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Oct 21, 2026 by Matt DiLallo
The Stock Market is Flashing Several Warning Signs at Once. Does That Mean a Crash is Imminent?
Warning signs aren't always perfect predictors.
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Oct 21, 2026 by Jake Lerch
Vanguard Growth ETF Outperforms Small-Cap Peer Over Five Years
VUG's mega-cap tech concentration delivered $1,835 per $1,000 invested, while VBK's broader small-cap portfolio offers lower volatility and diversification across 579 holdings.
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Oct 21, 2026 by Ben Gran
Inflation for Urban Wage Earners Hit 3.9% in September. Here's What That Means for Social Security and Your Portfolio.
Inflation is still running too hot for comfort. Should you adjust your stock portfolio?
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Oct 21, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team
Steel Dynamics: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
With its aluminum mill constraints being addressed and fabrication demand climbing, the steelmaker is set to generate higher-margin cash as new capacity ramps up.
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Oct 21, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski
Should You Forget VOO and Buy This Overlooked ETF Instead?
You've probably never heard of this ETF, but it is worth knowing.
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Oct 21, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team
MSCI: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
AI-driven efficiency is being plowed straight back into product innovation, compressing development cycles from weeks to hours and reshaping client relationships.
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Oct 21, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team
Neptune Insurance: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
Automation is decoupling earnings growth from economic headwinds, letting Neptune expand without adding staff.
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Breakfast News: A $5.7 Billion Flex or Genius?
Braze jumps over 50%, Netflix cuts ad forecast, SpaceX soars, and more…
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Capital One: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
Marketing spend increases and AI-driven risk tools position Capital One to capture premium customers while synergies fuel earnings growth.
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Oct 21, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team
Washington Trust: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
Management's decision to hold capital for loan growth rather than buybacks signals confidence in near-term credit demand.
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Oct 21, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team
SmartFinancial: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
Relationship banking and selective talent acquisition are creating durable competitive advantages in a fragmented regional market.
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Oct 21, 2026 by Ben Gran
What Should You Do With Your Investments if the Stock Market Crashes? This 1 Move Is Key.
Instead of timing the market, use the time-tested strategy of buy-and-hold investing for the long term.
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Oct 21, 2026 by Stefon Walters
History Says This 1 ETF Can Set You Up for Life With Practically Zero Effort on Your Part
There's no need to overthink what's been proven to work.
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Oct 21, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Thinks This Midterm Election Issue Could Lead to a Recession
A possible halt in the buildout of data centers could have a severely negative impact on the overall economy and the stock market.
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Oct 21, 2026 by Sean Williams
Trumpflation Is Evolving, and There's a New Twist That Threatens to Sink Stocks
Trumpflation is no longer just a story about higher fuel costs.
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Oct 21, 2026 by Katie Brockman
If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, Warren Buffett Says This Is the Smartest Move Investors Can Make
The market is in shaky territory, and the right strategy is more important than ever.
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Oct 21, 2026 by Will Ebiefung
Trump's Latest Warning Is Sending Shockwaves Through Wall Street. Here's What It Could Mean for Your Retirement Savings.
Will the U.S. debt crisis end in massive inflation?
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Oct 21, 2026 by Johnny Rice
We Are Witnessing the Stock Market Do Something for Only the 2nd Time in 155 Years, and History Is Clear About What Comes Next
A widely followed valuation gauge is flashing a warning. Another, made famous by Warren Buffett, is too. Here's what they tell investors.
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Oct 21, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team
Space Exploration Technologies: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
SpaceX’s AI segment brought in $7.6 billion last quarter, and Musk says demand still outruns supply.
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Oct 20, 2026 by Daniel Sparks
How Long Could You Wait for the S&P 500 to Recover From a 10% Drop?
One comeback took around a month. Another took nearly six years. Which one should a holder plan for?
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