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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Katie Brockman

VOO vs. IWO: S&P 500 Stability Outpaces Small-Cap Growth Over Five Years

Vanguard's $VOO tracking the S&P 500 delivered stronger five-year returns with lower fees than iShares' $IWO small-cap ETF, though IWO surged recently.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Tim Ord

S&P 500 Bulls Maintain Control as Technical Signals Flash Green

S&P 500 technical indicators show sustained bullish momentum with strong support levels forming. GDX consolidates in trading range.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adam Levy

Vanguard Analysts Back Value and Small-Cap ETFs for S&P 500 Outperformance

Vanguard projects value and small-cap stocks to outperform S&P 500 over next decade, recommending $VTV and $VB ETFs.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

VOO Hits New Heights as S&P 500 Earnings Surge Despite Economic Headwinds

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF ($VOO) hits all-time highs on 27.1% annualized earnings growth, though inflation and labor market concerns persist amid elevated valuations.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Stock Futures Rally on Iran 'Love Tap' Comment; Tech Stocks Lead Friday's Rebound

Stock futures rise Friday as Trump downplays Iran military exchange; tech stocks lead gains with mixed earnings. Markets await April jobs data and June Fed decision.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Eva Mathew

S&P 500 Poised for Higher Opening Despite Geopolitical Headwinds

S&P 500 futures rally 0.41% after Thursday's 0.38% decline amid Iran tensions. Prediction markets bet 87% on higher opening ahead of April jobs report.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Fawad Razaqzada

S&P 500 Hits Fresh Records on Iran Peace Hopes and AI Rally

S&P 500 hits fresh records on improved Iran peace sentiment and falling oil prices, with tech stocks leading. However, valuations at historic extremes leave market vulnerable to geopolitical or earnings disappointments.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Eva Mathew

S&P 500 Surges to Record High as Iran Peace Talks Boost Risk Appetite

S&P 500 rallies 1.46% to 7,365.12 on May 7 amid U.S.-Iran peace negotiations. Oil declines sharply, supporting equities as traders remain bullish.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Anders Bylund

Markets Surge on AMD's AI Boom: Semiconductor Sector Rallies as Oil Plunges

AMD's blowout earnings triggered a 17.5% stock surge, lifting the S&P 500 1.3% and Nasdaq-100 1.7%. Nvidia gained 5.3%, while oil dropped 6% on Iran peace negotiations reports.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Eva Mathew

S&P 500 Eyes Another Rally as Earnings Beat, Oil Ease Support Wednesday Gains

S&P 500 hits record 7,259.22 after 0.81% Tuesday surge. Strong earnings, lower oil, and positive geopolitical sentiment suggest 88% probability of Wednesday gain.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Tech Stocks Surge as Trump Pauses Military Operation, Fed Rate Pause Expected

U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday after Trump's 'Project Freedom' pause announcement. Tech stocks led gains with semiconductor companies soaring on strong earnings.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

Mega-IPO Index Rules Could Trigger Market Correction, Experts Warn

New fast-track index inclusion rules for SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic could destabilize bull market. Historical mega-IPO underperformance raises correction risks.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

S&P 500's Rare April Surge Signals Strong Momentum Ahead, History Suggests

S&P 500 surged 10.5% in April 2026—only the 13th time in 50 years. Historical data shows above-average 6- and 12-month returns typically follow such rallies.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Stefon Walters

Three Vanguard ETFs Worth Adding to Long-Term Portfolios This May

Three Vanguard ETFs—$VOO, $VIG, and $VXUS—offer long-term investors broad market exposure, dividend growth, and international diversification with proven returns and minimal costs.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Fiona Cincotta

S&P 500 Gains on Iran Truce Hope as Oil Retreats From Geopolitical Peak

S&P 500 rose 0.66% Tuesday as US-Iran tensions ease and Trump signals conflict containment within weeks. Oil prices retreat but remain elevated.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Avi Gilburt

S&P 500 at Critical Juncture as Analyst Warns of Bear Market Risk

Analyst warns S&P 500 completing 92-year bull market; recommends protective strategies amid bear market risk.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Oil Surges Past $114 on Iran Strike; S&P 500 Drops Amid Inflation Fears

U.S. stocks fell as Iranian drone strike on UAE port sent crude above $114/barrel, triggering inflation concerns and potential Fed rate hike expectations by March 2027.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Ismael De La Cruz

Nasdaq 100 Defies 'Sell in May' Seasonality as Tech Leads 2026 Rally

Tech stocks poised to defy "sell in May" pattern in 2026. UBS recommends buying Nasdaq 100; S&P 500 up 4% year-to-date.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Michael Gouvalanis

Corporate Earnings Surge 27.8% as Economic Growth Accelerates to 3.5%

S&P 500 earnings crush expectations with 27.8% EPS growth in Q1 2026. All 11 sectors beat estimates amid robust 3.5% GDP growth, though rising rates pose risks.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

VOO Emerges as Top S&P 500 Choice as Index Hits New Heights

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF ($VOO) emerges as optimal S&P 500 choice with 0.03% expense ratio and superior liquidity as index rebounds to all-time highs.
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