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Mar 23, 2026 by Katie Brockman

Are Your Investments Prepared for a Recession? Here's How to Tell.

It's more important than ever to ensure you're prepared for volatility.

Mar 23, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski

The Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

This ETF is built to outperform in down markets.

Mar 23, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman

Markets Are Swinging on Every Iran Headline. Here Is Why Long Term Investors Should Resist the Urge to React.

Volatility isn't a reason to make rash decisions.

Mar 23, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Just Defied President Donald Trump -- and He's Poised to Do So Again in His Final Meeting as Chair

The Federal Open Market Committee left interest rates unchanged at its recent meeting.

Mar 23, 2026 by James Halley

Don't Panic: 2 Steady Stocks That Hold Their Value When Markets Tumble

Enbridge and Verizon, two large-cap stocks with low volatility, are bulwarks against market downturns

Mar 23, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski

Is the Vanguard S&P 500 Index Fund ETF a Buy Now?

Several leading asset managers see muted returns for large-cap stocks over the next decade.

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Mar 23, 2026 by Katie Brockman

2 Investing Moves I'm Making Right Now to Prepare for a Recession -- and 1 I'm Avoiding at All Costs

The right strategy can help protect your investments against volatility.

Mar 23, 2026 by Dan Caplinger

Should You Buy the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF During the Stock Market Sell-Off? Here's What History Says.

Uncertainty is on the rise, and it's putting pressure on the stock market.

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Mar 23, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz

President Donald Trump Just Made a Huge Announcement About the Iran War: Here's Why it Could Be a Major Turning Point for the Stock Market

Trump announced this morning that the U.S. military would not attack critical infrastructure in Iran for five days after 'productive' talks with officials.

Mar 23, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team, Tim Beyers, Andy Cross, and Jim Gillies

Stock Market Today (LIVE): Palantir Rises as Markets Turn Risk-On; Oil Drop Masks Supply Crunch?

Top insights from the latest market news from Monday, March 23, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.

Mar 23, 2026 by Chris Neiger

3 Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $100 and Hold Forever

You don't have to invest much to benefit from these fantastic funds.

Mar 23, 2026 by Stefon Walters

Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This ETF and Hold It Forever.

You don't have to second-guess the overall quality of companies in this ETF.

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Mar 23, 2026 by Selena Maranjian

Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the S&P 500?

These stocks sport dividend yields from 6.9% to 7.4%.

Mar 23, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News

Breakfast News: Elliott Takes Big Synopsys Stake

Elliott invests billions in Synopsis, Dow's longest losing streak since 2023, and more...

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Mar 23, 2026 by Anthony Di Pizio

Here's When the Fed Might Cut Interest Rates Again, and What It Means for the Stock Market

Policymakers on the Federal Reserve are stuck with a conflicting set of circumstances.

Mar 23, 2026 by Dana George

This ETF Is Crushing the Market -- and There's No Way I'd Ever Invest in It

It's a typically overlooked ETF that's surging in 2026.

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Mar 23, 2026 by Sean Williams

The Projected Federal Reserve Script Has Been Flipped -- and the Stock Market Isn't Ready for It

Who's ready for interest rate hikes?

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