The first half of the year was a good one for every sector of the S&P 500. Let's drill down and get the details for each sector, with an eye toward the future. Read More

None of the top 10 companies in 2018 for revenues or profits were among the best performing stocks in 2018. Here are the lessons for investors. Read More

High-tech stars versus unglamorous energy refiners. Which score better according to crucial financial metrics? The answer may surprise you. Read More

Giant chipmaker NVIDIA, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is a "story stock" that's much-touted in the financial media. Does this stock deserve the adulation? Read More

The first quarter was the best in a decade, as all S&P 500 sectors registered gains. Let's take a look at Q1 performance, sector by sector. Read More

Applied Materials is the world's leading supplier of the ultra-sophisticated equipment used in factories that make semiconductors. Will a global glut in chips clobber the stock? Read More

Dallas-based chipmaker Texas Instruments could offer greater growth potential than the familiar Silicon Valley “story stocks.” But is the semiconductor sector too risky right now? Read More