The S&P 500 remains in a bullish trend, with shallow corrections and new highs likely as the 'melt-up' phase continues. Many want a larger correction to buy, but this article suggests caution.

The stock market is thriving in the summer of 2025. Despite an uncertain economy, the leading stock indexes are setting new highs on a regular basis.

For not only years, but decades, tracking the S&P 500 has been a reliable way to generate significant stock gains. Since the index tracks the best stocks on the U.S. markets, it offers a great low-risk way to ensure you're positioned for long-term growth.

NEW YORK, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRPT) between June 22, 2023 and June 24, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important August 25, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.

Roughly 100 companies from the S&P 500 index will report results this week, including two of the Magnificent Seven. Economic data will open a window on slugging home sales.

Several companies are set to pay dividends in August, offering an opportunity for income-seeking investors to earn steady returns.

Earnings season intensifies with 112 S&P 500 companies reporting, including Alphabet and Tesla. Tesla faces negative sentiment due to slowing EV demand and brand issues, but updates on robotaxis and AI could influence market reaction.

NEW YORK, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE: SOC), including those who purchased shares pursuant to Sable Offshore Corp.'s May 2025 public offering, resulting from allegations that Sable Offshore Corp. may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

Upgrading Match Group to Buy as new management drives restructuring, cost savings, and user-centric innovation, signaling a potential turnaround for the company. Management's focus on rebuilding user trust, AI integration, and Gen Z engagement, especially through Tinder's new features, is key to future growth. Despite flattish revenue, strong cost controls and share buybacks provide downside protection and position shares for 15-17% upside from current levels.

FBCG is an actively managed large-cap growth ETF, aiming to outperform passive peers via strategic active stock picks and agile portfolio adjustments. The fund's performance excels during momentum-driven bull markets but suffers deeper drawdowns in corrections, reflecting its higher-risk, higher-reward profile. Despite reasonable fees and consistent alpha in favorable cycles, FBCG lacks defensive agility during sustained downturns, limiting its long-term outperformance.

Quantum computing could be the next area of explosive growth in the tech sector. The consultants at McKinsey Digital have estimated that the industry could be worth as much as $1.3 billion by 2035, though there's a lot of uncertainty.

Energy Transfer (ET -0.23%) isn't a flashy name, but it has one of the best risk-reward profiles in the market right now and a high yield. It's one of the largest holdings in my portfolio.

The Nasdaq-100 index is home to some of the most exciting growth stocks on the market. It includes nine of the 10 largest stocks by market cap.

While all the headlines screamed about Uber Technologies' (UBER 0.03%) partnership with Lucid Motors (LCID -3.04%) and Nuro, an autonomous driving technology start-up, and the multimillion-dollar investment between them, there was a separate development that nearly everyone overlooked: a potential reverse stock split.

Carley Garner, Senior Strategist and Broker, Decarley Trading, explains why gold might not protect your portfolio when markets crash. Transcript: CAROLINE WOODS: Gold is seen as this flight to safety, though, and it hit record highs around the same time that the equity market hit record highs.

Tom Yeung here with your Sunday Digest . In January, I introduced TradeSmith's latest trading strategy, a tool that CEO Keith Kaplan called their biggest breakthrough since creating TradeStops 20 years ago.

Is your retirement nest egg where it needs to be right now? That is to say, is it big enough at this stage of your life to ensure it will be big enough then?

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses IRobot (IRBT) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

Globant's valuation is becoming attractive as excessive AI displacement fears have driven the stock to near-ignored levels, despite ongoing risks. The company remains well-positioned in digital transformation, with a strong AI solutions portfolio and healthy margins, even as growth slows sharply. Recent results and guidance reflect macro and competitive headwinds, but management is focused on strategic AI investments and margin protection.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Petco (WOOF) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options