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Apr 17, 2026 by Sara Appino

VOO vs. QQQ: Broad Market Stability or Big Tech Gains?

Expense ratios, sector concentration, and risk profiles set these two popular ETFs apart for investors weighing growth versus stability.

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Apr 17, 2026 by Ben Gran

SPYM vs. NOBL: Which Stock ETF Is a Better Buy?

ProShares' dividend-focused ETF can't seem to keep up with the S&P 500 index.

Apr 17, 2026 by Sara Appino

2 Legendary ETFs, Built for Very Different Investors: SPY vs. QQQ

Weighing tech-driven growth against broad diversification, this breakdown highlights the trade-offs shaping two of the market’s top ETFs.

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Apr 17, 2026 by Anthony Di Pizio

Iran Just Delivered Incredible News for Stock Market Investors

Oil is plunging as Iran reopens the critical Strait of Hormuz.

Apr 17, 2026 by Sara Appino

SMB and BSV Are Both Short-Term Bond Funds. Your Tax Bracket Should Drive the Choice.

Explore how differences in portfolio makeup and risk profiles could influence your choice between these two short-term bond ETFs.

Apr 17, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

Better Bond ETF: Schwab's SCHQ vs. State Street's SPLB

Two low-cost bond ETFs, but with sharply different strategies — see how portfolio focus shapes risk and income potential for investors.

Apr 17, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team, Jim Mueller, CFA, and Alicia Alfiere, MBA

Stock Market Today (LIVE): Nano Banana Eyes Your Photo Feed; Dow Jumps 500 Points as Hormuz Opens

Top insights from the latest market news from Friday, April 17, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.

Apr 17, 2026 by Sara Appino

Same Fee, Different Risk: How VCSH and BSV Approach Short-Term Bonds

Explore how differences in bond selection and risk profiles set these two popular short-term ETFs apart for income-focused investors.

Apr 17, 2026 by Sara Appino

SCHQ vs. TLT: Same Treasury DNA, Very Different Cost and Duration

Weighing cost, yield, and risk, SCHQ and TLT take different approaches to long-term Treasury exposure for today’s bond investors.

Apr 17, 2026 by Sara Appino

SCHO vs. BSV: Pure Treasury Safety or a Broader Short-Term Bond Mix?

Explore how subtle differences in portfolio makeup and risk can shape your choice between these two popular short-term bond ETFs.

Apr 17, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News

Breakfast News: Hastings' Exit Shakes NFLX Stock

Netflix drops with disappointing guidance, Apple gets China iPhone boost, and more...

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Apr 17, 2026 by Neil Patel

Markets Are Steadying in April. Is This the Buying Opportunity Investors Have Been Waiting For?

Fear among the investment community has come down drastically this month.

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Apr 16, 2026 by David Dierking

The Market Sold Off Hard. Then It Recovered Fast. Here's What That Cycle Tells You About Staying Invested Through the Next Crisis.

Many investors are getting a reminder about why trying to time the market is usually a bad idea.

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Apr 16, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Three ETFs that will be impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Should you buy?

The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has direct and far-reaching impacts.

Apr 16, 2026 by Will Ebiefung

Will Stocks Crash Under Trump? Here's What History Suggests.

Is the Trump administration leading the U.S. economy over a cliff?

Apr 16, 2026 by Emma Newbery

Stock Market Today, April 16: Markets Nudge Upwards, Setting New Records

Cautious optimism continued to drive stocks as earnings and jobless claims show resilience, today, April 16, 2026.

Apr 16, 2026 by David Dierking

Got $5,000? Here Is Why VOO's Iran War Recovery Makes the Case for Long-Term Index Investing Stronger Than Ever

This year's war-driven market volatility may be scary for investors. But it provides an excellent argument for a buy-and-hold investing strategy.

Apr 16, 2026 by Todd Shriber

The iShares South Korea ETF Surged Over 8% on Ceasefire Day After Steep Losses During the Iran Conflict. Does EWY Belong in Your Portfolio?

The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF got a boost from hopes of a ceasefire in Iran, but there's more to the story.

Apr 16, 2026 by David Dierking

The Dow Fell Into Correction Territory During the Iran Conflict. It Has Already Bounced Back. Here Is the Pattern Long-Term Investors Should Memorize.

The path of stock prices has been incredibly consistent during geopolitical shocks over the course of history. The Iran war is proving to be no different.

Apr 16, 2026 by Adam Spatacco

The S&P 500 Slid by Nearly 9% at One Point During the Iran Conflict. Here Is the Historical Case for Why Staying Invested Through Volatility Like This Has Always Paid Off.

The broader U.S. market has experienced some noteworthy ups and downs in the past couple of months.

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VOO vs. QQQ: Broad Market Stability or Big Tech Gains?

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2 Legendary ETFs, Built for Very Different Investors: SPY vs. QQQ

Iran Just Delivered Incredible News for Stock Market Investors

SMB and BSV Are Both Short-Term Bond Funds. Your Tax Bracket Should Drive the Choice.

Better Bond ETF: Schwab's SCHQ vs. State Street's SPLB

Stock Market Today (LIVE): Nano Banana Eyes Your Photo Feed; Dow Jumps 500 Points as Hormuz Opens

Same Fee, Different Risk: How VCSH and BSV Approach Short-Term Bonds

SCHQ vs. TLT: Same Treasury DNA, Very Different Cost and Duration

SCHO vs. BSV: Pure Treasury Safety or a Broader Short-Term Bond Mix?

Breakfast News: Hastings' Exit Shakes NFLX Stock

Markets Are Steadying in April. Is This the Buying Opportunity Investors Have Been Waiting For?

The Market Sold Off Hard. Then It Recovered Fast. Here's What That Cycle Tells You About Staying Invested Through the Next Crisis.

Three ETFs that will be impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Should you buy?

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Got $5,000? Here Is Why VOO's Iran War Recovery Makes the Case for Long-Term Index Investing Stronger Than Ever

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The S&P 500 Slid by Nearly 9% at One Point During the Iran Conflict. Here Is the Historical Case for Why Staying Invested Through Volatility Like This Has Always Paid Off.

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