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Frequently enough, things turn out better than expected.

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This Overlooked Vanguard ETF Is Quietly Outperforming Its Rivals

Vanguard's massive list of ETFs provides investors with many different ways to gain passive access to the stock market.

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Apr 19, 2026 by Anthony Di Pizio

Should You Buy the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF With the Stock Market At a Fresh Record High? The Answer Might Surprise You.

Wall Street continues to navigate the complex geopolitical conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

Apr 19, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

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Apr 19, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

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Explore how each ETF’s unique bond mix shapes risk and diversification for short-term investors weighing safety versus broader exposure.

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Is State Street's SPLB ETF's Corporate Bond Focus the Better Choice Over iShares TLT's U.S. Treasuries?

Explore how differing bond exposures and cost structures set these two long-term ETFs apart for income-focused portfolios.

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Apr 19, 2026 by Sean Williams

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Just Hit Record Highs -- but Wall Street's 2 Biggest Risk Factors Keep Getting Worse

Two headwinds strongly suggest the stock market's breakneck rally isn't to be trusted.

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Apr 19, 2026 by Sean Williams

Investors Have Spoken: 8.2 Trillion Reasons the Trump Bull Market Is Destined to Fail

This is a wake-up call for Wall Street.

Apr 19, 2026 by Ben Gran

3 International ETFs Worth Considering as the Iran War Ceasefire Leaves Global Valuations in Flux

For most of the past 12 months, international stocks largely outperformed the S&P 500 -- the end of the Iran war could get that growth back on track.

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Apr 19, 2026 by Johnny Rice

Wall Street Is Slashing Stock Market Targets Over the Iran War. They've Been Wrong 5 of the Past 6 Years.

Take a look at how accurate Wall Street has been. The pattern might surprise you.

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Apr 18, 2026 by Adam Levy

Billionaire Bill Ackman Is Planning to Invest $10 Billion in New Stocks This Summer. Here's Why He Thinks It's a Great Time to Buy.

The hedge fund manager is launching a new fund as the S&P 500 hits an all-time high.

Apr 18, 2026 by Jennifer Saibil

Everyone's Talking About the SpaceX IPO. Why I Think You Should Avoid It, and What to Buy Instead.

SpaceX could be the biggest IPO of the year.

Apr 18, 2026 by Katie Brockman

VOO vs. MGK: Is S&P 500 Stability or Mega-Cap Growth the Better Buy for Investors?

Explore how sector focus, volatility, and yield set these two Vanguard ETFs apart for different investment strategies.

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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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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.

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