Here's Where to Invest $1,000 Right Now

Investing is about putting money to work for the long haul. However, it's also earnings season. If you're going to invest you may as well make some timely picks ahead of companies that have strong near-term prospects to deliver market-thumping gains.

I'm looking at two companies that are scheduled to report fresh quarterly results later this week -- as well as an ETF I like -- that could be smart places to park your next $1,000. Tractor Supply (NASDAQ: TSCO) and Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE: CLF) are the stocks that will be stepping up with financial updates near the end of this week. Vanguard Small-Cap Value (NYSEMKT: VBR) is the exchange-trade fund that I like here.

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