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The Magnificent Seven represent 34.1% of the S&P 500 as of May 2025, up from 12.3% in 2015. From 2015 to 2024, these seven companies achieved a 697.6% return, outperforming the S&P 500.

Although the Magnificent Seven are among the world's largest and financially strongest companies, they're not without risk. One of the biggest risks of investing in these stocks is their high ...

The current conflict is more than one country fighting to take over another; it is — in the words of one U.S. official — a shift in "the world order." Here are some helpful stories to make ...