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Jun 1, 2026 by Emma Newbery
Stock Market Today, June 1: Markets Flat as Oil Spike Offsets New Nvidia Chip
AI-fueled gains in mega-cap tech contrast with renewed fears of Middle East tensions, today, June 1, 2026.
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Jun 1, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski
2 ETFs Paying Reliable Dividends in an Uncertain Market
Vanguard and Schwab -- you canʻt go wrong with either one.
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Jun 1, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz
Why June 12 (or Soon After) Could Be a Make-or-Break Day for the Stock Market
A company of great importance to artificial intelligence (AI) is planning to go public.
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Jun 1, 2026 by Jake Lerch
Defense ETFs: SHLD Has Lower Fees, PPA Boasts More Holdings
Expense ratios, yield, and portfolio composition reveal distinct approaches in these defense ETFs—how do their strategies stack up for risk and sector focus?
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Jun 1, 2026 by David Dierking
3 Bond ETFs Worth Considering as Rate Uncertainty Continues
Rising inflation and the Iran war are complicating the fixed-income picture. These ETFs provide varying degrees of interest rate and credit exposure risk depending on how far you want to reach for yield.
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Jun 1, 2026 by Neha Chamaria
MP Materials vs. USA Rare Earth: Which Rare-Earth Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Two U.S. rare-earth players take different paths, one with established output and major clients, the other betting big on a future supply chain from scratch.
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Jun 1, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News
Breakfast News: Nvidia Sets Sights On PC Market
Nvidia launches new AI superchip for PCs, Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison, and more...
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Jun 1, 2026 by David Dierking
ETFs Could Shatter an All-Time Record in 2026
Fueled by a record number of ETF launches, new money is flowing into the ETF marketplace like never before.
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Jun 1, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
The Stock Market Just Did Something Incredible. History Says This Will Happen Next.
The S&P 500 just notched a nine-week win streak, something it has only done 10 times in history.
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Jun 1, 2026 by Sean Williams
Buckle Up! The Federal Reserve's May Inflation Forecast Points to Fireworks on Wall Street.
The Fed's latest inflation update is potentially dire news for a historically expensive stock market.
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Jun 1, 2026 by Jeff Siegel
High Oil Prices, Sticky Inflation, and a Frozen Housing Market -- How Did Companies Still Beat Estimates?
Corporate resilience is defying economic headwinds.
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Jun 1, 2026 by Johnny Rice
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Has Big Plans. They Could End the Trump Bull Market.
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's plans for the Fed's balance sheet could quietly push borrowing costs higher.
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May 31, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
Why the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF (VDC) Could Be the Smartest Pre-Summer Addition to Your Portfolio
It's a slower grower, but it offers a meaningful dividend and can hold up relatively well in a market downturn.
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May 31, 2026 by David Dierking
Is the IWM ETF Still a Buy After Its Recent Run-Up?
The combination of good value and accelerating earnings growth makes small caps a compelling buy.
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May 31, 2026 by Matt DiLallo
The S&P 500's Dividend Yield Hasn't Been This Low Since the 1800s. That Makes This Top Dividend ETF Even More Enticing.
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF offers more than just a higher yield.
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May 31, 2026 by David Dierking
3 Vanguard ETFs Long-Term Investors Should Consider Adding in June
Tech stocks have rebounded in a big way, but these Vanguard ETFs have strong setups heading into the second half of the year.
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May 31, 2026 by Josh Kohn-Lindquist
First Trust (MISL) vs. ARK (ARKX): Which Space and Aerospace ETF Reigns Supreme?
Expense ratios, sector weightings, and risk profiles set these two aerospace ETFs apart—see how their strategies shape investor outcomes.
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May 31, 2026 by Daniel Foelber
Buckle Up, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Index Fund Investors. SpaceX Could Soon Become 1 of Your Largest Positions.
Millions of Americans will soon be passively buying SpaceX through their index fund holdings.
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May 31, 2026 by Maurie Backman
Want to Grow Your Portfolio Without Any Effort? Buy This ETF and Hold It Till You Retire.
It's a super easy way to invest over the long haul.
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May 31, 2026 by Neil Patel
3 Things Long-Term Investors Should Do As June Arrives
The start of a new month provides the perfect opportunity to take a fresh look at your portfolio.
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