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Mar 17, 2026 by Johnny Rice

The Economy Just Shed 92,000 Jobs as Oil Prices Surge and Inflation Creeps Up. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This Next.

Here's what past oil shocks can teach investors about what comes next.

Mar 17, 2026 by Jake Lerch

Real Estate ETFs: Should Investors Favor VNQI's Lower Fees or GQRE's Performance?

Key differences in cost, size, and global diversification shape how these real estate ETFs fit into a portfolio strategy.

Mar 17, 2026 by Emma Newbery

Stock Market Today, March 17: Markets Edge Upwards as Fed Meeting Opens

Today, March 17, 2026, selective tech gains helped lift the Nasdaq even as oil prices and geopolitical tensions stayed elevated.

Mar 17, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA

The Nasdaq Is Down 3% This Year. Is the QQQ Invesco Trust Still Worth Buying Right Now?

The Invesco QQQ Trust has widely outperformed the S&P 500 over the past decade.

Mar 17, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

Better Real Estate ETF: Vanguard's VNQI vs. iShares' ICF

Explore how VNQI and ICF differ in cost, yield, and portfolio breadth — key factors that can shape your real estate ETF strategy.

Mar 17, 2026 by Katie Brockman

VTI Offers Broader Market Access Than ITOT, But Is It the Better Total Stock Market ETF? Here's What You Need to Know

Explore how differences in fund size, stock count, and liquidity may impact your choice between these two total-market ETFs.

Mar 17, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA

This High-Yielding Dividend ETF Is Beating the Market, and Here's Why It Could Still Go Higher

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has been soaring this year, as investors look for safety and dividend income.

Mar 17, 2026 by James Brumley

The Best Tech ETF to Invest $2,000 in Right Now

There's a way of sidestepping the chief reason many investors don't want to own any technology funds right now.

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Mar 17, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA

Is the Stock Market Due to Crash in 2026?

The S&P 500 has generated above-average returns for three consecutive years.

Mar 17, 2026 by Dan Caplinger

Your ETF Could Have a Fatal Flaw. Here's the Answer

Sometimes the best solutions are also the simplest.

Mar 17, 2026 by Jake Lerch

ISCG vs. VBK: Which ETF Offers Lower Fees, More Liquidity, and Greater Returns?

Portfolio breadth, sector mix, and subtle cost differences set these small-cap growth ETFs apart for investors weighing their next move.

Mar 17, 2026 by Jennifer Saibil

The Market Hasn't Moved This Year. Should Investors Be Worried?

It's starting to turn south.

Mar 17, 2026 by Jake Lerch

Small-Cap ETFs: ISCG Boasts Lower Fees and Better Recent Performance, but SLYG Has Greater Liquidity and a Lower Risk Profile

Expense ratios, portfolio breadth, and sector tilts set these small-cap ETFs apart—see how their differences may shape your strategy.

Mar 17, 2026 by Ben Gran

VWOB or BND: Which Bond ETF Should You Buy?

Earning 10% yields on a bond ETF might sound tempting -- but there are risks.

Mar 17, 2026 by Jake Lerch

RZG Delivers Larger Gains Than SLYG, but It Comes With Increased Risk and Higher Fees

Fee structure, sector focus, and liquidity set these two small-cap ETFs apart—see which factors could matter most for your portfolio.

Mar 17, 2026 by Jake Lerch

ISCV vs. VBR: Which Small Cap Value Approach is Right for Investors?

Sector exposure, yield, and fund size set these two small-cap value ETFs apart—see how these factors could impact your investment approach.

Mar 17, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team, Brian Richards, Bill Barker, and Buck Hartzell

Stock Market Today (LIVE): Stocks Buck Rising Oil Prices, Tesla Locks In on the Grid

Top insights from the latest market news from Tuesday, March 17, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.

Mar 17, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News

Breakfast News: Nvidia Unveils Major GTC Updates

Nvidia rises on AI and robotaxi news, Alphabet looks to China for hardware, and more...

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Mar 17, 2026 by Sean Williams

The S&P 500 Just Sounded an Alarm That History Strongly Suggests Investors Don't Take Lightly

One variable has historically been the difference between "magnificent" and "mediocre" for Wall Street's benchmark index.

Mar 17, 2026 by Matt Frankel, CFP

The Boring Strategy That Builds $1 Million Portfolios

You don't need to spend hours researching stocks to build a nest egg.

Articles — Page 54

The Economy Just Shed 92,000 Jobs as Oil Prices Surge and Inflation Creeps Up. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This Next.

Real Estate ETFs: Should Investors Favor VNQI's Lower Fees or GQRE's Performance?

Stock Market Today, March 17: Markets Edge Upwards as Fed Meeting Opens

The Nasdaq Is Down 3% This Year. Is the QQQ Invesco Trust Still Worth Buying Right Now?

Better Real Estate ETF: Vanguard's VNQI vs. iShares' ICF

VTI Offers Broader Market Access Than ITOT, But Is It the Better Total Stock Market ETF? Here's What You Need to Know

This High-Yielding Dividend ETF Is Beating the Market, and Here's Why It Could Still Go Higher

The Best Tech ETF to Invest $2,000 in Right Now

Is the Stock Market Due to Crash in 2026?

Your ETF Could Have a Fatal Flaw. Here's the Answer

ISCG vs. VBK: Which ETF Offers Lower Fees, More Liquidity, and Greater Returns?

The Market Hasn't Moved This Year. Should Investors Be Worried?

Small-Cap ETFs: ISCG Boasts Lower Fees and Better Recent Performance, but SLYG Has Greater Liquidity and a Lower Risk Profile

VWOB or BND: Which Bond ETF Should You Buy?

RZG Delivers Larger Gains Than SLYG, but It Comes With Increased Risk and Higher Fees

ISCV vs. VBR: Which Small Cap Value Approach is Right for Investors?

Stock Market Today (LIVE): Stocks Buck Rising Oil Prices, Tesla Locks In on the Grid

Breakfast News: Nvidia Unveils Major GTC Updates

The S&P 500 Just Sounded an Alarm That History Strongly Suggests Investors Don't Take Lightly

The Boring Strategy That Builds $1 Million Portfolios

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