Author: Karen Walsh

TSMC controls 90% of advanced semiconductor manufacturing, making it essential for AI chip production and a strategic long-term investment.

Intel’s strong earnings lifted S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record highs on April 24, 2026, as AI infrastructure spending drives tech sector gains.

UnitedHealth surges 30% in one month as operational improvements drive investor confidence in the healthcare giant’s recovery story.

Nasdaq-100 rises while Dow falls as semiconductor earnings surprise creates market divide, highlighting tech sector’s outsized influence.

Blue chip stock delivers 52,700% lifetime returns but trades 36% below highs. Improving fundamentals suggest potential buying opportunity.

ISCV’s lower fees and broader diversification compete against SLYV’s focused value strategy in the small-cap ETF space.

White House closes investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing market uncertainty about potential leadership changes at the central bank.

Interchange Capital Partners establishes new position in Strive Asset Management, a hybrid firm combining traditional asset management with Bitcoin accumulation strategy.

Intel lifts tech stocks while Strait of Hormuz closure drives oil prices higher in mixed market session.

Financial advisor Ben Carlson explains why individual stock picking has become increasingly difficult and discusses balancing current spending with retirement savings.