Market Trends

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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.

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

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

The excitement around silver has been dying down.

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

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.

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

The Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF hasn't presented investors with many dips of late, but one is here, indicating a buying opportunity is afoot.

It's been a long road of underperformance, but there's good reason to expect better days ahead.

Explore how differing strategies in yield, diversification, and global exposure set these two real estate ETFs apart for investors.

The Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) spreads its holdings across the full U.S. REIT market, while the iShares Select U.S. REIT ETF (ICF) concentrates on a smaller group of large-cap REITs in sectors such as data centers, cell towers, and healthcare properties. This comparison examines how that difference shapes income sources, sector exposure, and which parts of the real estate market ultimately drive returns.

Compare how these Vanguard real estate ETFs differ in diversification, holdings, and which may better suit your investment strategy.

Volatility in the stock market often leads to great long-term opportunities for investors.

Top insights from the latest market news from Thursday, March 19, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.