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Mar 18, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team, Sanmeet Deo, CFA, and Joshua Simka
Stock Market Today (LIVE): Fed Holds Rates Steady, Stocks Fall; Micron's Q3 Revenue Blows Past Estimates
Top insights from the latest market news from Wednesday, March 18, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.

Mar 17, 2026 by Eric Trie
Higher Yield or Consistent Dividend Growth? VIG vs. FDVV
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) focuses on companies with a long record of raising dividends, while the Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV) leans toward stocks offering higher current dividend payouts. This comparison looks at how those approaches influence not just income levels today, but how that income can hold up as market conditions change.

Mar 17, 2026 by Eric Trie
Small-Cap Exposure at Lower Cost or Greater Liquidity? SPSM vs. IJR
The SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SPSM) and the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) both follow the same group of small-cap stocks. However, small differences in cost and liquidity can affect how efficiently you invest in them. This comparison highlights where those differences matter and when you should pay attention to them.










