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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Medtronic's Dividend Fortress Rivals Intuitive Surgical's Growth at Half the Price

Medtronic offers a more attractive valuation (22x P/E vs. 55x) than Intuitive Surgical, with 3.6% dividend yield and Hugo robot growth potential.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Ben Gran

S&P 500 Hits Record Highs Despite Iran Conflict: Why Geopolitical Panic Selling Backfires

S&P 500 surged to records in April 2026 amid Iran tensions. Historical data shows wars rarely derail markets long-term, with strong earnings growth supporting gains.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Enbridge's 5.4% Yield Offers Stability Amid Market Turbulence

Enbridge offers a 5.4% dividend yield backed by stable midstream pipelines and utilities, with an impressive 31-year dividend increase streak and resilience to market volatility.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Brumley

Five Core ETFs Offer Simple Path to Lifetime Wealth Building

A five-ETF portfolio combining U.S. stocks, small-caps, international equities, and bonds provides diversified long-term growth with minimal fees.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Frankel, Cfp And Tyler Crowe

Why Top Analysts Balance Blue Chips With Bold Bets on High-Risk Stocks

Motley Fool analysts balance stable dividend stocks with calculated speculative bets, recognizing that exceptional returns often require accepting higher-risk opportunities alongside core holdings.
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