Market Trends

Here's how to protect your investments against market volatility.

A focus on a few simple criteria ensures a portfolio of high-quality value stocks that can outperform.

Avoiding the stock market at all-time highs has historically been a mistake.

When things seem too good to be true for the stock market, they typically are.

Investors got a dose of good news after hours, but concerns about the war could be fading.

Waning peace-talk optimism rattled major U.S. benchmarks as UnitedHealth Group outperformed on strong earnings today, April 21, 2026.

Explore how cost, yield, and sector focus set these global ETFs apart for investors seeking international exposure.

With the Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF, investors need not fear international small caps. They can embrace this potent asset class.

Why are the major indexes down on a quiet news day? Apple's leadership shakeup is doing most of the heavy lifting.

Geopolitical and macroeconomic developments continue to move stocks, but the latest earnings season is now coming into focus.

Utilities stocks are catching an AI bid, and the Vanguard Utilities ETF is benefiting.

Jerome Powell's term is set to expire in less than a month, and what happens at the Fed could have a significant impact on the markets.

The precious metal has been rising sharply in the past month.

The precious metal has been much more volatile this year than it has been in the past.

The WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund is an effective tool for investors looking to follow Berkshire Hathaway into Japan.

SPY and GLD are two of the largest ETFs by Assets Under Management (AUM), but there are more affordable options.

Expense ratios, yield differences, and risk profiles reveal distinct advantages for each fund. See how these factors shape their roles in a diversified portfolio.

Compare the trade-offs between broader credit exposure and cost efficiency as these two bond ETFs target different segments of the fixed-income market.

Top insights from the latest market news from Tuesday, April 21, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.

It's cheap and covers a lot of ground -- a win-win.