Ongoing uncertainty from the Iran conflict has weighed on markets, with the S&P 500 down 4.36% year-to-date as of April 2, 2026. While mega-cap tech stocks have dragged performance, non-Magnificent Seven stocks show better resilience. For investors uneasy with volatility, Vanguard offers two ETFs as lower-risk options: the Consumer Staples ETF (VDC), which focuses on stable essential goods companies, and the U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV), which uses a smart beta strategy to reduce overall portfolio swings while maintaining sector diversification. These ETFs provide ways to reduce risk without exiting the market or resorting to complex products.
The global automotive microcontrollers market is projected to grow from USD 15.49 billion in 2025 to USD 34.31 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 8.28%. Growth is fueled by increasing adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle electrif...
Brazil Potash Corp. disclosed a procedural filing by the Brazilian Federal Public Defender’s Office seeking to suspend activities at its Autazes potash project. The filing challenges prior favorable court decisions but does not introduce new facts or...
DT Midstream, Inc. will announce its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 before the market opens on July 30, 2026. The company has scheduled a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results. Investors and the publ...
UK GDP grew 0.8% over three months, beating expectations and showing resilience despite geopolitical risks. The FTSE 100 opened lower amid mixed company results, with major takeovers announced for Rotork (£4.1bn by ABB), Gooch & Housego (£345.6m by A...
Bitcoin briefly reached a three-week high near $65,600 before retreating to around $64,000, influenced by lower-than-expected US inflation data and geopolitical tensions. Ethereum also reversed from a six-week peak near $1,950, slipping below $1,900....
