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Wall Street's $7.8 Trillion Warning Has Reached a Deafening Tone -- but Are Investors Paying Attention?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/851595/nyse-floor-trader-invest-buy-sell-options-stock-exchange-getty.png
Wall Street's $7.8 Trillion Warning Has Reached a Deafening Tone -- but Are Investors Paying Attention?

The third year of Wall Street's bull market rally didn't disappoint investors. When the closing bell tolled for 2025, the mature stock-driven Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI)

If History Repeats, This Unstoppable ETF Can Make You a Millionaire With a $100,000 Initial Investment and $655 Monthly Contributions Over 20 Years: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/851459/stock-chart-quote-bear-bull-trading-invest-short-options-getty.jpg
If History Repeats, This Unstoppable ETF Can Make You a Millionaire With a $100,000 Initial Investment and $655 Monthly Contributions Over 20 Years

Although there are a lot of ways to make money on Wall Street, none come close to matching the annualized return potential of stocks.

However, this doesn't mean stocks move from Point A to B in a

I Predicted Nvidia Was a Better Dow Stock Than Amazon in 2025, and I Was Right. But Which Is the Better "Magnificent Seven" Stock for 2026?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/851458/abstract-rendering-of-light-emerging-from-computer-components-illustrating-the-growing-importance-of-artificial-intelligence-ai.jpg
I Predicted Nvidia Was a Better Dow Stock Than Amazon in 2025, and I Was Right. But Which Is the Better "Magnificent Seven" Stock for 2026?

In 2024, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) were added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Intel and Walgreens Boots Alliance.

In December 2024, I predicted that Nvidia would

Donald Trump Has Led Stocks to the 2nd-Highest Annualized Return of Any President Over 129 Years -- Can He Become No. 1?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/851606/president-donald-trump-wh-photo-olympics-joyce-n-boghosian.jpg
Donald Trump Has Led Stocks to the 2nd-Highest Annualized Return of Any President Over 129 Years -- Can He Become No. 1?

For more than a century, stocks have stood atop the pedestal on Wall Street. While bonds, commodities, and real estate have also helped investors grow their nominal wealth, no other asset class has

The Stock Market's Valuation Yardstick That Warren Buffett Once Called, "Probably the Best Single Measure of Where Valuations Stand," Just Sounded a Warning to Wall Street: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/851233/stock-market-crash-plunge-dollar-newspaper-invest-dow-sp-500-getty.jpg
The Stock Market's Valuation Yardstick That Warren Buffett Once Called, "Probably the Best Single Measure of Where Valuations Stand," Just Sounded a Warning to Wall Street

Since the end of the Great Recession nearly 17 years ago, the stock market has been a stomping ground of optimism and wealth creation. With the exception of the five-week COVID-19 crash in

3 Magnificent Vanguard ETFs to Stock Up On Right Now if a Recession Is Coming in 2026: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/851568/bear-silhouette-against-a-stock-market-downturn-chart.jpg
3 Magnificent Vanguard ETFs to Stock Up On Right Now if a Recession Is Coming in 2026

Stock prices continue to soar as we head into 2026, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting new all-time highs earlier this week.

However, many investors are still on edge about

After a Disappointing 2025, Here's My Favorite "Magnificent Seven" Stock in 2026: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/851234/gettyimages-1344247570.jpg
After a Disappointing 2025, Here's My Favorite "Magnificent Seven" Stock in 2026

It wasn't all smooth sailing (it rarely is), but much of the U.S. stock market performed well in 2025. The S&P 500 finished the year up more than 16%, the Nasdaq Composite finished up over 20%, and

Is a Stock Market Crash Imminent in 2026 Under President Donald Trump? 155 Years of History Weighs In.: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/851451/president-donald-trump-official-wh-photo-business-forum-molly-riley.jpg
Is a Stock Market Crash Imminent in 2026 Under President Donald Trump? 155 Years of History Weighs In.

For more than a century, no asset class has come close to rivaling the average annual return of stocks. Though stocks are known for their occasional wild swings, Wall Street has been the superior

The Stock Market Has a Serious Federal Reserve Problem -- and It's Not What You Think It Is: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/850873/president-donald-trump-wh-photo-speak-jerome-powell-daniel-torok.jpg
The Stock Market Has a Serious Federal Reserve Problem -- and It's Not What You Think It Is

The third year of Wall Street's bull market rally proved what a wealth-creating machine the stock market can be. When the closing bell rang on Dec. 31, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average

Stock Market Today, Jan. 16: Space Stocks Take Off As Markets Slip
Stock Market Today, Jan. 16: Space Stocks Take Off As Markets Slip

S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) slipped 0.06% to 6,940.01, today as political uncertainty won out over yesterday’s chip optimism. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) eased 0.06% to 23,515.39, and the

President Donald Trump's Tax Policy Has Lit a Fire Under This Trillion-Dollar Trend That Apple, Alphabet, and Nvidia Are Taking Full Advantage Of
President Donald Trump's Tax Policy Has Lit a Fire Under This Trillion-Dollar Trend That Apple, Alphabet, and Nvidia Are Taking Full Advantage Of

Although it was nothing short of a roller-coaster ride in 2025 for the stock market's benchmark index, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), the third year of the bull market didn't disappoint. Following a

3 Top Dow Jones Dividend Stocks to Buy for Passive Income in 2026
3 Top Dow Jones Dividend Stocks to Buy for Passive Income in 2026

The Dow Jones is the oldest benchmark in the stock market. It was established in 1896, but none of the original 12 companies are still in the index. The index has gone through several changes, with

Why Dow Stock Floated Higher Today
Why Dow Stock Floated Higher Today

An optimistic analysis of the U.S. plastics market was the spark that ignited a surge in Dow (NYSE: DOW) stock on Hump Day. The storied chemical company, which has been a laggard of a stock over the

Stock Market Today, Jan. 14: Nvidia Leads Tech Losses as Investors Cool on AI
Stock Market Today, Jan. 14: Nvidia Leads Tech Losses as Investors Cool on AI

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) fell 0.53% to 6,926.60 as it again failed to hold the 7,000 mark. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) slid 1.00% to 23,471.75 on tech weakness, and the Dow Jones

Will Nvidia Stock Fall Below $100 in 2026? Here's What History Has to Say.
Will Nvidia Stock Fall Below $100 in 2026? Here's What History Has to Say.

The third year of Wall Street's bull market rally didn't disappoint. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all rallied by double-digit percentages and achieved several

Schwab vs. iShares: Is SCHA or IJR the Better U.S. Small-Cap ETF?
Schwab vs. iShares: Is SCHA or IJR the Better U.S. Small-Cap ETF?

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHA) charges a marginally lower expense ratio and offers broader diversification than iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:IJR), while IJR features a slightly

Prediction: After Underperforming the Nasdaq for 8 of the Last 10 Years, the Dow Will Beat the Nasdaq and S&P 500 in 2026
Prediction: After Underperforming the Nasdaq for 8 of the Last 10 Years, the Dow Will Beat the Nasdaq and S&P 500 in 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) had a great year in 2025, with a total return of 14.9%. But it still fell short of the Nasdaq Composite's (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) 21.1% total return

Stock Market Today, Jan. 12: Markets Dip on DOJ Powell Probe, Rebound With Alphabet
Stock Market Today, Jan. 12: Markets Dip on DOJ Powell Probe, Rebound With Alphabet

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) rose 0.15% to 6,976.71, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) added 0.26% to 23,733.90, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) gained 0.17% to

2 Nasdaq-100 Stocks That Are No-Brainer Buys in 2026, and 1 to Avoid
2 Nasdaq-100 Stocks That Are No-Brainer Buys in 2026, and 1 to Avoid

The third year of Wall Street's bull market didn't disappoint. Throughout 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all rallied to several record-closing highs.

However

3 of the Fastest-Growing Stocks on the Planet in 2026
3 of the Fastest-Growing Stocks on the Planet in 2026

It's been an incredible three-year run for the stock market. From the beginning of 2023 through the end of 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have gained 45%, 78%

Prediction: 2026 Will Be Known as the "Year of the Bubble" on Wall Street
Prediction: 2026 Will Be Known as the "Year of the Bubble" on Wall Street

For three years, the stock market has provided investors with plenty of reasons to smile. When 2025 came to a close, the benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) had climbed by 16%, marking the third

Looking for a REIT ETF? RWR and SCHH Offer Many Similarities -- and a Few Key Differences
Looking for a REIT ETF? RWR and SCHH Offer Many Similarities -- and a Few Key Differences

This comparison looks at two popular real estate investment trust (REIT) exchange-traded funds: the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHH) and the State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (NYSEMKT:RWR).

The Stock Market Has Done This Only 3 Times in 155 Years -- and History Couldn't Be Any Clearer About What Comes Next
The Stock Market Has Done This Only 3 Times in 155 Years -- and History Couldn't Be Any Clearer About What Comes Next

When the curtain closed on 2025, investors had every reason to smile. The iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and growth stock-driven Nasdaq

How Likely Is It That the Stock Market Crashes Under President Donald Trump in 2026? 3 Historically Accurate Correlations Weigh In.
How Likely Is It That the Stock Market Crashes Under President Donald Trump in 2026? 3 Historically Accurate Correlations Weigh In.

During President Donald Trump's first term in office, all three of Wall Street's major stock indexes soared. The ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:

Stock Market Today, Jan. 9: S&P 500 Sets New High and Intel Rallies
Stock Market Today, Jan. 9: S&P 500 Sets New High and Intel Rallies

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) rose 0.65% to 6,966.28, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) gained 0.81% to 23,671.35, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDEX: ^DJI) added 0.48% to 49,504.07