector has been a market outperformer, and getting even more nuanced can produce higher returns. Nvidia’s AI chips are essential for tech giants, and there’s more to come in the agentic AI and robotics eras. Microsoft’s improving fundamentals and declining stock price create an opportunity for long-term investors. 10 stocks we ...