Accessibility Menu
 
AccessibilityHelp
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool
  • All ServicesStock AdvisorEpicEpic PlusFool PortfoliosFool OneAll PodcastsMotley Fool Money PodcastRule Breaker Investing PodcastThe Motley Fool Foundation
  • Live CoverageTrending NewsStock Market NewsMarket MoversTech Stock NewsMarket TrendsCrypto NewsStock Market Indexes TodayMost Active Stocks TodayToday's Biggest Stock GainersToday's Biggest Stock LosersStock Quotes by ExchangeMarket Research📨 Breakfast NewsTop Stocks to Buy NowBest ETFs to BuyBest AI StocksBest Growth StocksDividend KingsBest Index FundsNext Cryptos to ExplodeTechnologyEnergyReal EstateHealthcareConsumer GoodsMaterialsIndustrials
  • How to Invest MoneyWhat to Invest InHow to Invest in StocksHow to Invest in ETFsHow to Invest in Index FundsHow to Invest in BondsFinancial DictionaryStock Market 101Types of StocksStock Market SectorsStock Market IndexesWhat Are Stock Splits?What Is Compound Interest?After Hours TradingHow to Buy StockBest Brokers for BeginnersBest Brokerage AccountsGood Time to Buy StocksHow Many Shares to Buy?Portfolio DiversificationHow to Invest $100Magnificent Seven CompaniesWarren Buffett InvestmentsInvesting in ChatGPTInvesting in SpaceXInvesting in OpenAIInvesting in NvidiaInvesting in Databricks
  • Retirement NewsRetirement 101Types of Retirement AccountsHow to Contribute to 401k/IRA?Strategies to Save for RetirementAsset Allocation for My AgeBest IRA Brokerage AccountsSocial Security 101How to Maximize Social Security?Full Retirement AgeCOLAsCalculate Your SS BenefitsCollecting Spousal BenefitsMaximize Social Security BenefitHow Much Do I Need to Retire?When To Retire401(k) Plans403(b) PlansRoth IRA PlansIRA PlansHSA PlansComplete Retirement GuideBest & Worst States to RetireAverage Retirement SavingsMoving for RetirementHealthcare in RetirementUnderstanding Taxes in Retirement401(k) Minimum Distributions
  • Best Credit CardsCompare Credit CardsCredit Card ReviewsCredit Card Guides and ToolsBest Savings AccountsBank ReviewsBest Personal LoansPersonal Loan ReviewsBest Mortgage LendersCurrent Mortgage RatesMortgage Lender ReviewsGuide to MortgagesAuto InsuranceHome InsuranceLife Insurance
  • About UsContact UsInvesting PhilosophyMotley Fool MoneyThe Motley Fool FoundationReviewsNewsroomYouTubeLinkedInXFacebookInstagramDiscussion BoardsCAPS - Stock Picking CommunityAdvertise With UsBecome an Affiliate PartnerPublishing StandardsAll ServicesStock AdvisorEpicEpic PlusFool PortfoliosFool One
  • Top 10 Stocks to Buy Now ›
Top 10 Stocks to Buy Now ›
Arrow-Thin-Down
S&P 500
6,800.01
+0.3%
+17.20
Arrow-Thin-Down
DJI
47,957.39
+0.1%
+47.47
Arrow-Thin-Down
NASDAQ
22,700.77
+0.3%
+65.78
Arrow-Thin-Down
Bitcoin
$71,425.00
+0.4%
+$269.72
Arrow-Thin-Down
AMZN
$230.46
+4.2%
+$9.21
Arrow-Thin-Down
GOOG
$313.90
-0.3%
-$0.84
Arrow-Thin-Down
META
$630.51
+3.0%
+$18.09
Arrow-Thin-Down
MSFT
$369.59
-1.3%
-$4.74
Arrow-Thin-Down
NVDA
$183.12
+0.6%
+$1.04
Arrow-Thin-Down
TSLA
$342.49
-0.2%
-$0.76
Most Active StocksDaily Stock GainersDaily Stock Losers
Most Active StocksDaily Stock GainersDaily Stock Losers

Market Trends

Use big-picture insights into the broad market to become a better investor.

Recent Articles

GettyImages-1404988611
Apr 9, 2026 by Matthew Benjamin
Here's Why I'm Buying the Dip
There are several major tailwinds for the market that should remain in place once the war ends.
GettyImages-462756183-1200x800-5b2df79
Apr 9, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team, Andy Cross, and Emily Flippen, CFA
Stock Market Today (LIVE): Amazon's Jassy Defends Big Bets; Intel Scores Multi-Gen Google AI Deal
Top insights from the latest market news from Thursday, April 9, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.
Newspaper Inflation Report Wages Price Shock Fed Monetary Policy Getty
Apr 9, 2026 by Sean Williams
The Most Anticipated Announcement of the Year Is Less Than 24 Hours Away -- and the Stock Market Isn't Ready for It
The trajectory of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite may depend entirely on this upcoming economic data release.
bear figurine with stock market chart
Apr 9, 2026 by Katie Brockman
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF vs. Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF: Which Is More Likely to Survive a Stock Market Crash or Recession?
Here's how these ultrapopular ETFs stack up.
BN090426
Apr 9, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News
Breakfast News: Why Disney May Cut Many More Jobs
Disney reported to cut 1,000 roles, Constellation Brands experiences slowdown, and more...
GettyImages-115026114-2000x1369-00ebb52
Apr 9, 2026 by Katie Brockman
Powell Says No Rate Hike Needed to Fight Oil Shock: Here Is Why Investors Should Not Declare Victory on Inflation Just Yet
There's good news and not-so-good news about inflation and the economy.
GettyImages-1321461639
Apr 9, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
9 International ETFs for Investors Looking Beyond U.S. Stocks
Whether you're seeking dividend income or emerging markets stocks, these ETFs can deliver.
STOCK-MARKET-DAILY-ONLY-BullBear-Blue-Orange.png
Apr 8, 2026 by Emma Newbery
Stock Market Today, April 8: Oil Prices Plunge and Markets Rally on Iran Ceasefire
On April 8, 2026, easing U.S.–Iran tensions lifted Wall Street and Meta surged following its Muse Spark AI launch.
GettyImages-1368232159
Apr 8, 2026 by Motley Fool YouTube
SpaceX's Trillion-Dollar IPO Narrative: What Investors Should Watch in the S-1
SpaceX's IPO hype may overshadow fundamentals, so investors must scrutinize the S‑1 details.
Confused excited calm investors 1262327358
Apr 8, 2026 by Anders Bylund
Market indexes soared on the Iran truce, but risks remain
Wall Street loved the Iran truce on Wednesday. Is the optimism justified?
Semiconductor chip hidden among large-denomination dollar bills
Apr 8, 2026 by Anders Bylund
Why Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF Jumped 18% Today
Why did this leveraged semiconductor ETF jump 18% in a single morning? The answer involves Iran, helium, and a word of caution.
GettyImages-1405728317-1200x809-4460532
Apr 8, 2026 by Marc Guberti
Charles Schwab Warns That Asian and European Stocks May Not Resume Their Outperformance Even After the War Ends. What That Means for Your Global Portfolio.
Schwab's warning came as reduced oil supplies led to rationing and energy conservation measures in parts of the world.
GettyImages-2195313809-1200x800-5b2df79
Apr 8, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team and Seth Jayson
Stock Market Today (LIVE): VSEC Jumps 15%, Though $2B Bet Looms; Axon Whipsaws—What Changed?
Top insights from the latest market news from Wednesday, April 8, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.
GettyImages-2162363632
Apr 8, 2026 by David Dierking
Should You Add a Defense ETF to Your Portfolio in April?
The geopolitical backdrop has rarely been this clear-cut for a sector. Here's how to play it.
GettyImages-2207983120-600x400-bf06395
Apr 8, 2026 by Marc Guberti
An Opening of the Strait of Hormuz Affects More Than Oil
It's an AI story, too.
silhouette of bear against various charts
Apr 8, 2026 by Katie Brockman
S&P 500 Sell-Off: 1 Vanguard ETF I'm Loading Up On Right Now
Right now could be a prime investing opportunity.
Paper Certificate Shares Invest Stock Split Market  Reverse Getty
Apr 8, 2026 by Sean Williams
Stock-Split Euphoria Is Back, With 5 Vanguard ETFs -- Totaling $724 Billion in Combined Assets -- Taking the Plunge
These five predominantly growth-driven exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have gained 488% to 1,360% since their respective inception dates.
BN080426
Apr 8, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News
Breakfast News: Risk Rally Ignites on Iran Truce
Stock futures soar with Middle East de-escalation, Anthropic makes cybersecurity push, and more...
two investors meet and discuss
Apr 8, 2026 by Alex Carchidi
Geopolitical Risk Is Back. Here's How Smart Investors Are Repositioning Their Portfolios in April.
There's more than one good way to defend your portfolio from geopolitical risks.
23_05_14 A person writing the word dividends _MF Dload
Apr 8, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF: Higher Prices and Higher Dividends!
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF offers dividend investors an elegant solution at a very attractive price.
1234→

Premium Investing Services

Invest better with The Motley Fool. Get stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more from The Motley Fool's premium services.

View Premium Services
The Motley Fool

Making the world smarter, happier, and richer.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • TikTok

© 1995 - 2026 The Motley Fool. All rights reserved.

Market data powered by Xignite and Polygon.io.

About The Motley Fool

  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Research
  • Newsroom
  • Contact
  • Advertise

Our Services

  • All Services
  • Stock Advisor
  • Epic
  • Epic Plus
  • Fool Portfolios
  • Fool One
  • Motley Fool Money

Around the Globe

  • Fool UK
  • Fool Australia
  • Fool Canada

Free Tools

  • CAPS Stock Ratings
  • Discussion Boards
  • Calculators
  • Financial Dictionary

Affiliates & Friends

  • Motley Fool Asset Management
  • Motley Fool Wealth Management
  • Motley Fool Ventures
  • Fool Community Foundation
  • Become an Affiliate Partner
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure Policy
  • Accessibility Policy
  • Copyright, Trademark and Patent Information
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information