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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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Apr 15, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz
The S&P 500 Has Erased Every Loss From the Iran War. Here Is Why Long-Term Investors Who Stayed the Course Are Being Rewarded Right Now
With news about the Iran War trending in the right direction, the S&P 500 Index has rallied strongly.
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Apr 15, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
Worried About a Stock Market Crash? These 3 Stocks Beat the S&P 500 by Wide Margins When It Nosedived in 2022, and They Could Do It Again
During the last market crash, these stocks all generated positive returns -- one as high as 80%.
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Apr 15, 2026 by David Dierking
SMH Returned Over 120% in One Year. Is the VanEck Semiconductor ETF Still a Buy?
Semiconductor stocks delivered huge returns for investors in 2025. Is the rally over, or is there still more upside ahead?
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Apr 15, 2026 by David Dierking
Global Uncertainty Is Driving Safe Haven Demand. Should You Own SLV Right Now?
Silver is more than 30% below its recent high. It might be time to be a buyer again.
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Apr 15, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team and Jim Gillies
Stock Market Today (LIVE): GOOG's Hidden Gems May Surprise You; SEC Blows Up the Day-Trading Rules; S&P Tops 7,000 as Iran Deal Nears
Top insights from the latest market news from Wednesday, April 15, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.
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Breakfast News: ASML Shows Why It's Europe's MVP
ASML profits beat Q1 forecasts, U.S. banks set new records, and more...
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Apr 15, 2026 by Sean Williams
2 Slam-Dunk ETFs You Can Buy With Confidence Using Your 2026 Tax Refund
One exchange-traded fund (ETF) is as close to a guaranteed winner as you'll get on Wall Street, while the other ETF relies on the power of dividends to grow your wealth.
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Apr 15, 2026 by Sean Williams
We're Precisely 1 Month Away From a Historic Shake-Up at the Federal Reserve -- and Wall Street Isn't Ready for It
The biggest risk of all for the stock market may be forthcoming.
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Apr 15, 2026 by Adria Cimino
After Turmoil in March, Will the S&P 500 Tumble in April? Here's What History Says.
A key pattern over time offers us a clue about what may happen next.
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Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence and Big Data ETF: Is This ETF Late to the Party?
Wall Street has a history of creating products to sell, even when there are already other options for investors to buy.
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Apr 14, 2026 by Emma Newbery
Stock Market Today, April 14: Markets Erase Iran War Losses on Talk Optimism
Today, April 14, 2026, the S&P 500 approaches a record high on hopes that of easing Middle East tensions.
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Apr 14, 2026 by David Dierking
This Overlooked ETF Has Beaten the S&P 500 for 3 Straight Years
This under-the-radar manufacturing theme has managed above-average returns for several years in a row.
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Apr 14, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman
Will the Iran War Cause a Recession? Here's What It Would Take, According to Wall Street
The Iran war is expected to slow global economic growth, but a recession seems unlikely.
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Apr 14, 2026 by Ben Gran
VWOB: The End of the Iran War Would Boost This Bond ETF
The current conflict in the Middle East shows why emerging market bonds can be so risky for investors.
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Apr 14, 2026 by Anders Bylund
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Rally as Tech Gains Outweigh Energy Pullback
Tech stocks are leading the market higher despite recession warnings. Find out what's behind Tuesday's rally.
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Apr 14, 2026 by David Dierking
What Would Warren Buffett Buy If He Could Only Choose 2 ETFs Right Now?
Buffett has already endorsed Vanguard, the S&P 500, and Treasury bills. That makes these two ETFs a slam-dunk choice.
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Apr 14, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman
Markets Are Cheering a Cooler-Than-Expected PPI. Are the Iran War Risks Overblown?
Wholesale prices rose in March, but less than expected.
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Apr 14, 2026 by Matthew Benjamin
Q1 Earnings Season Begins This Week. Here's What to Expect.
The outlook for Q1 earnings is positive.
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