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Sep 7, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer
The S&P 500 Is at a Near-Record High. Here's What History Says Every Long-Term Investor Should Do Right Now.
Don't panic, but the market looks expensive, with the S&P 500 hovering near all-time highs. It has been here many times before.
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Sep 7, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
Could This Vanguard Growth ETF Be a No-Brainer Buy for Long-Term Investors?
The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF tracks the leading growth stocks on U.S. markets.
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Sep 7, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
Will Silver Take Off Before the End of 2026?
Economic and political uncertainty could lead to a surge in silver prices later this year.
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Sep 7, 2026 by Dana George
This ETF Would Have Increased Your Investment by 6x Over the Past 10 Years -- and It's Still Soaring
High-growth holdings have driven this fund's success.
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Sep 7, 2026 by David Dierking
This Is Warren Buffett's Single Best Piece of Advice for Every Investor Heading Into a Bear Market
Buffett says that when opportunity presents itself, it's time to go big!
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Sep 7, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski
Most People Asking "What Should I Invest In?" Are Overthinking It. Start With Index Funds and These 4 Stocks.
The most important investment move is getting started.
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Sep 7, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Sees Multiple Ways for Berkshire Hathaway to Profit From Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence
Berkshire doesn't look to be shying away from artificial intelligence under its new CEO at all.
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Sep 7, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
If You'd Invested $10,000 in the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today. (You Might Want to Sit Down.)
This exchange-traded fund has been a boffo performer for many years.
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Sep 7, 2026 by Todd Shriber
1 Unstoppable Vanguard Growth ETF Up 14% in 2026 to Buy and Hold for the Next 20 Years
The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF is a solid growth bet for buy-and-hold investors.
Breakfast News: Selling Is an Art. Your Art.
Sep 7, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News
Breakfast News: Selling Is an Art. Your Art.
Selling is less formula than judgment. Thoughtful investors reach different judgments from identical facts...
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Sep 7, 2026 by Brett Schafer
The Stock Market Has Not Been This Expensive Since the Dot-com Bubble's Peak. History Says to Prepare for What Might Come Next.
Investors who have benefited from the AI boom should now consider potential downside scenarios for their portfolios.
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Sep 7, 2026 by Adam Spatacco
The Stock Market Is Flashing a Warning Seen Only 6 Times Since 1871, and History Is Crystal Clear That a Disaster Could Be Heading Toward Wall Street
The S&P 500 CAPE ratio is a useful valuation tool to determine whether the market is expensive or fairly priced.
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Sep 7, 2026 by Anthony Di Pizio
Here's Why This Friday Could Be One of the Most Critical Days for the Stock Market in September
The Fed's next interest rate decision could hinge on August's inflation number.
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Sep 7, 2026 by Adam Spatacco
Not a Crash, Not a Correction: What the September Effect Really Means for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip Stocks
Historically, September brings unusually harsh selling pressure to the stock market.
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Sep 7, 2026 by Brett Schafer
The Stock Market Just Did Something For the 3rd Time in Over 100 Years. If History Is Any Guide, Prepare For This to Come Next.
Stocks look expensive when viewed through a long-term lens.
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Sep 7, 2026 by Todd Shriber
If the Fed Hikes Interest Rates This Month, History Says This Is the Smartest ETF to Buy Right Now
If interest rates rise, writing a prescription today for the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF is a smart idea.
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Sep 7, 2026 by David Dierking
Worried About a Stock Market Crash? History Says This Mistake Could Cost You Tens of Thousands of Dollars.
In most cases, trying to time the market does more damage than good.
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Sep 7, 2026 by Geoffrey Seiler
A Once-in-a-Generation Market Warning Just Flashed. What History Says Happens Next.
According to one metric, the S&P 500 is the most expensive it's been since the dot-com bubble.
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Sep 7, 2026 by Sean Williams
History Says There Are $8.3 Trillion Reasons the Trump Bull Market Is on Thin Ice
Investors are piling into safe-haven assets at a historically worrisome pace.
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Sep 7, 2026 by James Brumley
Here's How Long the Average S&P 500 Bull Market Lasts, According to History. Should Investors Be Nervous?
There's no denying this one's getting a little long in the tooth.
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