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Sep 2, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski
Warren Buffett's Best Rule for Surviving a Bear Market -- and Why It Works
It's never a bad idea to look to the Oracle of Omaha for investing wisdom.
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Sep 2, 2026 by Jack Delaney
September Is Historically One of the Worst Months for the S&P 500. Here's 1 Move Not to Make.
Short-term price drops can be painful, but what's worse is missing out on long-term gains.
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Sep 2, 2026 by Katie Brockman
Kevin Warsh Just Sent the Stock Market a Blunt 5-Word Warning. Here's What History Says Comes Next.
The Fed chair expressed concern over stubbornly high inflation, which could be bad news for the market.
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Sep 2, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News
Breakfast News: AI's New Rule – Show Me the Money!
Dell zooms, MongoDB gets zapped, Palo Alto CEO flags AI cyber issue, and more...
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Sep 2, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow
Invesco KBW Bank ETF Wins on Yield and 1-Year Return. Is It a Better Financials Fund Than IYF?
KBWB concentrates on 26 banking stocks with higher yield, while IYF diversifies across more than 140 financial firms with lower volatility.
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Sep 2, 2026 by Dana George
If You Invest $1,000 in the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF Right Now, Here's What History Says It Could Be Worth in 20 Years
Given the right time frame, compound growth can lead to impressive returns.
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Sep 2, 2026 by Matthew Benjamin
This Was the Best-Performing Asset Class in August
Commodities crushed all other asset classes last month, with gold and crude oil leading the way.
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Sep 2, 2026 by Katie Brockman
If the Stock Market Crashes Tomorrow, History Says Investors Should Make This 1 Specific Move
It's never too early to prepare your investments for the next bear market.
1 Move
Sep 2, 2026 by Dana George
This Is the 1 Move Every Long-Term Investor Should Make Right Now, According to History
Market downturns may feel frightening, but they don't have to be. Here's why.
Market Red 10
Sep 2, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
The Stock Market Just Entered Its Worst Month of the Year. History Says This Will Happen Next.
September has historically been the worst month of the year for the U.S. stock market.
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Sep 2, 2026 by Sean Williams
3 Words From Fed Chair Kevin Warsh That Are Sending Shockwaves Through Wall Street
The head of the central bank just outlined an inflation ultimatum.
Dividend Yield
Sep 2, 2026 by Dana George
Soft Rotation Underway: Why Capital Is Quietly Flowing from Tech Into Dividend ETFs
Here's a look at the new trend of reallocating funds away from tech stocks.
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Sep 2, 2026 by Ben Gran
The Stock Market Is Historically Expensive Right Now. Here's Why I'm Still Investing.
It's understandable to be nervous about high stock valuations. But long-term investors can breathe easy.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Ben Gran
If a Bear Market Starts Tomorrow, Here's the 1 Move That History Says Always Wins Out
Economic crises and stock market crashes are facts of life, but your portfolio is likely to keep growing if you hold on to your long-term mindset.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Adam Spatacco
If the September Effect Hits Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks This Year, History Says This Is the Best Place to Hide
September is historically the weakest month in the stock market.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Better Tech ETF for Artificial Intelligence: Vanguard's VGT with Broad Exposure or State Street XLK's Concentrated Mega-Cap Strategy
VGT holds 310 stocks with lower concentration, while XLK delivered 43.4% returns over one year, outpacing VGT's 39.8%.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Better Total Stock Market ETF: Vanguard's VTI vs. Schwab's SCHB
Both funds charge 0.03% and delivered nearly identical returns, but VTI holds 1,200 more stocks for deeper small-cap exposure.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Josh Kohn-Lindquist
Stock Market Today, Sept. 1: Stocks Slide and Oil Surges Amid U.S.-Iran Tension
On Sept. 1, 2026, rising crude and Treasury yields pressured equities across nearly every sector, with tech stocks bearing the brunt of the selloff.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Small-Cap Value ETF Showdown: Vanguard's VBR vs. the State Street SLYV
State Street delivered stronger 1-year returns, but Vanguard's lower costs and broader diversification may appeal to long-term investors.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Ben Gran
Where Will VTI Be in 2036? Here's What Decades of History Suggest.
This total stock market ETF could be a good choice for the next 10 years.
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