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Stock Market Today, July 21, 2026: ISRG Sinks 14% as Guidance Disappoints; Netflix Extends Slide Ahead of Alphabet and Tesla Earnings
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Stock Market Today, July 21, 2026: ISRG Sinks 14% as Guidance Disappoints; Netflix Extends Slide Ahead of Alphabet and Tesla Earnings

Major U.S. stock indexes declined Monday as Intuitive Surgical fell 14% on disappointing procedure growth guidance and Netflix extended its sell-off, while inve…

July 21, 2026

What Is the Nasdaq? A Beginner's Guide
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What Is the Nasdaq? A Beginner's Guide

The Nasdaq is the world's first electronic stock exchange and home to many of the world's largest technology companies. Learn how it works, what indexes it incl…

July 20, 2026

Earnings Today: Steel Dynamics, W.R. Berkley, and AMC Entertainment Report — July 20, 2026
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Earnings Today: Steel Dynamics, W.R. Berkley, and AMC Entertainment Report — July 20, 2026

Steel Dynamics (STLD), W.R. Berkley (WRB), and AMC Entertainment (AMC) report Q2 2026 earnings today. Here's what investors should know before the results.

July 20, 2026

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 earnings week July 21 2026 - Tesla, Alphabet, Intel, Texas Instruments preview
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Earnings Week of July 21, 2026: Tesla, Alphabet, Intel, TXN, IBM, and More in Focus

This week's earnings calendar features Tesla, Alphabet, Intel, Texas Instruments, IBM, ServiceNow, Lockheed Martin, and American Express — a pivotal stretch of …

July 20, 2026

Fixed-Rate vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Real Estate

Fixed-Rate vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

Fixed-rate mortgages keep your interest rate constant for the life of the loan, while adjustable-rate mortgages start with a lower rate that can change over tim…

July 20, 2026

How to Buy Your First Cryptocurrency: Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Buy Your First Cryptocurrency: Step-by-Step Guide

Buying your first cryptocurrency is easier than you think. This beginner's guide walks you through every step — from choosing a reputable exchange to placing yo…

July 20, 2026

How Mortgages Work
Real Estate

How Mortgages Work

A mortgage is a loan used to purchase real estate, where the property serves as collateral. Understanding how mortgages work — including amortization, loan type…

July 19, 2026

Centralized vs. Decentralized Exchanges: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Crypto

Centralized vs. Decentralized Exchanges: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Centralized exchanges (CEX) are run by companies that hold your funds, while decentralized exchanges (DEX) let you trade directly from your own wallet. Learn ho…

July 19, 2026

Stock Market Weekly Recap: July 14–18, 2026 — Banks Break Records, CPI Cools, Tech Slides
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Stock Market Weekly Recap: July 14–18, 2026 — Banks Break Records, CPI Cools, Tech Slides

Banks posted record Q2 2026 earnings, June CPI delivered its biggest monthly drop since 2020, but Netflix's weak outlook and Iran tensions dragged tech and chip…

July 18, 2026