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Plus, the first installment of our Ask the Economist series: The US midterm elections are approaching. What could a divided government mean for the economy?

Mass layoffs or a spending slowdown would likely require hefty Fed rate cuts.

Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility has a system for smoothing equity market ups and downs.

Artificial intelligence stocks continue to attract investors, thanks to industry momentum and appealing valuations.

Mike Piper discusses how scammers use personal information to craft convincing impersonations and what to do before responding to messages about your financial accounts.

Plus, other highlights from our newly enhanced Medalist Rating methodology for semiliquid funds.

Historical returns reveal how major asset classes have weathered high inflation and what those patterns mean for portfolio diversification.

Once RMDs begin, your flexibility over withdrawal timing and amounts is limited, but choosing where to take distributions can help improve your portfolio.

The next potential trillion-dollar IPOs could already be in these funds.

How to diversify in an ‘unnerving moment’ in an ultra-concentrated market.

Higher yields pulled markets in different directions in the third quarter of 2026.

Certain types of bond ETFs are better options to preserve wealth and generate income, while others are situationally useful, but investors need to be aware of the risks before jumping in.

US equity valuations have retreated from their recent highs, but all 7 major market indicators remain above their long-term averages.

The personal finance author explains how AI is changing scams, why passkeys offer stronger protection, and how to make your financial accounts harder to compromise.

Meta and GE Aerospace are among the stocks that fell into undervalued territory.

While spreads have narrowed, they still support a positive outlook for value stocks.

Sea and Healthpeak Properties are now seen as significantly undervalued.

As Anthropic prepares to sell stock to the public, the S-1 reveals important information for investors on revenue growth, profitability, and adoption.

These value stocks with wide economic moats are good long-term investments when you can buy them at a discount.

A difficult problem has an easy solution.

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF is a compelling choice.

Why we think the satellite giant is buying wireless spectrum and what it could mean for the three major US telecoms.

These stocks of smaller companies with wide economic moats are good long-term buys when you can get them on sale.

A handful of strategies will distribute more than 30% in gains later this year.

MasterCard and Palantir are among the stocks now rated as expensive.

Rates, inflation, and valuations are all likely weighing on allocation decisions.

Our analysis of 100 years of US stock data shows that elections are market catalysts. But there are many factors for investors to consider.

This collection of Morningstar model portfolios from Christine Benz can help investors build portfolios to reach their financial goals.

The value of taxable bonds in reducing risk and generating income.

Here’s why we expect US inflation to fall in line with the Fed’s 2% target over 2028-30.

Plus: Oil prices reached their highest in months, and signs that the AI pullback could be nearing its end.

We wrap up our coverage of the markets and the week.

These vehicles shed light on how Democratic and Republican members of Congress invest their money.

Stocks chosen for leveraged single-stock ETFs have crushed. There are lessons in that.

As mega-cap tech stocks play a growing role in broad-market indexes, investors may consider alternative sources to diversify better.

We are placing Bloom stock under review as we reassess our long-term thesis.

Inflation is elevated, but central bankers likely aren’t in a hurry to hike rates.

SpaceX called the deal the largest-ever committed GPU financing.

Consider these options when building your municipal-bond portfolio.

The Fidelity Contrafund manager explains why hesitating after a strong earnings report cost him an opportunity, and what investors can learn from it.

Zscaler and Qualys were among the week’s best performers.

Plus, four TIPS ETFs with top marks from Morningstar, and what you need to know before investing.

In our view, Verizon’s momentum with wireless customers is the strongest it’s been in a decade.

These nine undervalued basic materials stocks look attractive today.

Earnings from Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon, plus FOMC meeting.