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May 14, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Which Is the Better Tech ETF, Vanguard's VGT or State Street's XLK?
Expense ratios, diversification, and dividend yields set these two tech giants apart. See how their core strategies impact portfolio choices.
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May 14, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
Here's What Warren Buffett's Company Dumped Late Last Year -- and What It Bought Instead.
The sale was big, but the company remains Berkshire's top stock holding.
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May 14, 2026 by Anders Bylund
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF vs. iShares Core High Dividend ETF: Which Is the Better Buy in May?
Two popular dividend ETFs target similar goals but deliver very different results. Here's the better buy for May.
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May 14, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News
Breakfast News: Cisco Evolves For The New AI Era
CSCO pushes new AI products to aid growth, Nvidia chips get selective approval for Chinese market, and more...
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May 14, 2026 by Katie Brockman
Big Changes Are Coming to the Federal Reserve Tomorrow, and It Could Spell Trouble for Wall Street
With a new Fed chair stepping in, uncertainty around inflation could rattle the market.
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May 14, 2026 by Sean Williams
President Donald Trump's 5-Word Response on Inflation May Come Back to Haunt Wall Street
Higher inflation may not be as short-term as the president thinks, based on what history tells us.
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May 14, 2026 by Katie Brockman
Warren Buffett Says This Investment Is "The Best Thing" -- and It Could Turn $200 per Month Into $1 Million
It's simpler than you might think to build wealth in the stock market.
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May 14, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
Stock Market Investors Just Got Bad News About President Trump's Economy. History Says a Domino Effect Could Follow.
Accelerating inflation has made interest rate increases more likely, and they have historically been bad news for the stock market.
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May 14, 2026 by Sean Williams
2 Ways Jerome Powell's Successor, Kevin Warsh, Intends to Alter the Fed -- and Both Risk Upsetting a Historically Pricey Stock Market
The central bank that Wall Street has become accustomed to may be on the verge of significant change.
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May 13, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
12 Dividend ETFs to Consider as Markets Head into Summer
It's hard to beat lots of passive income flowing into your account regularly.
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May 13, 2026 by Emma Newbery
Stock Market Today, May 13: Tech Optimism Overshadows Inflation Fears
On May 13, 2026, Nvidia’s latest peak helped drive a tech-led surge even as inflation and oil worries weighed on the Dow.
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May 13, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow
Roundhill AI ETF Outperforms Fidelity Tech ETF in 1 Year, but What About the Long Term?
Compare cost, risk, and portfolio strategy as these two tech ETFs take different paths -- one favoring concentrated AI growth, the other broad sector stability.
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May 13, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman
Shelter and Gasoline Pushed CPI to 3.8%. Producer Prices Are Running at 6%. Here Is What That Pipeline of Inflation Means for Rate Cuts and Your Portfolio
Investors got bad news on the inflation front for the second day in a row.
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May 13, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow
Higher Total Return vs. Broader Diversification: Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF or iShares S&P 500
With fewer holdings and a tech-heavy tilt, Vanguard's ETF delivered a sharper five-year climb -- alongside deeper drawdowns -- than its broader peer.
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May 13, 2026 by Sara Appino
Want AI Exposure? SOXX and CHAT Take Very Different Paths to the Same Theme.
Compare two distinct ETF strategies: one offers broader sector exposure and higher yield, the other focuses on semiconductor leaders and lower fees.
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May 13, 2026 by Sara Appino
SCHD Has the Scale. HDV Has the Energy Tilt. Which Dividend ETF Fits Your Portfolio?
Expense ratios, sector tilts, and risk profiles set these two dividend ETFs apart—see how their strategies shape income and growth potential for investors.
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May 13, 2026 by Sara Appino
HDV vs. VIG: High Income Now or Growing Income Later?
Explore how sector focus and portfolio concentration set these two dividend ETFs apart, shaping their risk profiles and income potential.
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May 13, 2026 by Sara Appino
TQQQ vs. QLD: Which Leveraged ETF Offers Better Tech Returns?
Expense ratios, risk profiles, and five-year drawdowns reveal key differences in these leveraged funds tracking the same tech-heavy index.
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May 13, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz
Wholesale Prices in April Just Increased at the Fastest Pace Since 2022. The Problem Goes Well Beyond Higher Gas Prices and the Iran War
The Producer Price Index climbed 1.4% in April, nearly triple the increase economists had expected.
Two business people reviewing a calendar.
May 13, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
S&P 500 vs Nasdaq-100: What's the Better Index to Track Right Now?
Tracking an index through an exchange-traded fund can be an easy way for investors to diversify and gain exposure to many top stocks.
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