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Sep 30, 2026 by Anders Bylund

Stock Market Indexes Rally on Inflation Data, Though the Dow Sat It Out

The Nasdaq gained 1.1% by mid-day today. The Dow went exactly nowhere.

The Bond Market May Be on the Verge of Sending a Recession Warning. Here's What the Smartest Investors Are Doing.

Sep 30, 2026 by Matthew Benjamin

The Bond Market May Be on the Verge of Sending a Recession Warning. Here's What the Smartest Investors Are Doing.

The yield curve is flattening and could invert, a signal that a recession may be coming.

Sep 30, 2026 by Emma Newbery

Stock Market Midday, Sept. 30: Markets Rise on Softer Inflation Data, Investors Await Micron Earnings

Today, Sept. 30, 2026, softer PCE growth is supporting sentiment amid heightened single-stock volatility.

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Sep 30, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman

The Fed's Preferred Inflation Metric Came in Cooler Than Expected. Here's What That Means for Interest Rates This Year

The chances of rate hike at the Fed's next meeting just fell significantly.

Sep 30, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow

Vanguard vs. Fidelity High-Dividend ETFs: Which Fits Your Income Strategy?

Vanguard emphasizes broad diversification and lower costs, while Fidelity targets higher yields through concentrated tech exposure.

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Sep 30, 2026 by Matt DiLallo

This Warren Buffett-Recommended ETF Has Soared By 255% Over the Last 10 Years -- and History Says It Has Plenty of Room to Grow

Following Buffett's simple investment advice has paid off over the years.

Sep 30, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow

Schwab Broad Market ETF vs. Vanguard Value ETF: Which Boring ETF Is Better for Investors?

Both charge 0.03% fees, but Vanguard's 2.3% yield and lower volatility appeal to income investors, while Schwab's 2,396-stock portfolio offers broader diversification.

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Sep 30, 2026 by Billy Duberstein

Bill Ackman Just Said 4 Words Blasting the Fed's Latest Rate Hike: "Just Made a Mistake." Here's Why He Thinks Higher Rates Could Backfire on AI-Driven Inflation.

The AI build-out may require the Federal Reserve to change how it fights inflation.

Sep 30, 2026 by Brendan Coffey

ARK Space & Defense or SPDR Aerospace & Defense: Which ETF Can Power Your Portfolio?

ARKX delivers higher returns but charges double the fees and carries greater volatility. XAR offers lower costs and broader diversification across 50 holdings.

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Sep 30, 2026 by Katie Brockman

AI Stocks Are Creating a Sneaky Risk for S&P 500 Investors, and History Is Flashing a Warning Signal

Tech companies are dominating the market. That could be risky for investors.

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Sep 30, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Recession Fears Are Back. These 3 Steps Can Prepare Your Investments for a Bear Market

Inflation is high, and the Fed is raising interest rates. What could go wrong? A lot.

Sep 30, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News

Breakfast News: 10 Predictions for the Next Decade

What the future might look like for investors, Open AI hosts its DevDay, and more…

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Sep 30, 2026 by Daniel Foelber

Meet the Low-Cost Vanguard ETF With 51.8% Invested in Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon While VOO Has Just 30%

The Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap Growth ETF offers concentrated exposure across the artificial intelligence (AI) value chain.

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Sep 30, 2026 by David Dierking

The Bond Market Sell-Off Could Be a Red Flag for Wall Street, and History Says Investors Should Make This 1 Move

Historically, Treasury yields rising above 5% haven't automatically triggered a sell signal for stocks.

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Sep 30, 2026 by Katie Brockman

If an AI Bubble Crashes the Stock Market, Warren Buffett Says This Is the First Move Investors Should Make

If a bear market is coming, the right strategy is more important than ever.

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Sep 30, 2026 by Keith Speights

Every Market Crash Warning Signal Is Flashing Red — and the S&P 500 Is Up 12% Anyway. History Says the Alarmists Are Wrong More Often Than You Think.

Even historically reliable market warning indicators can be wrong — or simply premature.

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Sep 30, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine

The Stock Market Is Going to Soar, According to Wall Street. Here’s What Investors Should Do.

The Wall Street consensus says the S&P 500 will advance 21% in the next year.

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Sep 30, 2026 by Sean Williams

One Sentence From Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Delivers a Dire Warning to Wall Street and Investors

Fed Chair Warsh just showed his hand on interest rates – and it’s terrible news for the stock market’s No. 1 catalyst.

Sep 29, 2026 by Katie Brockman

Vanguard Tech ETF (VGT) vs. iShares Tech ETF (IYW): Which Offers Better Value for Investors?

Both funds concentrate heavily in Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, but diverge sharply on costs and risk exposure over five years.

Sep 29, 2026 by Katie Brockman

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF vs. Invesco QQQ: Which ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

VOO and QQQ are among the world's most popular ETFs. Here's how to decide which is the best fit for your portfolio.

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