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The trading activity of members of Congress continues to be closely monitored by investors, especially when the moves include Magnificent Seven or large technology stocks. One member of Congress recently sold some Magnificent Seven stocks. • Home Depot stock is showing downward pressure...

Retail investors have been increasingly following the trading activity of members of Congress, with some disclosures sparking interest in unfollowed stocks or companies that could benefit from potential government contracts. A member of Congress may not have caused red flags with his latest...

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is becoming one of the most-followed members of Congress when it comes to stock trading, thanks to her monthly disclosures of purchases in 2025. Unlike recent purchases of five or six stocks at a time, the latest disclosure is rather unique for Greene....

Risk appetite surged at the end of the trading week, with the S&P 500 breaking above 6,190 and the Nasdaq 100 extending all-time highs, as investors responded to easing trade tensions and geopolitical risks with robust buying. President Donald Trump said the U.S. is in the process of finalizing...

U.S. major stock indices climbed higher on Thursday morning, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average achieving a historic milestone by surpassing 40,000 points. Blue-chip stocks are experiencing their thirteenth positive session out of the last fifteen, extending the bull market that commenced in...

Investors have many strategies when looking at stocks, options and other investment vehicles, which can change over time. One of the most popular investment strategies over the years has been to look at dividend stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average includes many dividend-paying stocks,...

Broad stock market indexes were up in 2023 with technology stocks outperforming several other sectors. Here's a look at the biggest gainers and laggards in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. What Happened: The Dow Jones Industrial Average was created in 1896 by Charles Dow and is one of the oldest...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average kicked off the new week positively, surging 0.6% and matching Friday’s gain. Yet the inability to overcome a crucial technical resistance that is proving much more challenging than anticipated is starting to generate nervousness and apprehension among the...

Thursday’s market session has showcased intriguing twists that caught the attention of keen investors and that could potentially signal a narrative shift. Tech giants, typically at the forefront of market gains, faced a sudden downturn, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average continued to...

The stock market rebounded in 2023 with top indexes trading higher after 2022, which saw market declines. Many top technology stocks are among the biggest leaders with Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) carrying the S&P 500 higher. Here’s a look at how the Dow...

The stock market had a rough 2022 with many of the top indexes down double digits. Among the stock indexes that were down was the Dow Jones Industrial Average. With declining prices, dividend yields on many of the components are up heading into the new year. Here’s a look at the top-...

Fortune released its annual Fortune 500 list, ranking the largest companies in America by revenue. The list included a cryptocurrency company for the first time and saw several newcomers from the previous year. Cryptocurrency Earns Its Place: For the first time ever, a cryptocurrency company landed...

For better or for worse, stock trading is often compared to gambling due to the uncertain outcomes and the financial risk involved. While most long-term investors are looking for any way to reduce risk in their portfolios, other traders enjoy the thrill of the big win, even if it means a loss or...

The share price of Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has declined 19.85 percent over the past six months, to a low of $92.54 on January 20. Atlantic Equities’ Hamilton Faber has downgraded the rating on the company to Neutral, while lowering the price target from $148 to $104. Although the...