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Apr 16, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News

Breakfast News: TSM Cashes In On The AI Frenzy

Taiwan Semi reports strong quarterly results, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh records, and more...

Apr 16, 2026 by Katie Brockman

How Long Does the Average Bull Market Last? Here's What History Says.

If this bull market ends up in line with the average, a downturn could be around the corner.

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Apr 16, 2026 by Sean Williams

A Voting Member of the FOMC Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud -- and It Should Terrify Wall Street

The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland just gave a chilling assessment of the central bank's dual mandate.

Apr 16, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine

Billionaire Investor Ken Griffin Warns of Recession. Will the Stock Market Crash If He's Right?

The S&P 500 currently sits near its record high despite elevated oil prices, but history says the index would fall sharply during a recession.

Apr 15, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman

Stocks Are Soaring. Is Wall Street Underestimating the Iran Energy Shock?

Energy prices could remain elevated well beyond the end of the war.

Apr 15, 2026 by Emma Newbery

Stock Market Today, April 15: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Reach New Highs

Hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal and tech strength helped push the S&P 500 to another record, today, April 15, 2026.

Apr 15, 2026 by Keith Noonan

Citadel's Ken Griffin Says a Six to Twelve Month Strait Closure Makes Global Recession Unavoidable. Here Is What That Risk Means for Your Portfolio

Is the war in Iran poised to cause a global recession?

Apr 15, 2026 by John Bromels

Inflation and Private Credit Are Flashing Warning Signs at the Same Time. Here Is What That Combination Could Mean for Your Portfolio.

This could be a one-two punch for investors.

Apr 15, 2026 by Anders Bylund

Dow Jones Falls 0.5% as S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Post Modest Mid-Day Gains

Big banks are crushing earnings expectations. Meanwhile, the Dow is having a mildly rough Tax Day.

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Apr 15, 2026 by David Dierking

Switching From Vanguard to Fidelity: Here's What You Gain and What You Give Up

Vanguard and Fidelity are two of the biggest investment managers in the world. Which one is better really depends on what kind of investor you are.

Apr 15, 2026 by Ben Gran

Wall Street Has Proven Resilient Through a Geopolitical Shock, a Rate Freeze, and $110 Oil. Here Is What That Tells Long-Term Investors.

Long-term investors need resilience and a sense of history to navigate crises like the Iran war.

Apr 15, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman

President Trump Says Iran War Is "Close To Over." Will Markets Boom?

Stocks continued to rise on hopes for an end to the war.

Apr 15, 2026 by David Dierking

The Dow Is Back in Positive Territory for 2026. Here Is the Bigger Picture for Investors Who Held Through the Volatility.

March and April provided a good reminder of why investors are usually better off just sitting tight with their portfolios.

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Apr 15, 2026 by Katie Brockman

This Is the Biggest Reason Investors Lose Money During a Stock Market Crash -- and How to Avoid It

It's simpler than you might think to protect your portfolio amid volatility.

Apr 15, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz

The S&P 500 Has Erased Every Loss From the Iran War. Here Is Why Long-Term Investors Who Stayed the Course Are Being Rewarded Right Now

With news about the Iran War trending in the right direction, the S&P 500 Index has rallied strongly.

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Apr 15, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA

Worried About a Stock Market Crash? These 3 Stocks Beat the S&P 500 by Wide Margins When It Nosedived in 2022, and They Could Do It Again

During the last market crash, these stocks all generated positive returns -- one as high as 80%.

Apr 15, 2026 by David Dierking

SMH Returned Over 120% in One Year. Is the VanEck Semiconductor ETF Still a Buy?

Semiconductor stocks delivered huge returns for investors in 2025. Is the rally over, or is there still more upside ahead?

Apr 15, 2026 by David Dierking

Global Uncertainty Is Driving Safe Haven Demand. Should You Own SLV Right Now?

Silver is more than 30% below its recent high. It might be time to be a buyer again.

Apr 15, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team and Jim Gillies

Stock Market Today (LIVE): GOOG's Hidden Gems May Surprise You; SEC Blows Up the Day-Trading Rules; S&P Tops 7,000 as Iran Deal Nears

Top insights from the latest market news from Wednesday, April 15, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.

Apr 15, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News

Breakfast News: ASML Shows Why It's Europe's MVP

ASML profits beat Q1 forecasts, U.S. banks set new records, and more...

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