Tech stocks drag Wall St lower ahead of Fed commentary
  • May 20, 2025

Tech stocks drag Wall St lower ahead of Fed commentary

Wall Street's main indexes fell on Tuesday, with technology stocks leading declines as investors awaited commentary from Federal Reserve officials to gauge the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on the central bank's policy path. At least seven Fed officials including St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem are scheduled to speak through the day. Traders currently expect at least two 25-basis-point rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve by the end of 2025, with the first one expected in September, according to data compiled by LSEG.

4 Reasons to Buy Amazon Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
  • May 20, 2025

4 Reasons to Buy Amazon Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

Amazon's growth is being powered by its cloud computing business. The company has also been using artificial intelligence (AI) to create operational efficiencies and reduce costs in its e-commerce business. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has grown to become one of the largest companies in the world, with a market cap of over $2 trillion.

1 Vanguard ETF Every Investor Should Consider
  • May 20, 2025

1 Vanguard ETF Every Investor Should Consider

The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF provides comprehensive market exposure with 3,564 stocks and a rock-bottom 0.03% expense ratio that helps investors keep more of their returns. With an 11.6% 10-year annualized return and slightly higher yield than the S&P 500, this fund delivers solid, long-term performance while offering broader diversification.