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ETFs Continue to Gather Assets Despite Performance Woes in July
US ETF inflows surpassed $183.6 billion in July, with technology ETFs accounting for more than $17.0 billion.
What 7 Key Market Indicators Are Telling Investors Right Now
Gold and bitcoin have retreated from recent highs, but most major market indicators still sit above long-term averages.
Best- and Worst-Performing Stocks
Accenture and PayPal rank among the best stocks in July 2026, while the worst include SpaceX and KLA.
Smart Investor: SpaceX in the Spotlight, Outperforming REITs, and a Vague Fed
We wrap up our coverage of the markets and the week.
What’s Happening in the Markets this Week
The July jobs report is due Friday. Plus, Palantir, Pfizer, and Uber to report earnings.
Samsung Electronics Earnings: Lower Peak Memory Prices Expected; Selloff Looks Overdone
We lower our fair value estimate for Samsung Electronics, reflecting lower peak memory prices over the cycle.
Why Real Estate Stocks Are Outperforming
Despite the prospect of higher interest rates, REITs are having their best run in years.
5 Stocks to Buy While They’re Still Reasonably Priced
Plus, what stood out in the latest earnings reports from Tesla, Alphabet, and Intel.
Markets Brief: Oil Prices Heat the Markets Like a Frog in a Pot
What to watch in Big Tech earnings, why Warsh uncertainty is contributing to higher bond yields, and how much cash Vanguard investors are holding.
Smart Investor: Float Woes for SpaceX, Where to Invest in Stocks, and a Revival for Sustainable Strategies
We wrap up our coverage of the markets and the week.
Market Wrap: Stocks Slip as Energy Rises and Consumer Cyclicals Fall
Tesla stock got crushed, while Lockheed Martin and SK Telecom were among the week’s winners.
What’s Happening in the Markets This Week
July FOMC meeting, plus earnings reports from Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft.
How South Korea’s Stock Market Volatility Is Impacting US Stocks
Turbulence in Korea’s semiconductor trade may have contributed to the postearnings pullbacks in ASML and TSM.
Where the Stock Market May Be Heading Next and What to Buy Now
Morningstar’s chief market strategist and economist share their outlooks for the second half of 2026.
Why Are Markets Shrugging Off the Latest Jump in Oil Prices?
Investors are again in “looking through” mode, expecting the Iran-war-driven spike to be short-lived.