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Jerome Powell FOMC Meeting Federal Reserve Questions
May 27, 2026 by Sean Williams
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Dropped the Hammer With This 11-Word Statement at His Swearing-in Ceremony -- and Wall Street Isn't Ready for It
The Federal Reserve that investors have become accustomed to appears destined for big changes.
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May 26, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Thinks the Agency Made the Largest Policy Error in 50 Years During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Fixing It May Not Be So Fun for Wall Street.
During Congressional testimony in April, Warsh referred to actions taken by the Federal Reserve following the pandemic as one of the agency's biggest mistakes in decades.
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May 26, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer
What the Final Weeks of May Are Telling Long-Term Investors About the Market
The market is still trading near all-time highs, but volatility is increasingly unnerving.
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May 26, 2026 by Pamela Kock
Robinhood Markets vs. Interactive Brokers Group: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Two digital brokerage giants post strong financials but take sharply different paths to growth, risk, and value. Explore how their business models stack up.
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May 26, 2026 by Adria Cimino
The S&P 500 Just Did This for the First Time in Nearly 30 Years. Here's What Happens Next, According to History.
Historical patterns may offer us clues about the future.
7. Inflation
May 26, 2026 by Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
Inflation is Getting Out of Control and Here's What it Means for Stock Market Investors
Increasing prices for essentials like food, rent, and oil leave consumers with less disposable income.
6. Unemployment
May 26, 2026 by Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
Is the U.S. Job Market Broken?
Tariffs, artificial intelligence, and wars are all driving down demand for workers.
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May 26, 2026 by Dana George
Here's Who Shouldn't Invest in SpaceX
SpaceX is a highly recognizable name, but that doesn't mean everyone should buy shares.
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May 26, 2026 by Emma Newbery
Stock Market Today, May 26: Soaring Tech Stocks Push S&P 500 and Nasdaq to New Highs
On May 26, 2026, Micron’s surge helped propel the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh records even as the Dow lagged.
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May 26, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
1 Magnificent Dividend Stock Down 40% to Buy and Hold Forever
Falling stocks prop up dividend yields -- and this one was recently yielding 3% while still growing.
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May 26, 2026 by Leo Sun
Retailers Dominated the Headlines This Earnings Season -- Here Are the Winners and Losers
Target is bouncing back, but Kohl's remains in the penalty box.
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May 26, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Roblox vs. GameStop: Which Gaming Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
One company powers global digital engagement, while the other leans on profitability and liquidity. Explore how their fundamentals stack up for investors.
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May 26, 2026 by Anders Bylund
Micron Hits $1 Trillion, Market Indexes Can't Agree on Much Else
Micron surged 18% on one analyst's bold call. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq followed, but the Dow didn't get the memo.
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May 26, 2026 by David Dierking
This AI ETF's Price Nearly Doubled in a Few Weeks. Now Wall Street Wants to Add Leverage.
The Roundhill Memory ETF has become a home run since its launch two months ago. Naturally, someone is trying to launch a 2x leveraged version of it.
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May 26, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
With the Market Red Hot, Is Tracking the S&P 500 Still a Good Idea?
Since 2023, the S&P 500 has nearly doubled in value, and it has outperformed its long-run average in each of the past three years.
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May 26, 2026 by Howard Smith
Stock Market Today, May 26: Micron Surges After UBS Lifts Price Target on AI Optimism
On May 26, 2026, Micron’s AI-fueled leap helped propel chips and tech higher even as old-line blue chips lost ground.
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May 26, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
The 3 Most Surprising Moves Berkshire Hathaway Made in Q1 Under New CEO Greg Abel
Greg Abel took over at Berkshire at the start of the year, and there have already been some notable changes.
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May 26, 2026 by Neha Chamaria
AST SpaceMobile vs. Rocket Lab: Which Space Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
These two ambitious players are reshaping the space economy, but their distinct business profiles and paths create very different risk and reward profiles for investors.
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May 26, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
This Is a Flashing Warning Sign for the Stock Market That Investors Shouldn't Ignore
Consumer sentiment just hit a new record low.
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May 26, 2026 by Jake Lerch
XLK vs. IYW: State Street Tech ETF Tops iShares Fund in Cost
Expense ratios and dividend yields set these two tech ETFs apart, while portfolio concentration and sector exposure reveal key differences for investors.
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