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May 8, 2026 by Sara Appino
Consumer Staples Are Back in Focus. VDC and XLP Offer Two Ways to Own Them.
Expense ratios, dividend yields, and diversification set these two consumer staples ETFs apart—see how their risk and return profiles compare.
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May 8, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Which Is the Better Tech ETF, Fidelity's FTEC or State Street's XLK?
One ETF offers nearly four times the number of tech holdings, while the other leads in five-year growth and resilience. Compare their structures and performance.
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May 8, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz
The U.S. Economy Added Over Twice as Many Jobs in April Than Expected. Here's Why the Report Offers Both Good and Bad News for the Stock Market
Non-farm payrolls added 115,000 jobs in April, more than twice what economists expected.
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May 8, 2026 by David Dierking
Could Investing $500 a Month in One ETF Make You a Millionaire in 20 Years?
The path to becoming a millionaire becomes much clearer once you know the math.
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May 8, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team, Tim Beyers, Jim Mueller, CFA, Buck Hartzell, Lou Whiteman, Alicia Alfiere, MBA, and Sanmeet Deo, CFA
Stock Market Today (LIVE): Donuts and Wings and an IPO; Don't Forget Micron, Up 15% Today
Top insights from the latest market news from Friday, May 8, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.
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May 8, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Which Is the Better Growth ETF, the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF or iShares Russell 2000 ETF?
Expense ratios, sector weightings, and recent returns highlight key differences between these two funds’ approaches to growth and diversification.
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May 8, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News
Breakfast News: Cloudflare's AI Pivot Spooks Stock
NET slumps as job losses revealed, Big Tech spending set to weigh on cash flow, and more...
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May 8, 2026 by Adam Levy
2 Vanguard ETFs to Buy to Outperform the S&P 500 Over the Next Decade, According to Analysts
These two market segments are historically undervalued.
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May 8, 2026 by David Dierking
Should You Invest $1,000 In VOO Right Now?
The S&P 500 continues to set new all-time highs. That doesn't mean the rally is over just yet.
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May 8, 2026 by David Dierking
VOO vs. QQQ: Which Index Fund Is the Better Buy Right Now?
The Invesco QQQ ETF is heavily invested in the tech sector. The AI sector is still booming, giving it an advantage.
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May 8, 2026 by Sean Williams
We're Exactly 1 Week Away From a Historic Change at the Federal Reserve -- and It May End Up Costing the Stock Market Dearly
A changing of the guard is imminent at America's foremost financial institution.
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May 8, 2026 by Adria Cimino
How You Might Easily and Safely Gain Exposure to SpaceX After Its IPO
This is a great strategy for cautious and aggressive investors.
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May 7, 2026 by Katie Brockman
QQQ vs. IWM: Is Large-Cap Growth or Small-Cap Diversification the Better Choice for Investors?
From tech-heavy concentration to broad small-cap diversification, these ETFs offer distinct approaches to growth, risk, and income for investors.
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May 7, 2026 by Seena Hassouna
Two emerging-markets ETFs, two different Asia trades
Expense ratios, dividend yields, and risk profiles set these two emerging markets ETFs apart—see how their portfolios and recent returns compare.
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May 7, 2026 by Seena Hassouna
IWO spreads its bets; MGK concentrates them
From small-cap volatility to mega-cap stability, these two ETFs highlight the trade-offs between diversification, risk, and income in growth investing.
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May 7, 2026 by Seena Hassouna
VDC and RSPS Take Different Routes to the Same Sector
One fund favors broad diversification and higher yield, while the other leans on sector giants and lower costs—each shaping risk and return differently.
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May 7, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman
Small-Cap Stocks Are Plunging. Are Stalled Iran Negotiations Responsible?
After gaining more than 3% over the last two sessions, the Russell 2000 lost 1.6%.
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May 7, 2026 by Emma Newbery
Stock Market Today, May 7: Rally Falters as Oil Prices Rise Again
Today, May 7, 2026, strong earnings continued to boost stocks while the unclear status of U.S.-Iran negotiations weighed on markets.
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May 7, 2026 by Anders Bylund
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Record Highs, Then Promptly Forgot About It
Markets went from record highs to red in a matter of hours. Here's what flipped the script on Thursday.
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May 7, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz
Since 2023, Warren Buffett and His Successor, Greg Abel, Have Sent Wall Street a $636 Billion Warning. But There Is a Silver Lining.
Buffett and Abel have continued to have Berkshire Hathaway accumulate cash in recent years.
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