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Before the good news, the healthcare sector of the S&P 500 had been underperforming the full index for years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The S&P energy-sector index now trades at a forward earnings multiple of around 17.5 times versus 15.8 times at the end of 2025 and a five-year average of around 13 times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Before the good news, the healthcare sector of the S&P 500 had been underperforming the full index for years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The March consumer price index on Friday will be the first inflation report to reflect the fallout from the war in Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

One day he lit into Vanguard’s index funds and almost instantly received a cease and desist order from Vanguard’s attorneys.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis