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We've already seen a much different market in 2026 than the one we experienced from 2023 to 2025. No longer is tech dominating the discussion. Cyclicals are broadly outperforming the S&P 500, small

The iShares National Muni Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:MUB) and the iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:AGG) differ most in market exposure, with AGG’s broader U.S. investment-grade bond coverage, a

On January 23, Connecticut-based Iridian Asset Management disclosed a buy of 190,909 Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE:HGV) shares, with an estimated transaction value of $8.11 million based on quarterly

Investing in high-yielding dividend stocks can be a great way to generate passive income. While the S&P 500's dividend yield of around 1.2% is near its record low, many companies offer much

The State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:SLYG) and the iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:ISCG) differ in cost, portfolio breadth, and historical drawdowns, with

There's a famous quote, often attributed to Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin: "There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen."

The past few months have been

Delivery robots are moving from a speculative venture to a more common alternative. Serve Robotics (NASDAQ: SERV) is leading the way, now with more than 2,000 delivery robots deployed.

The company

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is pretty much never the cheapest, nor the fastest, nor the smoothest blockchain to use. Still, some long-term investors prefer owning it to other cryptocurrencies, because

If you want to invest in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry but don't want to get overexposed to technology stocks, then energy is likely your best bet.

AI is hungry for power -- very hungry

Although Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) doesn't have much going for it as an investment, it has been one of the most successful cryptocurrencies. It's worth about $21 billion (as of Jan. 22), making it one

On January 22, Courant Investment Management disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that it sold out its entire position in CarMax (NYSE:KMX), with the estimated

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) tracks abiout 500 of the largest U.S. public companies, and is widely considered the most important index in the stock market. That's why its performance is often used

Ford (NYSE: F) investors are cheering for the company's 2025 performance. Shares produced a monster total return of 42% last year. That was well ahead of the return of the S&P 500 index. There is

Fidelity Total Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:FBND) delivers a higher yield and broader sector exposure than iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:IEI), but trades at a higher annual cost and has shown

If I were an investor looking at Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA), I'd avoid buying until it demonstrates one specific thing. If it can do that thing, it probably won't have any problem soaring to new heights.

Cryptocurrency values have been falling lately as investors try to gauge geopolitical turmoil, the job market, and the Federal Reserve's independence. Cryptocurrencies are typically more volatile

The biggest driving force in the market continues to be artificial intelligence (AI), which is why now can be a great time to pick up shares of some of the top companies in the space. Let's look at

According to the folks at Fidelity, a 65-year-old person who retired in 2025 could expect to spend $172,500, on average, on medical and healthcare expenses throughout their retirement. That doesn't

On January 22, Systelligence disclosed a new position in the Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (NASDAQ:VTWG), acquiring 72,824 shares worth an estimated $17.19 million.

According to a Securities and

No doubt about it -- President Donald Trump spooked a lot of investors in defense stocks earlier this month.

Writing on Truth Social about "exorbitant and unjustifiable" executive compensation in

With more people claiming Social Security before full retirement age (FRA) -- typically around 67 -- it's no surprise that many remain in the workforce. Here's what you need to know about working

3M's (NYSE: MMM) recent results bring the company into focus, and it's time to assess where the company and the stock are heading after an impressive 2025.

I selected 3M as a top-value stock for

Over the next few weeks, hundreds of America's publicly traded companies will report their operating results for the quarter ended Dec. 31. But Wall Street will be especially focused on the

Ever since I heard The Motley Fool's co-founder, David Gardner, talk about the Garner-Kretzmann Continuum on his Rule Breakers podcast, I've been a follower of the GKC's main principle: own at least

If you own a tax-deferred account like a 401(k) or traditional IRA, you must begin withdrawing from those accounts the year you turn 73 years old. These are called required minimum distributions