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High oil prices have investors worried about a global recession; don't let that fear lead to bad investment decisions.

Today, May 8, 2026, resilient job data combined with AI and tech strength to push the Nasdaq to fresh highs.

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF are both terrific funds. But one has the edge in terms of long-term growth potential.

There's no perfect time to rebalance your portfolio. But there might be a right time for you. Maybe it's right now, and maybe it's not.

These funds are nearly identical in portfolio composition, fees, and returns, but there can only be one winner in this battle of technology ETFs.

Intel, Micron, and a strong jobs report lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 to fresh records. Here's what you need to know.

The labor market regained momentum in April, while wage growth was contained.

Investors often look for the exits when stock prices decline.

An interest rate hike is increasingly likely this year, according to futures and bond markets.

The S&P 500 just hit another record high.

Expense ratios, dividend yields, and diversification set these two consumer staples ETFs apart—see how their risk and return profiles compare.

One ETF offers nearly four times the number of tech holdings, while the other leads in five-year growth and resilience. Compare their structures and performance.

Non-farm payrolls added 115,000 jobs in April, more than twice what economists expected.

The path to becoming a millionaire becomes much clearer once you know the math.

Top insights from the latest market news from Friday, May 8, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.

Expense ratios, sector weightings, and recent returns highlight key differences between these two funds’ approaches to growth and diversification.

NET slumps as job losses revealed, Big Tech spending set to weigh on cash flow, and more...

These two market segments are historically undervalued.

The S&P 500 continues to set new all-time highs. That doesn't mean the rally is over just yet.

The Invesco QQQ ETF is heavily invested in the tech sector. The AI sector is still booming, giving it an advantage.