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Jan 21, 2026 by Adam Spatacco
President Donald Trump Oversees Strong GDP Growth, but the Stock Market is Flashing an Ominous Signal. Here's What History Suggests Comes Next in 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump is taking a victory lap on strong GDP numbers.
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These ETFs make it easy to collect passive income.
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The Stock Market Sounds an Alarm as Investors Get More Bad News About President Trump's Tariffs. History Says This Will Happen Next.
President Trump reignited his trade war with Europe at a particularly bad time for the stock market.
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Why AI Is Still Viewed as a Once-in-a-Generation Investment Opportunity
AI stocks are soaring to start the new year after logging impressive gains in 2025.
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Jan 20, 2026 by Howard Smith
Stock Market Today, Jan. 20: Markets Slide After Trump Tariff Threats Spark Selloff
On Jan. 20, 2026, Trump's Greenland-linked tariff threats rattled megacap tech as geopolitics, not earnings, drove Wall Street's pullback.
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Jan 20, 2026 by Adam Spatacco
Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya Says This Is the Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Investment for 2026 (Hint: It's Not Even a Stock)
Chamath Palihapitiya, also known as the SPAC King, just revealed his top investment idea for 2026.
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Warren Buffett's Legacy: 2 of His Favorite Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
Both have been mainstays in Berkshire's equity portfolio for not years, but decades.
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PPLT Delivers Bigger Gains Than AAAU but Swings More Widely
Expense differences and metal exposure set these two ETFs apart, shaping their appeal for investors with distinct risk preferences.
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PPLT Offers Lower Volatility Than SLV but Remains Smaller
Explore how differences in volatility, fund size, and costs shape the risk and role of these two precious metals investments.
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1 No-Brainer S&P Index Fund to Buy Right Now for Less Than $200
A major dynamic that's led to some unusual market action of late could be on the verge of a sweeping reversal.
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Should You Buy the iShares Silver ETF After Its 144% Rally in 2025? History Says It Could Do This in 2026.
Conditions are ripe for more positive returns in precious metals during 2026.
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Jan 20, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
1 Top ETF I Plan to Load Up on in 2026
The ETF is equal-weighted, avoiding a problem that plagues the S&P 500 index.
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Nvidia is already the most valuable company in the world, but it could soon become the most profitable, too.
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Jan 20, 2026 by Geoffrey Seiler
The Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $500 Right Now
Investing in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF right now would be a smart move.
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Jan 20, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News
Breakfast News: Futures Slide on Trump's EU Threat
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Jan 19, 2026 by David Dierking
Cathie Wood Just Indirectly Implied That Long-Term Treasury Bonds Have 35% Upside
Cathie Wood has a history of making bold predictions. If her latest prediction comes true, it could be incredibly bullish for Treasuries.
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Jan 19, 2026 by Josh Kohn-Lindquist
Vanguad vs. iShares: Which Consumer Staples ETF Reigns Supreme, VDC or KXI?
Explore how global diversification and portfolio focus set these consumer staples ETFs apart for investors seeking defensive exposure.
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Jan 19, 2026 by Josh Kohn-Lindquist
Invesco vs. iShares: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is Better for Investors, PBJ or KXI?
Explore how global reach, sector focus, and fund structure set these two consumer staples ETFs apart for different investor needs.
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Jan 19, 2026 by David Dierking
SCHD vs. NOBL: High Yield vs. Dividend Growth ETF Showdown
Dividend-growth and high-yield strategies can produce very different portfolios and results, but one strategy looks better right now.
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Jan 19, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Better Small-Cap ETF: Vanguard's VBK vs. Invesco's RZG
Expense ratio, sector focus, and portfolio breadth set these two small-cap growth ETFs apart for investors weighing their next move.
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