Bigger Has Been Better U.S. stock market performance has been notably “narrow” so far in 2024. The S&P 500 Index of large capitalization stocks has been buoyed by strong business results from a small cohort of leading technology, communications, and consumer companies.  In contrast, small company stocks have been comparatively sluggish, reflecting more negative fallout…

Broader is Better Equity markets ascended to record highs in the first quarter. Progress was broadly based, with most sectors rising, unlike 2023 when the market gain was dominated by a small cohort of technology stocks. This wider contribution is encouraging, because overly concentrated performance has often preceded stock market declines. The strength of the…

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds are two popular ways investors can own diversified investments in a single vehicle.

Big tech stocks are off to a sluggish start in January, offering a chance for value-oriented shares to shine.

The U.S. bond market witnessed a significant recovery throughout 2023, rebounding from the substantial losses it incurred the previous year.