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Dec 16, 2025 by Selena Maranjian
3 Fidelity ETFs You Can Buy and Hold Forever to Generate $100,000 in Yearly Dividend Income, Starting in 2026
One of these funds has been outpacing the S&P 500 while sporting a much bigger dividend yield.
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The Stock Market Just Flashed a Warning We Haven't Seen for More Than 20 Years. Here's What History Suggests Will Happen Next.
The stock market is hovering around record highs amid fears that artificial intelligence (AI) could be a bubble.
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Stock Market Today, Dec. 16: Energy Stocks Slide as Oil Drops to Multi-Year Lows
On Dec. 16, 2025, oil’s slide to multi‑year lows rattled energy leaders and helped pull major U.S. benchmarks off recent highs.
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Unemployment Hits 4.6% in the Latest Jobs Report. What This Means for Wall Street
Job seekers didn't get the news they were hoping for on Tuesday. Did investors?
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IWO Offers Broader Diversification but Slower Growth Than VOOG
Explore how sector mix and company size shape the risk and diversification profiles of these two growth-focused ETFs.
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3 Unstoppable Vanguard ETFs to Buy Even if There's a Stock Market Sell-Off in 2026
These three growth stock-heavy ETFs offer a contrarian way to invest in a potential stock market sell-off.
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Will There Be a Santa Claus Rally in the Stock Market This Year?
As the end of 2025 draws near, investors are hoping for one final rally.
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Dec 16, 2025 by Selena Maranjian
How to Build a Million-Dollar Roth IRA if You Start Investing in 2026
Amassing a million dollars may be much more achievable than you think.
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Intermediate Treasury ETFs: Vanguard's VGIT Cuts Costs to the Bone While iShares' IEI Emphasizes Stability
Understand the subtle differences between VGIT and IEI to help refine your fixed-income strategy.
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Dec 16, 2025 by David Dierking
1 Vanguard ETF I'm Buying in 2026 and Holding Forever
If you're considering just one Vanguard ETF to buy and hold forever, this total market fund might be the best choice.
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IBIT vs. ETHV: A Tale of Two Cryptos
These two crypto ETFs differ in size and returns, largely because one tracks Bitcoin and the other tracks Ethereum.
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Got $10,000? This Super-High-Yield Dividend ETF Could Turn It Into Over $1,000 of Passive Income Each Year.
The JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) is a solid option for turning your investment into a high monthly income stream.
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Should You Buy the 5 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the Dow Jones Before 2026?
Each company has a bullish case, but three stand out as great long-term buys.
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Dec 16, 2025 by Adam Spatacco
As Warren Buffett Prepares to Step Down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, His Parting Message to Investors Couldn't Be Any More Clear
Back in May, Warren Buffett announced that he is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
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Stock Market Crash Is Here: How Bad Can It Get?
The rotation out of technology is here.
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Dec 16, 2025 by Stefon Walters
Is This ETF the Best Way to Invest in the S&P 500 in 2026?
Investors may want to hedge the high concentration of "Magnificent Seven" stocks going into the new year.
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Dec 16, 2025 by John Bromels
Warren Buffett Is Sending a Clear Warning As 2026 Approaches: 3 Things Investors Should Do
Buffett has more cash on hand than ever before. That's a red flag.
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Breakfast News: Ford In Big EV Pivot
Ford redirects EV strategy, Nasdaq plans longer hours, jobs report due today, and more...
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Dec 16, 2025 by Bram Berkowitz
New to Investing? These 2 ETFs Can Help You Build a Strong Foundation.
Investing can feel overwhelming for new participants.
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Dec 16, 2025 by Stefon Walters
Here's How Many Shares of SCHD You'd Need for $1,000 in Yearly Dividends
It would cost investors over $26,000 if they were starting from scratch.
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