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Dec 15, 2025 by TMF Breakfast News

Breakfast News: ServiceNow Eyes $7B Deal

NOW's reported cybersecurity acquisition, November jobs and inflation data due, and more...

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Dec 15, 2025 by Neil Patel

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

Investors can do well in the stock market by owning one of the most popular ETFs out there.

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Dec 15, 2025 by Todd Shriber

1 Risky ETF to Avoid Buying in December

This ETF isn't a screaming sell, but its risk profile could rise as December moves forward.

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Dec 15, 2025 by Trevor Jennewine

Warren Buffett Says Buy This Vanguard Index Fund -- It Could Turn $400 Per Month Into $835,000 With Help From Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft

Warren Buffett's recommended investment strategy would have been profitable 100% of the time throughout history.

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Dec 15, 2025 by Selena Maranjian

7 Dividend ETFs to Buy With $2,000 and Hold Forever -- Including the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD)

It's hard to beat dividend-paying stocks -- in part because they tend to increase their payouts regularly.

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Dec 15, 2025 by Keith Speights

The S&P 500 Is About to Do Something It's Only Done 8 Times in 100 Years. Here's What History Suggests Will Happen in 2026.

The third time may be the charm for the large-cap index.

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Dec 14, 2025 by Katie Brockman

3 Surefire Vanguard ETFs to Buy and Hold in 2026

These ETFs are powerful wealth-building machines.

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Dec 14, 2025 by Todd Shriber

Is This the Worst-Performing Global ETF?

Seeing the forest through the trees is important, but this timber/forestry ETF leaves a lot to be desired.

Dec 14, 2025 by Katie Brockman

Looking for a Consumer Staples ETF? Here's How XLP and RSPS Compare on Cost, Risk, and Earnings

Expense ratios and portfolio structure set these consumer staples ETFs apart, with each offering a distinct approach to sector exposure.

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Dec 14, 2025 by David Jagielski, CPA

Prediction: This Will Make or Break the S&P 500's Performance in 2026

A change in the Fed chairman position next year could affect investor confidence.

Dec 14, 2025 by Katie Brockman

QQQ vs. MGK: Which Tech-Focused ETF Delivers Stronger Growth for Investors?

Explore how differences in sector mix, holdings, and fund structure set these two growth ETFs apart for investors seeking diversification.

Dec 14, 2025 by Robert Izquierdo

Better ETF: Vanguard BSV vs. iShares ISTB

Explore how portfolio concentration and sector exposure set these two leading short-term bond ETFs apart for investors.

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Dec 14, 2025 by James Brumley

This Robotics ETF Is Poised for 400% Growth in the Next 10 Years

The robotics business is at a turning point, finally integrating artificial intelligence's full potential into moving machinery.

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Dec 14, 2025 by David Dierking

Top 3 Dividend ETF Picks for 2026

Dividend stocks look poised to rebound in 2026, and the ones focused on balance sheet quality and long-term dividend growth could perform best.

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Dec 14, 2025 by Justin Pope

This ETF Could Very Well Make You a Multimillionaire With Almost Zero Effort

Investing doesn't have to be complicated; anyone can build wealth this way.

Dec 14, 2025 by Katie Brockman

IWM and IWO Provide Small-Cap Diversification, But One Offers More Growth Potential for Investors

Compare how sector focus, cost, and risk profiles set these two small-cap ETFs apart for different investor priorities.

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Dec 14, 2025 by Selena Maranjian

The Smartest ETF to Buy With $500 Today Is the Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) -- No Matter Where the Market Goes Next

This ETF offers a nice balance of growth and dividend income.

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Dec 14, 2025 by Patrick Sanders

3 Artificial Intelligence ETFs to Buy With $100 and Hold Forever

You don't need a lot of money to have a diverse portfolio.

Dec 14, 2025 by Katie Brockman

VUG vs. VOOG: Which of These Vanguard Growth ETFs Is Best for Investors?

Explore how differences in sector focus, holdings, and risk profiles set these two popular Vanguard growth ETFs apart for investors.

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Dec 14, 2025 by David Dierking

Top 3 Fidelity Bond ETF Picks for 2026

Fidelity's bond ETF lineup is smaller than some, but it's got several options whose strategies line up well for 2026.

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