Market Trends

Trump's tariffs may not be the slam-dunk panacea he's made them out to be.

If you seek a diversified portfolio consisting of winners, VTI may be right for you.

Is it time to take cover?

Today, Feb. 24, 2026, the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all rallied higher, as the market shakes off AI-related worries from over the weekend.

First Trust's FIXD ETF pursues total return through a flexible mix of investment grade and select high yield fixed income securities.

Stocks bounced back on Tuesday after a rough Monday session. Tariff uncertainty and AI fears drove the volatility.

With the market volatile right now, investors will definitely be tuning in to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.

Even Vanguard has a few "sleeper" funds. The U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF is one of them.

Consumer staples stocks are red-hot at the moment. They're also historically expensive.

Gold is in the midst of a huge bull run, but the S&P 500 is also hitting new highs. This is historically unusual, but usually a bad sign for stocks.

The Motley Fool recently surveyed 2,000 individual investors to gauge their optimism about the stock market and their concerns.

Datadog gets hit on AI disruption fears, Whirlpool pushes $800 million stock offering, and more...

Over the past couple of weeks, money looks to be moving out of stocks and into bonds. That could be a dangerous sign for stock investors.

Don't make it complicated when it doesn't need to be, and especially if complexity risks undermining your net returns.

U.S. stocks could fall sharply as high valuations collide with economic headwinds created by President Trump's tariffs.

Whether or not a recession is looming, it's wise to start preparing now.

Expense ratios, volatility, and fund structure set these two precious metals ETFs apart in ways that matter for portfolio risk.

Whether you've got a lot of money or just a little, these Vanguard ETFs will help you lay the foundation for successful long-term investing.

AI jitters, tariff shock, and looming Nvidia results have investors fleeing growth for perceived safety, today, Feb. 23, 2026.

Bonds have gotten a bad reputation over the past few years. They've gotten much more attractive over the past 12 months.