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If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, This ETF Could Be the Smartest Buy Right Now
Nobody likes the thought of a stock market crash, but every investor should be prepared for one. As The Motley Fool notes, "The stock market loses 10% of its value about once per year on average
Better iShares Financial Sector ETF: EUFN's Europe Focus or IAT's U.S. Regional Banks
The iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (NASDAQ:EUFN) provides broad exposure to European banks and insurers with a higher yield, while the iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (NYSEMKT:IAT) focuses
Why ServiceNow Stock Dropped 20% in June
ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) stock fell 20% in June, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. It's been fairly volatile as the market weighs the impact of artificial intelligence (AI)
Should You Put $500 a Month Into This Vanguard ETF? Here's How Much You Could Gain.
When trying to decide how to invest your money, sometimes the best way to start is to buy a broadly diversified index fund. The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI) is one of the best
Vanguard Is Bullish on Value Stocks and Fixed Income. Are These 2 ETFs a Good Buy?
Recent Vanguard research is bullish on the U.S. economy. The company's recent market commentary, published in June, projects 3% U.S. GDP growth in 2027, which would likely be good news for U.S
VTI vs. IWM: Which Broad Index ETF Is the Better Buy?
A hot topic of debate among investors right now is whether small-cap stocks belong in your portfolio -- and if so, how much. For most of the past few years, the U.S. stock market's largest
Chevron vs. Exxon Mobil: Which Energy Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Chevron (NYSE:CVX) and Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) are titans of the global energy landscape, but their diverging paths in a changing economy present a unique puzzle for retail investors today. This
Vanguard VT vs State Street SPDW Global ETF Showdown. Which World-Spanning Fund Is the Better Buy?
Investors choosing between Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (NYSEMKT:VT) and State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (NYSEMKT:SPDW) must decide whether to include U.S. equities in a
Oil is Starting to Flow Out of the Strait of Hormuz Again. Should You Still Buy Oil Stocks?
The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices sharply higher. Now that the tensions have cooled, the price of oil has fallen back to its levels prior to the conflict. Major oil
Congress Is Moving Forward With the Clarity Act. That Makes Ethereum the Best Crypto to Buy This Summer
There's still one important piece of crypto legislation that the Trump administration has yet to sign into law: the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. If it passes later this year, as expected, it
Bloom Energy Skyrocketed Over 248% in the First Half of 2026. Here's What to Expect in the Second Half.
Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) has launched into the stratosphere.
The clean energy stock started 2026 trading at about $98 per share. Since then, it has nearly tripled to about $289 per share.
Bloom's
VT vs. SCHF: Which International ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?
Investors looking to diversify beyond U.S. borders have two very different options to choose from with the Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (NYSEMKT:VT) and the Schwab International Equity ETF (NYSEMK
If I Could Only Hold 1 Vanguard ETF Forever, Here's What I'd Buy
When it comes to identifying an investment that's appropriate to buy and hold forever, there should be a few things you look for. I'm preferable to ETFs, of course, because they provide simple and
This AI Infrastructure Company Has a $638 Billion Backlog and Is Trading Near an 18-Month Low
Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) is set to be a major beneficiary of the AI infrastructure boom. The company has accumulated a $638 billion backlog of business, which is equal to about eight years of revenue at
Should You Buy Chevron While It's Below $180 or Wait for a Bigger Dip?
Chevron's (NYSE: CVX) sizzling momentum from earlier this year has unquestionably evaporated. Although oil prices remain elevated, the giant energy stock has plunged by nearly 20% from its late
Is ServiceNow Stock a Buy After Its Brutal First Half?
ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) has been one of the hardest-hit large-cap software stocks in 2026. After setting a split-adjusted 52-week high of $211.48 last summer, shares of the enterprise workflow
ConocoPhillips or Occidental Petroleum: Which Oil Stock Should You Buy Now?
With energy demand shifting and global markets in flux, choosing between two of the largest oil producers requires looking beyond the surface. Is the diversified giant or the low-carbon pioneer the
Brookfield and Bloom Energy Expanded Their AI Power Partnership to $25 Billion. Here's What Investors Need to Know.
For the second time this year, one of Bloom Energy’s (NYSE:BE) strategic partners has significantly expanded its partnership less than a year after forming the initial collaboration. This time, it’s
Berkshire Hathaway has 9% of its Portfolio in These Oil Stocks. Should it Sell Now That the War With Iran is Winding Down?
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) saw a major change at the start of 2026, when longtime CEO Warren Buffett handed the reins to Greg Abel. There are likely to be some shifts in the way the
ExxonMobil vs. Chevron: The Illusion of Revenue Scale
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) and Chevron (NYSE:CVX) are the undisputed titans of the oil and gas sector. Both are integrated oil and gas giants and top dividend-paying companies, but one is significantly
BND vs. VCIT: Which Vanguard Bond ETF Is the Better Buy for Income Investors?
The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ:BND) serves as a core bond holding covering government and corporate debt, whereas the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCIT)
This Energy Stock Tops My July Buy List
The U.S. and Iran are working toward a peace accord, and while that's good news in geopolitical terms, it's had the predictable impact of sending oil prices lower. Hopefully, those benefits will