S&P 500

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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Brumley

S&P 500 Has Weathered Every Geopolitical Storm in 46 Years—This Won't Be Different

S&P 500 has recovered from every major geopolitical crisis since 1980, gaining 6,300%. History suggests current Middle East tensions unlikely to derail long-term returns.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Michael Kramer

S&P 500 Breaks Below 6,700 as Systematic Flows Signal Potential Inflection

S&P 500 breaks below 6,700 support on systematic CTA selling, widening credit spreads, rising rates, and dollar strength. Next battleground at 6,600.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Badar Shaikh

S&P 500 May Fast-Track SpaceX Entry Post-IPO, Triggering Index Fund Buying Surge

S&P 500 reportedly considers rule changes to accelerate SpaceX's index entry after planned IPO, potentially triggering billions in forced buying from index-tracking funds.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Brian Gilmartin

S&P 500 Faces Historical Cooling After Three-Year Rally, Data Warns

S&P 500 faces historical return moderation after 2023-2025 rally. Iran conflict and oil volatility disrupt emerging market rotation, potentially requiring extreme fear for sustainable market bottom.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Frankel, Cfp

S&P 500 Hits Lowest Point Since November as Stagflation Fears Surge

S&P 500 hits lowest level since November amid stagflation fears, weak growth, and surging oil prices driven by Iran conflict tensions.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Adam Turnquist

Oil Surges on Iran Tensions as Markets Weigh Geopolitical Risk Against Economic Resilience

WTI crude spikes near $120 on Iran tensions; S&P 500 resilient at 3% below records. Strait of Hormuz shipping status critical for determining oil prices and market direction.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Justin Pope

Three S&P 500 Dividend Giants Hit 27% Lows—A Buying Opportunity for Long-Term Investors

Three S&P 500 dividend stocks—Coca-Cola, Domino's Pizza, Home Depot—have declined up to 27%, creating potential opportunities for long-term buy-and-hold investors seeking compounding dividend growth.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Stock Futures Fall Despite Trump's Iran Claims as Energy Rallies, Tech Earnings Loom

S&P 500 and Dow futures declined Thursday amid geopolitical tensions. Bumble surged 22.89% on earnings; Morgan Stanley dropped 1.80% after redemption restrictions; Adobe fell pre-earnings.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

Englander's $9.93B Bet: Why Millennium's Largest Holding Signals Ultra-Safe Investing

Billionaire Israel Englander makes iShares Core S&P 500 ETF ($IVV) Millennium Management's largest $9.93B holding, validating passive index investing's superiority over active management.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Michael Kramer

Market Stress Signals Flash as Rates, Oil Surge Despite Flat S&P 500

S&P 500 flat despite rising Treasury yields above 3.65% and 4.23%, while widening credit spreads and negative currency swaps signal hidden market stress.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Prnewswire

Realty Income Marks 134th Straight Dividend Hike, Raising Monthly Payout to $0.2705

$O marks 134th consecutive dividend increase to $0.2705/share, reinforcing its position as the market's most consistent REIT dividend payer.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matthew Benjamin

JPMorgan Warns of 10% Market Correction as Middle East Tensions Persist

JPMorgan projects 10% S&P 500 correction from January peaks as Middle East tensions persist, noting insufficient investor de-risking despite recent optimism.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Michael Kramer

S&P 500 Faces Widening Trading Range as Technical Momentum Falters

S&P 500 faces technical deterioration with 24 declines in 36 days, while software sector drops over 30%. Oracle reports negative free cash flow, signaling broader sector weakness.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Tim Ord

S&P 500 Put/Call Ratios Signal Market Base Formation as Gold Stocks Surge

Technical indicators suggest S&P 500 is stabilizing with potential rally ahead, while gold stocks enter major cycle rally potentially extending to 2036.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Anthony Di Pizio

Small-Cap Surge: Russell 2000 Beats S&P 500 as Rate Cuts Lift 2026

Russell 2000 outpaces S&P 500 in 2026, up 4.3% YTD. Fed rate cuts and domestic policy favor small-caps with floating-rate debt.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Erica Kollmann

Magnificent Seven Concentration Fears Overblown, History Shows

Market concentration in mega-cap stocks mirrors 1930s-60s patterns. Research shows concentration doesn't predict risk or returns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Bram Berkowitz

Iran Tensions Reignite Market Volatility: What History Reveals About War and Stock Returns

Iran conflict creates market uncertainty. Historical data shows S&P 500 losses before wars, but gains during conflict periods. Oil price surge poses greatest economic risk.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

VOO vs. RSP: Which S&P 500 Strategy Fits Your Portfolio in 2026?

VOO's tech-heavy 33% allocation outperformed in growth markets but lags as 2026 sees sector rotation. RSP's equal-weight approach offers better diversification and recent outperformance.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Michael Kramer

S&P 500 Volatility Eases Amid Geopolitical Relief, but Liquidity Risks Linger

S&P 500 rebounds from Monday selloff as Iran tensions ease, though underlying liquidity pressures from T-bill settlements and dollar tightening persist.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

Nasdaq-100 ETFs Face 2026 Headwinds Despite Tech's Long-Term Growth Promise

Nasdaq-100 ETFs lag in 2026 despite tech's projected strongest sector growth through 2027; S&P 500 ETFs better for short-term investors.
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