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Apr 30, 2026 by Howard Smith

Stock Market Today, April 30: Caterpillar's Jump After Earnings Helped Fuel Surge in Dow

On April 30, 2026, a post-earnings boost from a key industrial name helped the Dow outshine tech-heavy peers despite mixed Big Tech reactions.

Apr 30, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski

SPEM Tracks 3,000 Holdings Across China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico, and Other Countries. Here Is Why a Small Emerging-Markets Allocation Could Pay Off for Patient Investors

This emerging-markets ETF is up 9% year to date through April 27.

Apr 30, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

Which iShares Tech ETF Is Better to Invest in Artificial Intelligence (AI), SOXX or IYW?

Side-by-side, these two iShares funds reveal how sector focus, yield, and volatility shape investor outcomes in tech. Explore their key differences.

Apr 30, 2026 by Todd Shriber

Gold ETF Value Check: With Gold Down 8% Since the Iran War Began, Are GLD and IAU Fairly Valued at Current Levels?

Gold's recent slide may be a case of too much too fast, potentially signaling value with the SPDR Gold Shares and the iShares Gold Trust.

Apr 30, 2026 by Stefon Walters

1 Vanguard ETF to Buy Every Time the Market Dips

It's a good investment through thick and thin.

Apr 30, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team, Tim Beyers, Seth Jayson, Matt Frankel, CFP®, and Sanmeet Deo, CFA

Stock Market Today (LIVE): Markets Close Out April With a Bang; Data Center Surprise Sends QCOM Up 15%

Top insights from the latest market news from Thursday, April 30, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.

Apr 30, 2026 by Adam Levy

8 Words From Billionaire Howard Marks Investors Must Hear Before Buying More Stocks

Buying the dip has worked so far, but there are reasons to be cautious.

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Apr 30, 2026 by Anthony Di Pizio

Meet the Unstoppable Vanguard ETF Beating the S&P 500, the Nasdaq-100, and the Dow Jones in 2026

Investors are parking their money in domestic companies as geopolitical risks rock the global economy.

Apr 30, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News

Breakfast News: Alphabet CEO Hails AI Capex Payoff

GOOG sees results from AI investments, Fed meeting reveals growing divisions, and more...

Apr 30, 2026 by Ben Gran

Don't Buy TQQQ Unless You Are Confident About These 3 Things

This leveraged ETF is a better fit for professional stock traders and risk-tolerant investors.

Apr 30, 2026 by David Dierking

HDV vs. SCHD: Which Dividend ETF Is the Better Buy?

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) are two of the best high-yield equity products out there.

Jerome Powell Fed Chair FOMC Questions Meeting Rate Cut Official

Apr 30, 2026 by Sean Williams

18 Words From Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh That Can Reshape Monetary Policy and Wall Street

What you thought you knew about inflation might be completely altered under the next head of the Federal Reserve.

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Apr 30, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine

Stock Market Investors Just Got Bad News From Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh

Warsh's desire to shrink the Fed's balance sheet and discontinue forward guidance could be trouble for the stock market.

Apr 29, 2026 by Josh Kohn-Lindquist

IJJ vs. IWN: Which iShares Value ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

Compare how portfolio size, sector weightings, and risk profiles set these two value-focused ETFs apart for long-term investors.

Apr 29, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman

Why Investors Should Follow Fed Chair Powell's Lead on the War in Iran

Jerome Powell asserted a "wait-and-see" approach regarding the impact of the Iran war.

Apr 29, 2026 by Seena Hassouna

SOXX vs. XLK: The Right Pick Depends on What You Already Own

Compare the trade-offs between concentrated chip exposure and diversified tech holdings, including fees, volatility, and long-term growth outcomes.

Apr 29, 2026 by Emma Newbery

Stock Market Today, April 29: Mixed Reactions as Big Tech Earnings Beat Expectations

On April 29, 2026, the Fed leaves rates unchanged, and markets remain muted ahead of megacap earnings.

Apr 29, 2026 by David Dierking

VTI or VOO: Which Vanguard ETF Should You Buy During a Market Sell-Off?

When choosing between the two giant Vanguard ETFs, it really comes down to how you feel about owning smaller companies during a downturn.

Apr 29, 2026 by Eric Trie

Higher Yield or Long-Term Dividend Growth? FDVV vs. NOBL

The Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV) and the ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) both focus on dividend-paying U.S. stocks, but their portfolios are built very differently. That difference can shape not just how much income investors receive, but how reliable that income may be over time.

Apr 29, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

Better Tech ETF for Artificial Intelligence (AI): Vanguard's VGT vs. iShares' IYW

Explore how differences in sector focus, portfolio breadth, and dividend payouts shape the long-term appeal of these two tech ETF giants.