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Apr 10, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman

March CPI Came In at 3.3%. Gasoline Alone Added Over Half a Percentage Point. Here Is What That Tells Investors About What Could Come Next

Inflation surged in March, but investors shrugged it off.

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Apr 10, 2026 by Stefon Walters

3 Key Takeaways from the S&P 500's Worst-Performing Quarter Since 2022

All hope isn't lost when you look beneath the surface.

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Apr 10, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team, Jim Mueller, CFA, and Alicia Alfiere, MBA

Stock Market Today (LIVE): Court Greenlights Meta Addiction Suit; TSMC Revenue Hits Record High

Top insights from the latest market news from Friday, April 10, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.

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Apr 10, 2026 by David Dierking

Stop Chasing the S&P 500. This Vanguard ETF Has Beaten It Over the Last Decade.

Long-term investors should find that growth stocks have higher return potential.

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Apr 10, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News

Breakfast News: AI Fears Wipe Billions Off Cyber

Disruption concerns hit cyber stocks, TSM beats revenue expectations, and more...

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Apr 10, 2026 by Anthony Di Pizio

Inflation Recently Did Something It Hasn't Done Since April 2021, and It Could Spell Trouble for the Stock Market

The Federal Reserve is faced with a very difficult decision that could make or break the stock market.

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Apr 10, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine

This Vanguard Index Fund Is Absolutely Crushing the S&P 500 This Year

Soaring oil prices have led to strong gains in energy stocks.

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Apr 10, 2026 by Sean Williams

A Huge Move May Be Imminent for Stocks, With the Most Consequential Data Release of the Year Just Hours Away

The March inflation report has the potential to make or break Wall Street.

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Apr 10, 2026 by Ben Gran

Could Investing $10,000 in IWM Make You a Millionaire?

During the past 26 years, this small-cap stock ETF has underperformed the S&P 500.

Apr 9, 2026 by Emma Newbery

Stock Market Today, April 9: Markets Extend Gains as Ceasefire Holds

Today, April 9, 2026, Amazon’s in‑house AI chip push helped power gains as investors weighed fresh inflation risks and oil price volatility.

Apr 9, 2026 by Eric Trie

VOO vs. QQQ: Broad Market Exposure or Concentrated Mega-Cap Growth?

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) both provide exposure to large U.S. companies, but their portfolios differ in concentration and structure. This comparison examines how broad-market exposure contrasts with a more concentrated allocation to mega-cap growth stocks, and what that means for investors' portfolio risk and investment returns.

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Apr 9, 2026 by Matthew Benjamin

Forget Rate Cuts. The Fed Might End Up Hiking Rates This Year.

The outlook for interest rate cuts this year has completely reversed over the past month.

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Apr 9, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski

2 Low-Volatility ETFs Built for the Choppy Market We Are Seeing in April 2026

These ETFs are actually posting positive year-to-date returns.

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Apr 9, 2026 by Matthew Benjamin

Here's Why I'm Buying the Dip

There are several major tailwinds for the market that should remain in place once the war ends.

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Apr 9, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team, Andy Cross, and Emily Flippen, CFA

Stock Market Today (LIVE): FTC Flags StubHub's Pricing; Fragile Peace Sends Stocks Up

Top insights from the latest market news from Thursday, April 9, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.

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Apr 9, 2026 by Sean Williams

The Most Anticipated Announcement of the Year Is Less Than 24 Hours Away -- and the Stock Market Isn't Ready for It

The trajectory of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite may depend entirely on this upcoming economic data release.

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Apr 9, 2026 by Katie Brockman

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF vs. Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF: Which Is More Likely to Survive a Stock Market Crash or Recession?

Here's how these ultrapopular ETFs stack up.

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Apr 9, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News

Breakfast News: Why Disney May Cut Many More Jobs

Disney reported to cut 1,000 roles, Constellation Brands experiences slowdown, and more...

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Apr 9, 2026 by Katie Brockman

Powell Says No Rate Hike Needed to Fight Oil Shock: Here Is Why Investors Should Not Declare Victory on Inflation Just Yet

There's good news and not-so-good news about inflation and the economy.

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Apr 9, 2026 by Selena Maranjian

9 International ETFs for Investors Looking Beyond U.S. Stocks

Whether you're seeking dividend income or emerging markets stocks, these ETFs can deliver.

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