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May 7, 2026 by Matt Frankel, CFP®
This Low-Cost ETF Holds Almost 8,800 Stocks Across Both Developed and Emerging Markets. Here's Why It's a Compelling Long-Term Core Holding
If you're looking for diversification and value, here's a good ETF to check out.
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May 7, 2026 by Sean Williams
Citadel's Ken Griffin Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud About Inflation -- and Wall Street Isn't Going to Like It
The lead of one of the most profitable hedge funds on Wall Street leveled with investors about rising prices.
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May 7, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
The Stock Market Faces Serious Problems in President Trump's Economy. History Says This Could Happen Next.
Investors seem to be overlooking serious threats to the U.S. economy related to the Iran war and tariffs.
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May 6, 2026 by Emma Newbery
Stock Market Today, May 6: Markets Break New Ground on Hopes for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
AI-fueled earnings from chipmakers and easing tensions in the Middle East helped power fresh U.S. stock records, today, May 6, 2026.
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May 6, 2026 by James Brumley
6 Things Every Investor Should Know About This Market Before Buying Anything
If uncertainty has you anxious, here's information to help you get a better handle on where things are, and where they're likely headed next.
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May 6, 2026 by Josh Kohn-Lindquist
Which iShares Small Cap Growth Stock ETF Is Best for Investors: ISCG or IJT?
Expense ratios, portfolio breadth, and drawdown history reveal key differences in these small-cap growth ETFs' approach to risk and returns.
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May 6, 2026 by Anders Bylund
S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Surge: AMD Earnings Steal the Show at Midday
Chip stocks are having a moment, and AMD is leading the charge. Oil prices are tanking, too. Here's what you need to know.
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May 6, 2026 by David Dierking
The Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Tech has turned into an equity market leader once again. That gives a unique advantage to a particular Vanguard ETF.
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May 6, 2026 by David Dierking
Is The SPDR Gold Shares ETF Becoming a Crowded Trade That Smart Investors Should Avoid?
The furious gold rally of more than two years looks like it's finally cooling in 2026. This previously overcrowded trade doesn't look quite so overcrowded anymore.
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May 6, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team, Buck Hartzell, Emily Flippen, CFA, and Sanmeet Deo, CFA
Stock Market Today (LIVE): $119B Later, Musk Might Have Chips; Upstart's Big Quarter Has a Big Catch
Top insights from the latest market news from Wednesday, May 6, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.
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May 6, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News
Breakfast News: AMD Pops 17% On Chip Demand Surge
Chip demand gives AMD a boost, higher memory prices hit Arista's costs, and more...
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May 6, 2026 by James Hires
Selling Pressure in Chip Stocks Is Easing. Is SMH the Best Way to Play the Rebound?
There's no stopping the AI train, and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF is among the best ways to buy a ticket.
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May 6, 2026 by Sean Williams
Plot Twist: SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic May Deliver a Fatal Blow to the Trump Bull Market Thanks to a New Rule
Investors are about to learn the hard way that popularity does not equate to profitability on Wall Street.
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May 6, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
The Stock Market May Have a Federal Reserve Problem with Kevin Warsh Replacing Jerome Powell
Kevin Warsh wants to change how the Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy.
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May 6, 2026 by David Dierking
Could Buying the Right Dividend ETF Today Make You a Millionaire in Retirement?
Many investors prefer growth and tech stocks to build their portfolios. Dividend stocks and ETFs might actually be the better risk/reward play.
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May 6, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
The SpaceX IPO Is Coming: History Says the Stock Will Do This When It Starts Trading
SpaceX could be the largest U.S. IPO in history, but stocks that go public with large market values tend to perform poorly.
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May 5, 2026 by Emma Newbery
Stock Market Today, May 5: Stocks Rebound as U.S.-Iran Truce Holds
Today, May 5, 2026, Micron’s jump on high-capacity SSD demand helped power a broader chip-led advance in U.S. stocks.
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May 5, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman
Tensions Are Flaring in Iran Again. Here's Why Markets Are Still Gaining
Major indexes keep hitting all-time highs. Can anything stop them?
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May 5, 2026 by Anders Bylund
S&P 500 and Dow Jones Climb; Intel's 14% Surge Steals the Show
What's driving the Nasdaq's 1.3% gain today? It's a new twist in the long-running AI boom. Here's how the ripple effects are lifting the entire market.
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May 5, 2026 by David Dierking
The S&P 500 Just Did This for the 13th Time in the Past 50 Years; Here's What History Says Happens Next
The S&P 500 managed double-digit growth in April. When double-digit monthly growth has happened in the past, it's traditionally signaled the start of an accelerating momentum cycle.
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