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Apr 13, 2026 by David Dierking

The Best Vanguard ETF to Invest $1,000 in This April

With the markets looking very choppy so far in 2026, this sector has the tailwinds to keep moving higher.

Apr 13, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman

Why Markets Are Shrugging Off Trump's Hormuz Blockade

Are investors looking past the war?

Apr 13, 2026 by Katie Brockman

Going for Gold: How IAU's Pure Play on Physical Gold Compares to SGDM's Gold Mining Focus

Two gold-focused ETFs, two very different strategies. See how cost, scale, and portfolio structure set IAU and SGDM apart for investors.

Apr 13, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz

3 Company Earnings to Watch This Week (April 13-17)

The country's largest bank by assets, a company critical to the artificial intelligence sector, and a streaming giant all report earnings this week.

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Apr 13, 2026 by Daniel Foelber

5 Low-Cost Vanguard ETFs Are Undergoing Stock Splits. But Which Is the Best Buy Before the Split Takes Effect on April 21?

The splits will bring all five ETFs below $100 a share.

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Apr 13, 2026 by Jake Lerch

2028 Shockwave? Why 75 Years of American Prosperity Could Be About to Hit a Brick Wall.

Learn how the emergence of a dystopian digital landscape could lead to big trouble on Wall Street.

Apr 13, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team, Jim Gillies, Loren Horst, and Sanmeet Deo, CFA

Stock Market Today (LIVE): Incumbents Aren't Done Yet; Markets Continue to Surf U.S.-Iran Tension; Does Apple Need to Pick Up the Pace?

Top insights from the latest market news from Monday, April 13, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.

Apr 13, 2026 by Ben Gran

Could Investing $500 a Month in ARKQ Make You a Millionaire?

This tech stock ETF offers investors exposure to self-driving cars, robots, AI, and other advanced technologies.

Apr 13, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow

Should Bitcoin Investors Choose FBTC's Size or HODL's Lower Fees?

Key differences in scale, liquidity, and risk profile set these two Bitcoin ETFs apart for investors weighing their next move.

Apr 13, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News

Breakfast News: Big Banks Launch Earnings Season

New earnings season kicks off, chip shortages hitting AI, and more...

Apr 13, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow

What's the Difference Between the FBTC and IBIT Bitcoin ETFs?

Explore how two leading Bitcoin funds stack up on cost, structure, and risk -- key factors for ETF investors considering crypto exposure.

Apr 13, 2026 by Selena Maranjian

5 Popular Vanguard ETFs Are Splitting Their Shares. Do You Own Any, and Should You Be Rejoicing?

The splits mean shareholders will suddenly own lots more shares. But that's not as meaningful as it looks.

Apr 13, 2026 by Eric Volkman

S&P 500 Index Dividend Yields Are Teasing All-Time Lows. Here Are 3 Dividend Darlings That Crush This Trend.

There are still some generous yielders if you know where to look.

Apr 13, 2026 by Keith Speights

If I Could Tell Investors 1 Thing About the Stock Market Right Now, It Would Be This

Stocks are volatile. There's geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty. But brighter days lie ahead.

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Apr 13, 2026 by Sean Williams

The Federal Reserve's April Inflation Forecast Is In -- and It Just Keeps Getting Worse for Wall Street

The Fed's projection is nightmare fuel for a historically expensive stock market.

Apr 13, 2026 by David Dierking

3 ETFs Beating the Market in 2026 and Why They Could Keep Going

The rotation away from tech has created a lot of opportunities in the stock market. These ETFs may only be getting started.

Apr 13, 2026 by Ben Gran

Could Investing $500 a Month in MAGS Make You a Millionaire?

If you want to own the entire Magnificent Seven in one tech ETF, this fund can deliver.

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Apr 12, 2026 by Selena Maranjian

These 3 Stocks Could Still Be Winning Investments When You Retire. Warren Buffett Would Likely Agree, Too.

Buffett likes steady and predictable businesses, and these largely fit the bill. Two are dividend payers, as well.

Apr 12, 2026 by David Dierking

The Millionaire Investor's Case for Buying the S&P 500 Every Single Month

With consistency and discipline, the path to becoming a millionaire isn't as intimidating or difficult as it might seem.

Apr 12, 2026 by Ben Gran

Could Investing $10,000 in This Leveraged ETF Make You a Millionaire?

For most investors, the risks of this ETF aren't worth the potential long-term reward.