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The real test for Moderna’s cancer vaccine isn’t about beating Keytruda. It’s keeping cancer from coming back in the long term.

The first Phase 3 data for a cancer vaccine has raised questions about whether the potential new treatment is needed.

IPO Stock Of The Week: NB Bancorp Hits Early Buy Point Despite Weak Market Environment

Regional banking leader NB Bancorp is approaching a new buy point this week as it shrugs off overall market weakness. The post IPO Stock Of The Week: NB Bancorp Hits Early Buy Point Despite Weak Marke...

Think annuities are a rip-off? Now might be the perfect time to reconsider.

Also in Weekend Reads: How to change your approach as the stock-market seesaws, some good news for home buyers, and advice from The Moneyist.

IBD Live Q&A Summary, Stock Lists, Transcript For Friday, Oct. 23, 2026

Welcome to IBD Live! This list of FAQs and useful links will speed your learning curve. The Ready List contains top stocks that meet our fundamental and technical screening criteria... Read More The p...

Oil markets are on edge ahead of the weekend, as midterm elections near and fresh U.S. strikes on Iran are predicted

Oil has climbed back to an Iran-war high and may soon go higher, if the U.S. and Israel strike Iran after their respective voters go to the polls in the coming days.

Can Nvidia’s stock become a safe haven as Wall Street rethinks the AI trade?

Investors favored flashier AI plays earlier this year, but some analysts say Nvidia’s dependability could now hold more appeal.

Insurance Name Shines As Investors Play Defense In Uncertain Market

Insurance stock Skyward Specialty Insurance Group is near a 65.69 buy point as investors flee growth names. The post Insurance Name Shines As Investors Play Defense In Uncertain Market appeared first ...

Apple Stock Looks Ripe For A High-Risk, Short-Term Options Trade

Apple stock has eyeing a 52-week high, making it a bright spot in the AI trade lately. The post Apple Stock Looks Ripe For A High-Risk, Short-Term Options Trade appeared first on Investor's Business D...

‘Some people did everything right’: I lost my home in the Great Recession. I rent in my 50s. Why is that judged as failure?

”I earn $110,000 a year.”

IBD Stock Of The Day: From Nuts And Bolts To Artificial Intelligence

Q3 Fastenal earnings jumped 21%, the best gain in years, aided by AI data center demand. The Stock Of The Day is just below a buy point. The post IBD Stock Of The Day: From Nuts And Bolts To Artificia...

Walmart, Best Buy and other stores now use digital price tags. Critics say they could lead to different prices for different shoppers.

Store aisles are getting a digital makeover.

This Cybersecurity Stock Eyes Entry As Earnings Accelerate, Hit 50% Growth Amid The AI Age

The rise of AI has laid bare the need for protection, and this cybersecurity stock is nearing a buy point amid accelerating earnings. The post This Cybersecurity Stock Eyes Entry As Earnings Accelerat...

Merck And Moderna Diverge On Cancer Vaccine Results. Do They Still Have A Viable Drug?

Moderna and Merck stock diverged Friday as investors digested the early release of their cancer vaccine data. The post Merck And Moderna Diverge On Cancer Vaccine Results. Do They Still Have A Viable ...

Wobbly Stock Market Still Yields A Bumper Crop Of Breakouts

A base-on-base pattern is one way for many stocks to show strength during periods of market chop and back-and-forth action. The post Wobbly Stock Market Still Yields A Bumper Crop Of Breakouts appeare...

Retire on 8% a year with little or no risk? How to use annuities the right way.

Market turmoil has created a remarkable opportunity in recent weeks for retirees and those seeking secure, stable income for life.

Stock Market Week: Chips, AI Sector Dive But Other Sectors Healthy; SpaceX, Tesla, Meta In Focus

The stock market was divided this week with the AI sector tumbling but many other areas thriving. SpaceX, Tesla, Meta led huge earnings. The post Stock Market Week: Chips, AI Sector Dive But Other Sec...

My spouse was awarded $90,000 from my 401(k) in our divorce. How is that fair?

“I retired in 2020 and subsequently went through a divorce a few years later.”

How Much Do You Know About Stock Market Seasonality? Take Our Quiz to Find Out

<p>David Dittman is the former managing editor and chief investment strategist of Utility Forecaster, which was named one of "10 investment newsletters to read besides Buffett's" in 2015.</p><p>He's a...

Apple Stock Hits Record High On iPhone Duo Launch

Apple stock surged to an all-time high on Friday after the consumer electronics giant launched its foldable iPhone Duo smartphone in stores. The post Apple Stock Hits Record High On iPhone Duo Launch ...

Hyperscalers Microsoft, Amazon Line Up With Earnings, Along With ServiceNow, Intel

Microsoft stock is an anomaly in the beaten-up AI sector as the large-cap hyperscaler holds near highs ahead of its fiscal Q4 report. The post Hyperscalers Microsoft, Amazon Line Up With Earnings, Alo...

Defense Play Elmet, Up 45% Since Its April IPO, Gets 50% Target Hike

Products and components from Elmet Group are found in an array of defense-related equipment. Shares are up 49% from its April IPO. The post Defense Play Elmet, Up 45% Since Its April IPO, Gets 50% Tar...

Everyone’s talking about Roth conversions, but here’s how few people really do them — and why you shouldn’t have FOMO about it

You have to do the math to figure out your best tax strategy in retirement, and converting might not be for you.

Stillfront Group AB (publ) (STLFF) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Merck/Moderna's Melanoma Combination Therapy Delivers Promising Phase 3 Trial Results

Comfort Systems (FIX) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Rogers Communications: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

On its third-quarter 2026 earnings call, held on Oct. 23, 2026, Rogers Communications (NYSE:RCI) announced record free cash flow of over CAD 1.3 billion following a 46% drop in capital spending. The C...

Robinhood Is Quietly Building 13 Businesses at Once. Here's Why It Matters.

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) started with a simple idea: Make it easier for ordinary people to invest.That sounds like a single business. But it isn't anymore. By the second quarter of 2026, Robin...

Wabtec: A Minor Q3 Miss Looks Like An Opportunity

This hot AI-fueled stock has been in a rut. It just beat earnings expectations by 36%.

A company beating earnings expectations by 36% and revenue expectations by 15% would usually see a postresults bump. But not for Bloom Energy, the fuel-cell maker that has flourished due to data-cente...

Rexford Industrial (REXR) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Sdiptech AB (publ) (SDTHF) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

IBD 50 Undergoes A Big Makeover. How Changes Will Improve Performance.

The IBD 50 has just gone through the biggest revision in its history. The post IBD 50 Undergoes A Big Makeover. How Changes Will Improve Performance. appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

LandBridge: Exceptional Acreage, But The Price Already Expects More Than Oilfield Royalties

SpaceX Just Made Cell Towers Cool Again. Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile Are Paying the Price

There were some big moves in telecommunications stocks on Friday. On one hand, shares of cell tower owners Crown Castle (NYSE:CCI) and American Tower (NYSE:AMT) soared, with shares up by about 9% and ...

WEG S.A. 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

Choosing the Right Fixed-Income Path: Broad Market or Municipal Debt?

The choice between iShares National Muni Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:MUB) and Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ:BND) typically hinges on an investor's tax status and preference for tax-exempt municipal inc...

Prediction: Here's What a $5,000 Investment in Rivian Will Be Worth in 5 Years

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) trades around $12 per share, giving the electric vehicle manufacturer a market capitalization of about $18 billion. That's a fraction of Tesla's valuation, but Rivian ...

Young Americans are giving up on cars. It’s a path to financial freedom for some.

With vehicle prices soaring and ownership increasingly out of reach, some young adults are discovering that life without a car leaves them with breathing room to spend on other things.

USCB Financial Holdings, Inc. (USCB) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI.B:CA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Artificial Intelligence Cannot Override The Opportunity Cost Of Capital Or Alter Economic Principles

Alger Small Cap Focus Fund Q3 2026 Portfolio Update

The Sell-Off Vs. The Prints

Infosys Limited (INFY) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Eregli Demir ve Çelik Fabrikalari T.A.S. (ERELY) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

SpaceX Burned More Than $9.9 Billion of Free Cash Flow in a Single Quarter. Here's How Long Its $85.7 Billion IPO War Chest Actually Lasts.

Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX) is perhaps the most ambitious company in history. The rocket launch company that just went public in the largest initial public offering (IPO) ever, raisi...

Balchem: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

On its third quarter of 2026 earnings call, held on Oct. 23, 2026, Balchem (NASDAQ:BCPC) announced record quarterly consolidated sales of $291 million. The company continues to expand profit margins b...

Procter & Gamble Has Raised Its Dividend for 70 Straight Years. Here's Why That Matters in a Sell-Off

Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), one of the world's largest consumer staple companies, has raised its dividend annually for 70 consecutive years. That makes it a Dividend King, an elite company that has r...

Wyndham Hotels: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

On its third-quarter 2026 earnings call, held on Oct. 22, 2026, Wyndham Hotels (NYSE:WH) reported 6% growth in U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR), a key metric measuring hotel room productivity....

Microsoft Earnings Report To Focus On AI Momentum, Capex

Microsoft stock has weakened ahead of the company's fiscal first-quarter report next Wednesday as investors are skittish on AI names. The post Microsoft Earnings Report To Focus On AI Momentum, Capex ...

Pool Corp: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

On its Q3 2026 earnings conference call, held on Oct. 22, 2026, Pool Corp (NASDAQ:POOL) reported net sales grew 4% to $1.5 billion despite persistent sluggishness in new housing and pool construction....

Social Security Only Covers About 40% of Pre-Retirement Income. 4 Ways to Cover the Rest

In a perfect world, Social Security would cover 100% of your retirement costs, and you'd be free to keep all your hard-earned cash to cover your expenses today. In reality, Social Security was only in...

Nokia: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

On its Q3 2026 results call, held on Oct. 22, 2026, Nokia (NYSE:NOK) announced that net sales grew 9% year over year on a constant-currency basis. Expanding demand for artificial intelligence infrastr...

SLB (SLB) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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IBD's 50 Most Sustainable Companies For 2026

Looking for the best green investments? IBD's 50 Most Sustainable Companies combine high sustainability scores and superior stock ratings. The post IBD's 50 Most Sustainable Companies For 2026 appeare...

9 Changes to Social Security in 2027

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Memories Over Money: A Lesson in True Wealth

<p>After graduating from the University of Delaware and Georgetown University, I pursued a career in financial planning. At age 26, I earned my CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. I also hold ...

How Much International Exposure (If Any) Should Your ETF Portfolio Have?

<p>Tony started investing during the 2017 marijuana stock bubble. After incurring some hilarious losses on various poor stock picks, he now adheres to Bogleheads-style passive investing strategies usi...

Family Financial Planning Starts With Communication

<p>Jared Nepa is SVP and head of Insurance Solutions Distribution for Lincoln Financial, where he leads national distribution for the company’s life insurance, executive benefits and MoneyGuard® busin...

Nasdaq Sinks 694 Points as Meta Stock Slumps: Stock Market Today

<p>With over a decade of experience writing about the stock market, Karee Venema is the senior investing editor at Kiplinger.com. She joined the publication in April 2021 after 10 years of working as ...

5 Stocks to Avoid as Interest Rates Rise This Fall

<p>Jeff Reeves writes about equity markets and exchange-traded funds for Kiplinger. A veteran journalist with extensive capital markets experience, Jeff has written about Wall Street and investing sin...

3 Changes to Treasury Direct You Need to Know

<p>Ella Vincent is a staff writer for Kiplinger Personal Finance who has written about finance for five years. She currently writes for the Family Money, Basics, and Credit/Yields columns.</p><p>Ella ...

Property Tax Changes on the Ballot in 7 States: What Homeowners Should Know

<p>As the senior tax editor at Kiplinger.com, Kelley R. Taylor simplifies complex federal and state tax rules, news, and policy developments so that readers can make confident, informed decisions. She...

Insurance Costs More Than Property Taxes in 75% of Counties: Study

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Why Avoiding Capital Gains Can Sometimes Cost You More

<p>David Conti, a New Hampshire-based financial writer, and Retirement Coach at RetireMentors, offers over 20 years of experience in retirement planning and financial communications. During his 17-yea...

How US Citizens Can Buy Property in Portugal

<p>Paul Stannard is Chairman and Founder of Portugal Pathways and the Portugal Investment Owners Club. An international entrepreneur and investor with more than 35 years&#39; experience across media, ...

Guaranteed Retirement Income or Market Withdrawals? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself

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A Split Congress Could Spell Big Stock Gains Into 2027

<p>David Milstead joined Kiplinger Personal Finance magazine in May 2025 after 15 years writing for The Globe and Mail, the national newspaper of Canada.</p><p>A business journalist since 1994, he has...

9 Questions to Ask a Financial Adviser (and Best Answers)

<p>David Booth is Chairman of Dimensional Fund Advisors, a firm he founded in 1981. Under David’s leadership, Dimensional has grown from a fledgling business operating out of the spare room of his Bro...

BlackRock's Rick Rieder sees 'historic' opportunity in high-quality bonds

Rick Rieder, BlackRock's CIO of global fixed income, lays out his expectations for the fourth quarter and where he sees the best opportunities.

This Janus Henderson fund manager owns CoreWeave debt — here's why he's sticking with it

Janus Henderson portfolio manager John Lloyd, whose fund owns CoreWeave bonds, sees a buying opportunity for this 'best in class' data center play.