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May 31, 2024 by Anthony Di Pizio

Last Year, Inflation Did Something It Hadn't Done Since 2009. More Progress In 2024 Could Trigger a Big Move in Interest Rates (and the Stock Market).

History suggests the benchmark S&P 500 index could be on the cusp of a multiyear bull run.

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May 31, 2024 by Ryan Downie

Where Will Fortinet Stock Be in 5 Years?

This cybersecurity stock's appealing valuation could lead to impressive returns.

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May 30, 2024 by Daniel Foelber

The S&P 500 Just Hit an All-Time High, but These 3 Vanguard ETFs Have Performed Even Better Over the Last 5 Years

Growth-oriented ETFs continue to crush the major indices.

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May 30, 2024 by James Brumley

1 No-Brainer Dividend ETF to Buy Right Now for Less Than $200

Many people are looking right past this dividend-paying fund, which still offers almost everything else an investor could want.

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May 30, 2024 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Is Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF a Millionaire Maker?

In theory, any investment can make you a millionaire, but betting the house on a technology ETF when technology is hot may not be the best plan.

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May 30, 2024 by Stefon Walters

Got $500 to Invest in Stocks? Put It in This ETF.

By investing in an S&P 500 exchange-traded fund, you can cast a wide net and get exposure to some of America's top companies.

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May 30, 2024 by James Brumley

Forget the Nasdaq -- Buy This Magnificent ETF Instead

The past few years have been the exception to the norm rather than the norm. A shakeup could be brewing.

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May 30, 2024 by Travis Hoium

S&P 500 at Record Highs Driven by AI Boom

The S&P 500 is up big over the past year, but there may be bad news on the horizon.

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May 30, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine

The S&P 500 Just Did Something It Has Only Done 3 Times in the Last Quarter-Century. The Stock Market Usually Soars Next.

The S&P 500 delivered impressive returns through the first 100 trading days of 2024, and its momentum could build in the months ahead.

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May 30, 2024 by Anthony Di Pizio

2 Unstoppable Vanguard ETFs That Can Help You Beat the S&P 500 Over the Long Term

Technology stocks are often the key ingredient for outperforming the broader market, but they come with risks.

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May 29, 2024 by Anders Bylund

How Should a Beginner Invest in Stocks? Try This ETF.

Take the first step toward financial freedom with a simple (and powerful!) investment strategy.

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May 29, 2024 by Neil Patel

2 Things You Need to Know If You Buy This Disruptive ETF Today

A well-known ETF has had a challenging time in recent years.

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May 29, 2024 by Geoffrey Seiler

The S&P 500 Hit Another Record High Last Week, but These 2 ETFs Have Outperformed the Index Over the Past Decade

Thanks to the strength of the technology sector, these two ETFs could continue to outperform the S&P 500 index.

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May 29, 2024 by Travis Hoium

The S&P 500 Is Around Record Highs, and History Says It's Going Even Higher

The S&P 500 is bouncing near all-time highs and it's going higher... eventually.

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May 29, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine

History Says the S&P 500 Could Soar This Summer, but Certain Wall Street Analysts Expect a Stock Market Correction in 2024

The S&P 500 has historically moved higher through June, July, and August.

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May 28, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

These 6 Dividend ETFs Are a Retiree's Best Friend

One of these ETFs recently yielded a hefty 6.5%. Several have averaged double-digit annual growth over the past 5 and 10 years.

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May 28, 2024 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

What I Learned From My Latest Investment Mistake

I sold a stock at a significant loss. Here are my big takeaways from yet another humbling investment experience.

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May 28, 2024 by George Budwell, PhD

Is the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Still a Buy? Here's What History Says and Why You Should Ignore It.

U.S. large-cap stocks have continued to print fresh 52-week highs in 2024. Despite stretched fundamentals, investors may want to stay the course.

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May 28, 2024 by Adria Cimino

The S&P 500 Just Hit a New Record. History Says This Will Happen Next.

Technology stocks have led gains this year.

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May 28, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine

Warren Buffett Recommends This Index Fund. It Could Turn $350 Per Month Into $903,800, With Help From AI Stocks.

This index fund provides exposure to artificial intelligence stocks like Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Alphabet, and Amazon.

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