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Apr 16, 2026 by David Dierking

Where Will QQQ Be in 12 Months? Wall Street Analysts Have a Clear Answer.

The Invesco QQQ Trust ETF has generated big returns over the past several years. The good times might not be over yet.

Apr 16, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

What Is the Better ETF Investment, the S&P 500 Index or Gold?

Explore how these two flagship ETFs differ in volatility, yield, and sector exposure, revealing distinct roles in diversified portfolios.

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Apr 16, 2026 by David Dierking

European Markets Surged 3.9% on Ceasefire News. Does That Move Reflect a Genuine Recovery or a Short-Term Unwind?

After dropping 12% earlier this year, European stocks have recaptured almost all of the losses. But is it sustainable or even justified?

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Apr 16, 2026 by Anthony Di Pizio

The S&P 500 Just Shrugged Off the Iran War and Hit a New Record High. But Are Investors Too Bullish?

Investors who bought the recent stock market dip have been handsomely rewarded.

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Apr 16, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team and Seth Jayson

Stock Market Today (LIVE): Abbott (-5%) Catches a Flu-Season Miss; Schwab Down 10% Despite Record Revenue

Top insights from the latest market news from Thursday, April 16, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.

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Apr 16, 2026 by Chris Neiger

1 Vanguard ETF I'm Telling My Kids to Buy and Hold

Not everyone wants to dig into a company's financials. This fund is for those investors.

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Apr 16, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News

Breakfast News: TSM Cashes In On The AI Frenzy

Taiwan Semi reports strong quarterly results, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh records, and more...

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Apr 16, 2026 by Katie Brockman

How Long Does the Average Bull Market Last? Here's What History Says.

If this bull market ends up in line with the average, a downturn could be around the corner.

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Apr 16, 2026 by Sean Williams

A Voting Member of the FOMC Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud -- and It Should Terrify Wall Street

The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland just gave a chilling assessment of the central bank's dual mandate.

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Apr 16, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine

Billionaire Investor Ken Griffin Warns of Recession. Will the Stock Market Crash If He's Right?

The S&P 500 currently sits near its record high despite elevated oil prices, but history says the index would fall sharply during a recession.

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Apr 15, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman

Stocks Are Soaring. Is Wall Street Underestimating the Iran Energy Shock?

Energy prices could remain elevated well beyond the end of the war.

Apr 15, 2026 by Emma Newbery

Stock Market Today, April 15: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Reach New Highs

Hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal and tech strength helped push the S&P 500 to another record, today, April 15, 2026.

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Apr 15, 2026 by Keith Noonan

Citadel's Ken Griffin Says a Six to Twelve Month Strait Closure Makes Global Recession Unavoidable. Here Is What That Risk Means for Your Portfolio

Is the war in Iran poised to cause a global recession?

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Apr 15, 2026 by John Bromels

Inflation and Private Credit Are Flashing Warning Signs at the Same Time. Here Is What That Combination Could Mean for Your Portfolio.

This could be a one-two punch for investors.

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Apr 15, 2026 by Anders Bylund

Dow Jones Falls 0.5% as S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Post Modest Mid-Day Gains

Big banks are crushing earnings expectations. Meanwhile, the Dow is having a mildly rough Tax Day.

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Apr 15, 2026 by David Dierking

Switching From Vanguard to Fidelity: Here's What You Gain and What You Give Up

Vanguard and Fidelity are two of the biggest investment managers in the world. Which one is better really depends on what kind of investor you are.

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Apr 15, 2026 by Ben Gran

Wall Street Has Proven Resilient Through a Geopolitical Shock, a Rate Freeze, and $110 Oil. Here Is What That Tells Long-Term Investors.

Long-term investors need resilience and a sense of history to navigate crises like the Iran war.

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Apr 15, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman

President Trump Says Iran War Is "Close To Over." Will Markets Boom?

Stocks continued to rise on hopes for an end to the war.

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Apr 15, 2026 by David Dierking

The Dow Is Back in Positive Territory for 2026. Here Is the Bigger Picture for Investors Who Held Through the Volatility.

March and April provided a good reminder of why investors are usually better off just sitting tight with their portfolios.

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Apr 15, 2026 by Katie Brockman

This Is the Biggest Reason Investors Lose Money During a Stock Market Crash -- and How to Avoid It

It's simpler than you might think to protect your portfolio amid volatility.

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