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Feb 1, 2026 by Matt DiLallo
1 Top ETF I Plan to Load Up on This Month
This ETF delivers a growing stream of dividend income.
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Feb 1, 2026 by Sean Williams
Is a 3rd Historic Stock Market Crash Imminent Under President Donald Trump? Here's What the Data Says.
A couple of historical data points are painting a worrisome picture for Wall Street.
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Feb 1, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
Could This Tech-Heavy Vanguard Fund Be Due for a Significant Decline in 2026?
The Vanguard Information Technology ETF gives investors positions in leading tech companies, but it comes with risk.
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Feb 1, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
1 Vanguard Index Fund Could Turn $500 Per Month Into a $986,900 Portfolio That Pays $15,700 in Annual Dividend Income
Workers with median earnings can build sizable portfolios that pay a substantial amount of passive income.
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Feb 1, 2026 by Sean Williams
Wall Street Has a Federal Reserve Problem, With a Perfect Storm Brewing in 2026
Wall Street's foundational financial institution is rife with red flags, and the stock market could pay the price.
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Feb 1, 2026 by Keith Speights
3 Vanguard ETFs to Buy to Protect Your Portfolio from a Potential Stock Market Crash
These Vanguard funds won't necessarily keep you from losing money if the market crashes. But they can help cushion the blow.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
2 Unstoppable Stocks to Buy in 2026 and Hold Forever -- Including, Of Course, Nvidia Stock (NVDA)
One of these companies might reach a value of $10 trillion in just a few years.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Adé Hennis
Duff & Phelps Loads Up on First Industrial Realty Trust With 735K Shares
This investment firm recently increased its position on one of the top industrial REITs in the nation.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
If You'd Invested $1,000 in Peloton Interactive Stock (PTON) 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today (Spoiler: Yikes!)
It's hard to believe a stock could move this much in five years.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Adria Cimino
Will the S&P 500 Crash in 2026? History Offers a Strikingly Clear Answer.
In spite of market gains, one thing has weighed on investors' minds in recent months.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Adé Hennis
Annex Advisory Dumps 1.42M VFLO Shares That's Worth Over $50 Million
The VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF is one of the leading large-cap ETFs in the U.S., and this investment firm celebrated a victory of its own by selling over one million shares of the fund.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Katie Brockman
IYW vs. FTEC: Which Diversified Technology ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?
Expense ratio, yield, and diversification set these two tech ETFs apart. See how their distinct structures could impact your portfolio.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Katie Brockman
FTEC vs. SOXX: Is Broad Tech Diversification Better Than Targeted Semiconductor Exposure?
Expense ratios, diversification, and sector focus set these two tech ETFs apart. Here’s what that means for portfolio construction.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Adam Levy
Can International Stocks Outperform Once Again in 2026? Here's What Nobel Prize Economist Robert Shiller Has to Say.
International stocks trounced U.S. stocks in 2025, and valuations are now miles apart between the U.S. and other markets.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Even Near an All-Time High, This Dividend ETF Looks Extremely Cheap
There are some bargains to be found for dividend investors right now.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Katie Brockman
Silver Showdown: Is SIL or SLV the Better Buy in 2026?
Explore how differing fee structures and portfolio strategies set these two silver-focused ETFs apart for investors.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Neil Patel
The Stock Market Is Doing Something It Has Only Done 1 Time Since 1871. Should You Be Worried for 2026?
It's important for investors to understand the market's current state.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Katie Brockman
SPTM and VTI Both Offer Low-Cost Broad U.S Market Exposure, but Which Is the Better Buy?
Explore how subtle differences in holdings and risk profiles could influence your choice between these two foundational ETFs.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Todd Shriber
1 Top ETF I Plan to Load Up On in 2026
With international stocks extending their bullish ways and small caps showing signs of life, this could be one of the top ETFs to own this year.
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Jan 31, 2026 by Katie Brockman
FTEC vs. VGT: Which of These Popular Tech ETFs Is the Better Buy for Investors?
Expense ratio and fund size set these two tech ETFs apart. See how subtle differences could impact your investment strategy.
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