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iShares vs. Global X: Which Defense ETF Looks Best in 2026?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Logistics company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/a16a79c7-f73c-405d-ba63-e8d69b66ce4e.png
iShares vs. Global X: Which Defense ETF Looks Best in 2026?

Comparing Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSEMKT:SHLD) and iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSEMKT:ITA) reveals differences in cost, sector concentration, and historical volatility across the

SpaceX Is Borrowing $20 Billion to Fund Its AI Ambitions. Is That a Bold Move or a Dangerous One?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/875743/gettyimages-2239825685.jpg
SpaceX Is Borrowing $20 Billion to Fund Its AI Ambitions. Is That a Bold Move or a Dangerous One?

When a company raises $86 billion in the largest IPO in history and then turns around five days later to borrow another $25 billion, one of two things is true: It has identified an opportunity so

Microsoft vs. Alphabet: What Their Revenue Trends Tell Investors: https://g.foolcdn.com/charts/production/processed/msft-googl/quarter/revenue/bar/primary/standard/limit-8/latest/msft-googl_quarter_revenue_bar_primary_standard_limit8.png
Microsoft vs. Alphabet: What Their Revenue Trends Tell Investors

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) develops and licenses software, digital services, and cloud computing solutions for global enterprises and consumers.

It recently entered a long-term power agreement with

This Stock Market Metric Just Hit "Extreme Fear." Warren Buffett Has 11 Encouraging Words for Investors Right Now.: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/876286/buffett22-tmf.png
This Stock Market Metric Just Hit "Extreme Fear." Warren Buffett Has 11 Encouraging Words for Investors Right Now.

Despite the market's multiple record-breaking highs over the last few months, many investors are growing concerned about potential volatility.

The Fear and Greed Index is a compilation of seven

Intel vs. Navitas: Which Semiconductor Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/6621189b4e7cb9d45edf69f837eb152de0833686-1200x800.png?w=800&q=75&fit=max&auto=format
Intel vs. Navitas: Which Semiconductor Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The chip industry is splitting between traditional giants and niche disruptors. Choosing between Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTS) depends on whether you prefer turnaround

2 Blue Chip Industrial Stocks I'd Buy Into This Week's Weakness Without Hesitation: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/874394/gettyimages-177805648.jpg
2 Blue Chip Industrial Stocks I'd Buy Into This Week's Weakness Without Hesitation

If there's a problem with bull markets, it's that pullbacks can be hard to come by. Compounding that issue is that "weak" is a subjective term for many investors. For some market participants, a

This Top Dividend ETF Just Lowered Its Payment. Should Income Investors Be Concerned?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/876201/a-hand-putting-another-coin-on-a-rising-stack-next-to-a-rising-money-chart.jpg
This Top Dividend ETF Just Lowered Its Payment. Should Income Investors Be Concerned?

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) is one of the largest and most popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on dividend-paying stocks. It currently manages over $95 billion in

I Have $1 Million. Can I Afford to Retire?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/875852/reviewing-financial-documents.jpg
I Have $1 Million. Can I Afford to Retire?

Retirement is a day many people dream of and financially prepare for throughout their working life. Before you stop working, though, you must ensure you have the money to live comfortably for the

Why SpaceX Stock Plummeted This Week: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/876659/gettyimages-1167797024.jpg
Why SpaceX Stock Plummeted This Week

SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) stock suffered a huge pullback in its second full week of trading following its initial public offering on June 12. The company's share price declined 20.2% in a week of

Nvidia Owns This Under-the-Radar $20 Stock Poised to Disrupt a $1.8 Trillion Market: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/874312/biotechnology-lab-computer.jpg
Nvidia Owns This Under-the-Radar $20 Stock Poised to Disrupt a $1.8 Trillion Market

You've almost certainly heard the term "smart money," usually in reference to Wall Street's most proven investment managers. This label isn't necessarily limited to money managers, though. Any

The Vanguard ETF Built for Investors Who Want Dividends That Actually Grow: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/876348/stock-trader-2022-a.jpg
The Vanguard ETF Built for Investors Who Want Dividends That Actually Grow

There is no shortage of dividend-focused ETFs available to investors, but most people focus on high-yield versions or on a specific category of stocks, like large-cap dividend payers. And to be

eBay vs. Macy's: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/04077c100bd6485cccb1918d4c92afa9f7598712-2121x1414.jpg?w=800&q=75&fit=max&auto=format
eBay vs. Macy's: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

As the retail landscape shifts toward digital marketplaces and reimagined department stores, choosing between eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) and Macy's (NYSE:M) depends on whether you value high-margin

SpaceX vs. Tesla: Here's Which Elon Musk Stock I'd Buy Right Now: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/874690/hands-caress-a-crystal-ball.jpg
SpaceX vs. Tesla: Here's Which Elon Musk Stock I'd Buy Right Now

Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX), or SpaceX, has been a publicly traded company for seven days. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock has been public for 16 years. SpaceX is the newer, shinier

With Just 6 Words, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Demolished Expectations. "It's Hard to Believe," Says President Trump.: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/875644/55270308356_ed0cf99433_b.jpg
With Just 6 Words, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Demolished Expectations. "It's Hard to Believe," Says President Trump.

Late last week, new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh led his first meeting of the agency that sets monetary policy and is tasked with controlling inflation.

Although Warsh previously served on the

VT vs. NZAC: Which Global ETF Is the Better Buy for Long-Term Investors?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Janitorial service, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/4d4e885c-79e9-4b8f-bd91-e9721cd7c2e9.png
VT vs. NZAC: Which Global ETF Is the Better Buy for Long-Term Investors?

The Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (NYSEMKT:VT) provides broad global exposure at a lower cost, while the State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF (NASDAQ:NZAC) prioritizes

Is SpaceX Worth $1.77 Trillion When It Can't Turn a Profit? These 4 Stocks Suggest There's a Better Way to Play Aerospace.: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/875886/gettyimages-157579722.jpg
Is SpaceX Worth $1.77 Trillion When It Can't Turn a Profit? These 4 Stocks Suggest There's a Better Way to Play Aerospace.

Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX) has accumulated $41.3 billion in total losses since its founding. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, the company posted a net loss of $4.28 billion --

One of Wall Street's Most Unbreakable Records, Spanning 155 Years, Is on the Verge of Toppling -- and It Has Terrifying Implications for the Stock Market: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/875791/nyse-floor-trader-invest-buy-sell-options-stock-exchange-getty.png
One of Wall Street's Most Unbreakable Records, Spanning 155 Years, Is on the Verge of Toppling -- and It Has Terrifying Implications for the Stock Market

Despite a short-lived swoon in March, the stock market is delivering another banner year for investors. During the first week of June, the timeless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI)

2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy as Demand for Custom Chips Soars: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/875585/broadcom-and-marvel-logos.png
2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy as Demand for Custom Chips Soars

According to some reports, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is in early talks to sell Trainium, a line of ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) -- or custom chips designed to handle specific tasks

UnitedHealth Stock Has Quietly Soared 80% off Its Low. Is the Worst Finally Behind It?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/876615/unh-stock.jpg
UnitedHealth Stock Has Quietly Soared 80% off Its Low. Is the Worst Finally Behind It?

Shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) have done something few investors saw coming a year ago: they've quietly climbed back to the doorstep of a fresh 52-week high. As of this writing, the stock

CRISPR Therapeutics AG vs. Vertex Pharmaceuticals: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/3a7b7d740be428c35a4ad30f93004a7d655cc124-1200x800.png?w=800&q=75&fit=max&auto=format
CRISPR Therapeutics AG vs. Vertex Pharmaceuticals: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Deciding between CRISPR Therapeutics AG (NASDAQ:CRSP) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) involves weighing high-growth gene-editing potential against a profitable, established leader. Both

Lennar vs. NVR: Which Homebuilder Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/bf1840c3c19f65b476307d856544619881ecb92d-1200x800.png?w=800&q=75&fit=max&auto=format
Lennar vs. NVR: Which Homebuilder Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Should the housing market cool or continue to climb in 2026? Deciding between industry giants Lennar (NYSE:LEN) and NVR (NYSE:NVR) requires understanding how scale and land strategies impact

SpaceX Dipped Below $150 and Then Bounced Back. Here's What That Tells Long-Term Investors.: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/875956/rocket-launch.jpg
SpaceX Dipped Below $150 and Then Bounced Back. Here's What That Tells Long-Term Investors.

Most retail investors were not able to get Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX), or SpaceX, stock at the initial public offering (IPO) price. After the $135 share offering, though, SpaceX

Kevin Warsh Just Suggested the Fed May Bring Down the Hammer on Inflation. Could It Spell Trouble for Wall Street?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/875267/gettyimages-1421453587-1200x769-45ba444.jpg
Kevin Warsh Just Suggested the Fed May Bring Down the Hammer on Inflation. Could It Spell Trouble for Wall Street?

When a new CEO takes the reins at a company, they sometimes try to make an immediate high-impact statement, like Elon Musk carrying a porcelain sink into Twitter's headquarters in 2022 and tweeting

Is This Really the Best Age to Claim Social Security? Here's What the Data Shows.: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/874229/reviewing-finances-with-laptop.jpg
Is This Really the Best Age to Claim Social Security? Here's What the Data Shows.

When should you claim your Social Security benefits? This question is actually a lot more complicated than it seems. And that's not just because you have a wide range of choices -- although you do

Thinking of Buying the Bottom With Dogecoin? Do This 1 Thing First.: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/876072/shiba-inu-dog-doge-dogecoin.jpeg
Thinking of Buying the Bottom With Dogecoin? Do This 1 Thing First.

As I write this, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is 90% below its 2021 highs. To some investors, that means the coin looks cheap -- so cheap that it can't go down anymore. If you think this is the bottom