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Why defensive stocks could be your best bet in a wild market

You can catch Trader Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Think defensive stocks are boring? Dryden Pence, Chief Investment Officer at Pence Capital Management, says you're missing the point. On this episode of Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari sits down with Pence, a military intelligence veteran turned investment expert, to uncover why defensive sectors like consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare can be your strongest allies in volatile markets. Pence explains how understanding investor psychology, economic fundamentals, and consumer necessities can help investors stay steady amid chaos. If market volatility makes you anxious, this episode might just be the reality check you need. Watch more episodes of Trader Talk here. Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights, empowering you to navigate market volatility and secure your financial future. This post was written by Langston Sessoms.

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Trump’s Trade Tactics Could Spark Big Shift Toward Europe

- Slow progress towards signing trade deals has weighed heavily on the US dollar. - Debate is now boiling over whether this is just the start of a structural shift away from the US.

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Here's How Investing $300 Per Month Can Create $50,000 in Annual Dividends

Regularly investing in the stock market can help you build up a portfolio worth more than $1 million. Investing in top growth stocks can put you in a good position to outperform the broader market. With a high enough portfolio balance, it becomes easier to generate a lot of recurring dividend income.

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QQQ Attracts $2.4B in Assets as S 500 Hits 6,000

- QQQ led ETF inflows as the strong jobs report lifted markets. - SPY saw outflows while SPLG and IVV attracted asset flows.

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Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq gain as upbeat US-China trade talks continue

S&P 500 traded near the benchmark's record highs as talks provide a glimmer of hope for a US-China trade deal.

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The bull case for stocks is growing among Wall Street strategists

As economic growth forecasts have stopped falling, equity strategists are becoming increasingly positive on the outlook for the S&P 500.

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Broadcom, Nvidia, and AMD Could Help This Unstoppable ETF Turn $250,000 Into $1 Million in 10 Years

Data center spending could top $1 trillion per year by 2028 to meet surging demand for computing capacity driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Suppliers of data center chips and components, such as Nvidia, Broadcom, and Advanced Micro Devices, could be poised for significant growth. The iShares Semiconductor ETF holds those three stocks along with 27 others, and it could turn $250,000 into $1 million over the coming decade.

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A fresh inflation reading greets a stock market back near all-time highs: What to know this week

The May Consumer Price Index (CPI) is set to headline the week as the S&P 500 hovers near a new all-time high for the first time since February.

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This AI ETF Could Turn $10,000 Into $40,000 by 2035

It's becoming clearer that artificial intelligence is going to have a meaningful impact on the economy over time. Investors that want diversified exposure to the AI trend should consider this top ETF that has produced a monster 414% total return in the past 10 years. While there continues to be a lot of excitement about AI in the near term, it’s important that investors have the patience to focus on the next decade and beyond.

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BIL Gains $787M in Assets as Trump/Musk Feud Rattles Markets

- BIL led ETF inflows amid Tesla's Thursday tumble. - QQQ and IVW saw outflows while TLT and IBIT attracted inflows.

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Stock market today: S&P 500 hits 6,000 as Tesla rebounds amid Trump-Musk feud cooldown

Investors are cheering signs of a potential truce in the acrimonious feud between President Trump and Elon Musk, and a monthly jobs report which topped estimates.

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Passive ETFs Hit Tipping Point as Dominance Brings New Risks

- ETFs and passive funds now control the majority of U.S. equity allocations. - Rising correlation undermines diversification as stocks move in lockstep. - Systematic rebalancing strategies may offer solution to flow-driven distortions.

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2 Unstoppable ETFs for Growth Investors to Buy and Hold for Years

ETFs can serve many types of investment goals, including focusing on long-term growth. The Invesco QQQ Trust provides a more concentrated exposure to top technology stocks. Whether you're a dividend investor or a growth investor, there can be an exchange-traded fund (ETF) out there to meet your specific investment goals.

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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide as Tesla dives 14% on Trump-Musk escalation

Investors are assessing tariff-deal developments after President Trump held a phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to Chinese media.

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US labor market adds 139,000 jobs in May, unemployment holds steady at 4.2%

Investors are closely watching the May jobs report for any signs of further cooling in the labor market.

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Mortgage rates tick down as US housing inventory recovers

US mortgage rates saw slight pullbacks this past week, according to data out from Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage ticking down to 6.85% while the 15-year rate moved back to 5.99%. These are the first declines in several weeks. Yahoo Finance housing reporter Claire Boston weighs in on how rates appear in limbo and remain in these general ranges throughout 2025, while also commenting on data pointing to a recovery in US housing inventories. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

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US economy shows signs of 'paralysis' as new data reveals hiring slowdown, activity contraction in May

The US economy is showing signs of cooling as a wide swath of tariffs is hitting businesses.

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SGOV Pulls In $1.1B as Dow Jones, S 500 Notch Mild Gains

- SGOV led ETF inflows as investors gravitated to short-term Treasurys. - QQQ saw outflows despite tech gains while GLD and HYG attracted flows.

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Dan Ives, Analyst Known for Pink Blazers, Gets an AI ETF

- The Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF launched with $1M in assets. - Wedbush’s first ETF focuses on big AI names including Microsoft, Nvidia and Broadcom. - The fund was little-changed in its first day of trading.

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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq hum along as Treasury yields sink after weak ADP jobs data

US stocks inched higher as Wall Street largely shrugged off tariff risks, even as President Trump doubled duties on steel and aluminum imports.

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