Dow rises 400 points to a new high as Oracle triggers movement from AI stocks to a wider range: Live updates

Market Movements: A Snapshot Traders were bustling on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 18, 2025, as stocks reached new heights. The surge was largely influenced by Oracle’s recent earnings report, which raised worries over the rapidly increasing tech stock prices—even amidst recent interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve that […]
Stock Futures Indicate Mostly Lower Opening After Indexes Near Record Highs Following Fed Rate Cut; Oracle Results Weigh on AI Stocks

Micron Stock Surges Over 200% This Year: Experts Expect Another High Micron Technology (MU) has seen its stock hit record levels this week, just before its upcoming earnings report. Analysts from Citi recently increased their price target for the company from $275 to $300—quite a leap considering their target was just $150 back in September. […]
Oracle impacts stocks as the Fed’s message weighs on the dollar.

Market Reactions Following Oracle’s Earnings Release HONG KONG (Reuters) – Markets took a hit on Thursday, prompted by Oracle’s disappointing performance report. While stocks dipped, bonds remained relatively stable, and the dollar managed to recover some losses after a recent Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Oracle’s shares (ORCL.N) plummeted more than 11% in after-hours trading. […]
5 Strong Dividend Stocks Everyone Should Include in Their Retirement Portfolio Now

Dividend Stocks to Consider for Retirement Verizon stands out with a notable yield of 6.59%, coupled with a beta of 0.32, and has consistently increased its dividend for 19 years. That’s quite impressive, I’d say. McDonald’s, on the other hand, has an operating profit margin sitting at 46.90%. However, it experienced a decrease in book […]
This Invesco ETF Offers a 4.71% Yield with 50 Low-Volatility Dividend Stocks (Three Times the S&P 500)

Invesco High Dividend Low Volatility ETF Overview The Invesco High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (NYSEARCA:SPHD) currently yields 4.71%, which is nearly triple the S&P 500’s existing dividend yield. This fund focuses on a portfolio of 50 U.S. stocks known for high dividends and low volatility. With assets totaling around $3.1 billion and an expense ratio […]
Jim Cramer advises purchasing Nvidia if you haven’t already, and suggests looking at these two stocks as well.

Wednesday Market Recap This week, Jim Cramer’s CNBC Investment Club streamed a “Morning Meeting” where they covered key market movements. 1. The stock market showed mixed results as investors held their breath for an anticipated interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, scheduled for 2 p.m. ET. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will hold a […]
Delivery Hero shares rise 6% as the food delivery company considers strategy; European stocks varied

European Stock Markets Show Mixed Results Amid U.S. Federal Reserve Meeting LONDON – European stock markets experienced a mixed day on Wednesday as investors globally awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates. The pan-European Stocks 600 index opened flat, with most major indices showing minimal movement, while sector performance varied across regions. In […]
These two exceptional AI stocks could present investors with a rare buying chance before the New Year.

Important points The Magnificent Seven technology stocks are part of the S&P 500. They’ve managed to stand strong during the current bull market because investors appreciate their well-established businesses and the potential in the booming artificial intelligence (AI) sector. While some companies are more prominent players in AI than others, they all have some degree […]
The 3 Best Quantum Computing Stocks to Invest in With $1,000 in 2026

Key Highlights Alphabet’s distinct business model offers a significant opportunity in the intricate quantum AI field. Nvidia supplies both the hardware and software necessary for quantum computing setups. Amazon has developed its own quantum software framework and custom quantum chips. In the last three years, investors have observed the impact of generative AI on various […]
US stocks remain steady as the Federal Reserve meeting approaches on Wednesday.

U.S. Stocks Steady Before Federal Reserve Announcement NEW YORK — U.S. stocks were mostly stable on Tuesday as Wall Street prepared for upcoming comments from the Federal Reserve, which are expected to focus on interest rates. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, remaining near its all-time highs from October. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped […]