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Mar 20, 2026 by Josh Kohn-Lindquist

Stock Market Today, March 20: S&P 500 Drops for Third Day, Fourth Week in a Row

War‑driven oil swings, rising yields, and record options expiry are intensifying pressure on U.S. stocks today, March 20, 2026.

Mar 20, 2026 by Neil Patel

Here's the Smartest Way to Invest in the S&P 500 in March

Investors considering putting money to work now are making the right move.

Mar 20, 2026 by Dan Caplinger

This ETF Pays You Now -- and Pays You More Later

Deferred gratification can be an advantage for long-term investors.

Mar 20, 2026 by Stefon Walters

The Smartest Dividend ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

You don't have to question this ETF's sustainability.

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Mar 20, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

If I Could Only Buy 1 ETF in March, This Would Be It

I am a dividend investor, and this one exchange-traded fund does something uniquely fitted to my needs.

Mar 20, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team, Jim Mueller, CFA, and Seth Jayson

Stock Market Today (LIVE): The Reality of Investing in 2026; Roblox Takes Aim at Brand Deal Pricing

Top insights from the latest market news from Friday, March 20, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.

Mar 20, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News

Breakfast News: Tesla Powers Up Solar Ambitions

Tesla considers multi-billion-dollar solar contract, FedEx rises on strong results, and more...

Mar 20, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz

3 Defensive ETFs Worth Buying as March 2026 Volatility Continues

From concerns about AI to the conflict in Iran, March has not been an easy month to navigate for investors.

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Mar 20, 2026 by Sean Williams

Oil Prices Are Skyrocketing -- and 40 Years of History Point to a Huge Move in Stocks Over the Next 12 Months

Oil price shocks have been a surprising buy signal for investors since 1986.

Mar 20, 2026 by Stefon Walters

1 Dividend ETF That Could Turn $500 Monthly Into a $725,000 Portfolio That Pays $21,750 Annually

Patience can pay off with this high-yield dividend ETF.

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Mar 20, 2026 by Ben Gran

Could Investing $10,000 in VONG Make You a Millionaire?

This growth stock ETF has a strong track record of outperforming the S&P 500 -- but can it grow fast enough to make you a millionaire?

Mar 19, 2026 by Eric Trie

VBR vs. SLYV: Is Broader Small-Cap Value Exposure or a Focus on Profitable Companies the Better Choice for Investors?

The Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) spans a wider range of small-cap value stocks, while the SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF (SLYV) limits its holdings to companies with positive earnings. This difference plays out in what investors actually own—whether the portfolio includes more recovery-driven upside or leans toward more established small-cap businesses.

Mar 19, 2026 by Emma Newbery

Stock Market Today, March 19: Brent Crude's $119 Spike Rattles Markets

On March 19, 2026, gold’s slide pulls on Newmont, and oil shocks ripple through an already risk‑averse U.S. market.

Mar 19, 2026 by Ben Gran

VWOB or BNDX: Which International Bond ETF Is the Better Buy?

Emerging market bonds can offer high yields, but a broader international bond ETF might be better for risk-conscious investors.

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Mar 19, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA

Down More Than 40% From Its High, Is Now the Time to Buy the iShares Silver Trust?

The excitement around silver has been dying down.

Mar 19, 2026 by Anders Bylund

Oil Spike Sends Indexes Lower, but the Selloff Stays Shallow

Geopolitical tensions rattled the market again. Here's what actually moved the needle and what didn't.

Mar 19, 2026 by Todd Shriber

Income-Hungry Investors Are Piling Into This High-Yield ETF

Whether it's the result of geopolitical turmoil, a tempting yield, or both, the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF is packing on assets this year.

Mar 19, 2026 by Andy Gould

VNQI vs. REET: Which Global Real Estate ETF Is the Best Fit for Your Portfolio?

Explore how key differences in holdings, risk, and regional focus set these two global real estate ETFs apart for investors.