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With the conflict in the Persian Gulf still ongoing, it's a good idea to buy some protection for a portfolio in case of an extended conflict, or even a relatively short one that results in lasting

The conflict with Iran has already driven up oil prices. Brent, the global benchmark, has surged by more than 70% this year to over $100 a barrel. That has fueled a big rally in energy stocks. For

As the Iran War stretches into its second month, oil tanker routes through the Strait of Hormuz have become a critical choke point -- sending WTI crude oil prices near $100 a barrel.

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With a market capitalization around $4.1 trillion (as of March 27), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is by far the world's most valuable company. It's worth $420 billion more than Apple. That difference is

The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:VTI) and the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:SPTM) both offer ultra-low fees, broad U.S. equity exposure, and

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) fell 1.67% to 6,375.85, marking its fifth weekly drop. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) sunk 2.15% to 20,948.36, putting it in correction territory after falling

The oil market has gone haywire this year. WTI, the primary U.S. oil benchmark, started the year below $60 a barrel. However, the war with Iran has sent WTI soaring. It peaked at more than $119 per

With $2.09 trillion in net assets, the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI) is the largest exchange-traded fund (ETF) or index fund in the world.

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Oil prices have been extremely volatile this year. Brent oil, the global benchmark price, has gone from around $60 a barrel in January to a peak near $120 a barrel a few days ago. While crude has

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF(NYSEMKT:VTI)and Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHB)both offer ultra-low-cost, diversified exposure to the full U.S. equity market, with similar sector

The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has the world watching oil and natural gas prices. The daily flow of news can drive energy prices higher or lower, depending on how fast-changing events

Investor sentiment toward oil stocks is swinging dramatically amid events unfolding in the Middle East. That makes complete sense, given the scale of the geopolitical conflict in the region and its

The Vanguard Value ETF (NYSEMKT:VTV) and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:VTI) are both solid investments, but they approach the U.S. equity market differently.

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The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East is making huge headlines, and so is the resulting rise in oil and natural gas prices. Investors looking at the energy sector today need to consider more

Despite all the volatility in crude prices, the oil industry can be a great place to find high-quality dividend stocks. Oil companies typically offer above-average dividend yields, and many have

According to the latest research from The Motley Fool, crypto scams are now at an all-time high. Through the first three quarters of 2025, there were more than 100,000 crypto investment scams

SLB N.V. (NYSE: SLB) stock, the artist formerly known as Schlumberger, soared on Monday after Citigroup recommended buying SLB "on weakness" this morning, as StreetInsider.com reports.

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Barely more than two months after U.S. forces captured former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, that petroleum-rich country is already making moves to boost its oil output. That's a surprisingly

The S&P 500 index has fallen about 4.5% since the Middle East war started. And it continues to drop. As a result, most sectors of the S&P 500 are deep in the red for March (March 2 was the first

Oil prices have skyrocketed this year. Brent oil, the global benchmark, has surged more than 75% to over $105 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI, the primary U.S. oil price benchmark, has jumped to nearly $95

If you're a dividend stock investor, things are finally looking better for you in 2026.

After three straight years of underperformance in a market dominated by large-cap tech, dividend stocks have

With the price of oil approaching $100 per barrel and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf under attack from all sides, it's a good idea to buy a little protection for your portfolio from the

Shares in Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ: FANG) and Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) have risen strongly in 2026, partly in response to hostilities in the Gulf and the resulting increase in oil prices.

One of the most important lessons of investing is to spread the wealth around. While it's fun to choose individual winners like Nvidia or Palantir Technologies and see your nest egg climb, it's even