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Jul 8, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA
The S&P 500 Is Nearing Record Highs, but This 1 Unstoppable ETF Could Be the Smarter Buy Right Now
This ETF gives investors a smarter way to think about growth and risk.
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Jul 8, 2026 by David Dierking
1 Unstoppable ETF I'm Buying and Holding for the Long Term
Growth ETFs have been riding the tech and AI wave for several years, but it's the portfolio's ability to pivot that's its real advantage.
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Jul 8, 2026 by Anders Bylund
Dow Jones Drops 1.4% as Trump Declares Iran Deal "Over"
Oil surged and stocks slid after the president's comments at a NATO summit, while semiconductor stocks staged a quiet recovery.
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Jul 8, 2026 by Emma Newbery
Stock Market Today, July 8: Stocks Slide and Dow Drops 1.5% as Middle East Tensions Spike
On July 8, 2026, a reescalation of U.S.-Iran tensions sent crude surging and equities tumbling across all three major indexes.
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Jul 8, 2026 by Motley Fool YouTube
Tom Gardner's Five Stocks for the Long Term: Big Diversification, AI Research, and Caution
Tom Gardner makes the case for 50-stock portfolios and AI-powered research, then names five companies to consider owning for the next five-plus years.
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Jul 8, 2026 by Ben Gran
This Low-Cost ETF Is Not the Same as "Buying the Dow." It Might Be Better.
Instead of buying the 30 stocks of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, this ETF offers exposure to nearly 2,500 stocks.
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Jul 8, 2026 by David Dierking
Best 3 Vanguard Stock ETF Picks for the Second Half of 2026
With corporate earnings growing strongly, the backdrop is still positive for equities. These three ETFs capture distinct trends likely to emerge in the second half of 2026.
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Jul 8, 2026 by Justin Pope
2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2026
Dividend cuts are a nightmare. Fortunately, you probably don't need to worry about that when you buy these stocks.
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Jul 8, 2026 by Erin Kennedy
Vanguard VXUS vs. iShares IXUS: Which ETF Wins This International Showdown?
VXUS holds 8,738 stocks with lower costs; IXUS offers a higher yield and tighter focus on 4,337 holdings. Which ETF suits your portfolio?
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Jul 8, 2026 by Katie Brockman
If a Recession Is Coming, History Shows This 1 Vanguard ETF Has Never Let Investors Down.
A recession is coming eventually. Now is the best time to prepare.
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Jul 8, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News
Breakfast News: Meta Testing New All-Seeing AI
Meta reportedly testing super specs, AI chips face Chinese competition, and more...
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Jul 8, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow
BBH vs. XPH: Which Healthcare ETF Is Better for Beginners?
Broader diversification and lower volatility set these healthcare ETFs apart, with each fund targeting a distinct segment of the industry.
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Jul 8, 2026 by Daniel Foelber
SpaceX Officially Joined the Nasdaq-100 and Received a $300 Price Target From Wall Street. Here's Why the Stock Is Falling Anyway.
SpaceX's valuation is being tested now that public markets have digested its IPO.
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Jul 8, 2026 by Andy Gould
FTXO vs. IAT: National Banking Giants vs. Regional Lenders -- Which ETF Is the Better Buy?
One focuses on big bank stocks and has stronger five-year returns; the other targets regional lenders and has lower fees.
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Jul 8, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
Warren Buffett Warns Investors as the Stock Market Sounds an Alarm. History Says This Will Happen Next.
Warren Buffett says traders as treating the stock market like a gambling parlor.
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Jul 8, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski
Why This Semiconductor ETF Might Be the Most Underrated AI Play Right Now
This fund is up 98% year-to-date.
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Jul 8, 2026 by Sean Williams
The Federal Reserve's Initial July Inflation Forecast Looks Fantastic on the Surface, but Something Sinister Lurks in the Details
The inflation devil is in the details.
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Jul 8, 2026 by David Dierking
Meet the Growth ETF That's Turned $1,000 Into $5,400 Over 10 Years. History Says the Next Decade Could Be Even Better.
The Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) may not have the name recognition, but it's got the track record.
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Jul 8, 2026 by David Dierking
The S&P 500 Returned 10% in the First Half of 2026. This Is Good News for What History Says Is Coming Next.
Historically, a strong first half for the S&P 500 tends to lead to a strong second half.
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Jul 7, 2026 by Jennifer Saibil
Index Investors: Here's Why the Next Wave of Tech IPOs Could Reshape Your Passive Strategy
SpaceX is already in some indexes.
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