Williams Companies (WMB)

Wall Street edged lower by midday Tuesday as uncertainty surrounding trade policies lingered, with investors adopting a cautious approach ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting.

Let's have a look at the top S&P500 gainers and losers in the middle of the day of today's session.

Wall Street kicked off the week with a cautious tone, as major stock indices hovered near the flatline by midday in New York. Investors digested fresh signs of inflationary pressure in the services sector, raising doubts about near-term rate cuts and weighing on risk appetite.

Williams offers an annual dividend yield of 3.33%. So, how can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 monthly?

Amid a turbulent 2025, several defensive dividend stocks have emerged as top performers while the S&P 500 remains down 5.5% year-to-date.

The Benzinga Stock Whisper Index highlights five stocks seeing increased interest during the week and a look at why investors should be paying attention.

After the closing bell on Thursday, let's take a glimpse of the US markets and explore the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's after-hours session.

Markets have tumbled in 2025, but three funds launched this year have the potential to outshine even longer-established ETFs.