Market Trends & News in the Stock Market

Apr 18, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

Apr 18, 2026 by Sean Williams

A Potential Worst-Case Scenario Is Setting Up for the Stock Market on May 15 -- and There's No Sweeping This Under the Rug

A historic change at the Federal Reserve is occurring at an inopportune time.

Apr 18, 2026 by Will Healy

2 Lessons From the Iran War Shock That Strengthen the Long‑Term Case for U.S. Equities

History shows that demand shifts, commodity flows, and geographic advantages can reinforce the long-term case for U.S. equities.

Apr 18, 2026 by Katie Brockman

Experts Warn That Recession Risks Are Increasing. Here's What That Means for Investors

Multiple reports reveal that increasing tensions in the Middle East could spell trouble for the economy.

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Apr 18, 2026 by Ben Gran

TQQQ: Only One Special Type of Investor Should Buy This ETF

Not every investor is a good fit for the volatility of a tech-focused leveraged ETF.

Apr 18, 2026 by James Brumley

Dividend Stocks Are Beating the Market in 2026. Here Is Why That Makes Sense Right Now.

Investors can't help but notice all the things seemingly working against the economy right now, and growth companies in the AI business in particular.

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Apr 18, 2026 by Anthony Di Pizio

The Nasdaq Just Did Something It Hasn't Done Since 2020, and Here's What Could Happen Next

Investors who bought the recent stock market dip have earned a blistering return so far.

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Apr 18, 2026 by Sean Williams

The Probability of a Stock Market Crash Under Donald Trump Is Climbing -- and the Blame May Lie With the President Himself

Trump's actions in Iran may have shifted the narrative for the Federal Reserve and Wall Street.

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Apr 17, 2026 by Ben Gran

Record Highs in the S&P 500 Show Selling on War Headlines Is Usually a Mistake

The stock market has gone up despite the Iran war -- this shows the value of buy-and-hold investing.

Apr 17, 2026 by Adam Spatacco

The Stock Market Sounds an Alarm for the First Time in 25 Years. Here's Where History Says the S&P 500 Is Headed Next.

The S&P 500 has shown signs of major resilience so far in 2026, but a little-known indicator suggests a harsh sell-off could be on the horizon.

Apr 17, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman

1 ETF That Could Soar If the Strait of Hormuz Stays Open

Asian markets are highly dependent on oil coming through the Strait.

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Apr 17, 2026 by Ben Gran

The Iran War Didn't Break the Market -- 3 Lessons About Time in the Market

Most people are better off riding out short-term stock market volatility with a buy-and-hold investing approach.

Apr 17, 2026 by Emma Newbery

Stock Market Today, April 17: Oil Prices Drop As Strait of Hormuz Reopens

Markets continued to rebound and set new records as oil prices fell and risk sentiment returned, today, April 17, 2026.

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Apr 17, 2026 by Anthony Di Pizio

Meet the Glorious Gold ETF Crushing the S&P 500, the Nasdaq-100, and the Dow Jones in 2026

The shiny yellow metal is on track for another great year as investors hedge against economic uncertainty.

Apr 17, 2026 by Jennifer Saibil

While U.S. and Iran Peace Hangs in the Balance, the S&P 500 Hits New All‑Time High

The market is reaching new highs. If you panic-sold, you're missing out.

Apr 17, 2026 by Anders Bylund

Market Indexes Surge: Nasdaq 100 Up 5.9% for the Week on Hormuz News

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping. The market loved it, but the fine print is complicated.

Apr 17, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman

The Strait of Hormuz Is Back Open. Is the Good News Already Priced in?

The news out of the Middle East keeps getting better.

Apr 17, 2026 by Leo Sun

Leveraged ETFs Promise Bigger Returns. Here Is Why Long-Term Investors Should Weigh the Risks First

Bigger returns usually come with bigger risks.

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