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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

Dividend ETF SCHD Outpaces Tech-Heavy VOO as Investors Seek Defensive Positions

$SCHD outperforms $VOO in 2026 amid tech rotation and dividend-stock demand, though $VOO favored long-term due to growth exposure.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Eva Mathew

S&P 500 Poised for Modest Gains Despite Geopolitical Tensions

S&P 500 futures rose 0.18% Tuesday despite Monday's 0.24% decline, with 68% odds of an up open amid U.S.-Iran tensions and 5% oil spike.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jeremy Bowman

Small Caps Rally Despite Iran Crisis: Russell 2000 Hits Record High

Russell 2000 hits all-time high despite Iran tensions as investors rotate to cheaper small-caps on rate-cut expectations and 40% valuation discount versus S&P 500.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Jagielski, Cpa

Buffett's $370B War Chest Signals Skepticism as S&P 500 Valuations Remain Elevated

Warren Buffett remains cautious despite S&P 500's Q1 2026 decline, maintaining $370B cash while selling more stocks than buying amid 25x earnings valuations.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

S&P 500 Retreats as Oil Spikes 6% Amid Iran Tensions

S&P 500 retreats 0.5% as oil surges 6% amid Iran tensions. Small caps outperform; TopBuild soars 17% on QXO's $17B acquisition deal.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Foelber

Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF Splits 5-for-1 as Tech Dominance Powers Market Rally

$MGK undergoes 5-for-1 stock split April 21, reducing share price to ~$82. ETF's megacap tech concentration has driven 427% decade returns versus S&P 500's 301.2%.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Trevor Jennewine

Wall Street Bullish on Gold Over S&P 500 in Next 12 Months

Goldman Sachs, UBS, and JPMorgan Chase forecast gold will outperform S&P 500 next year, but long-term equity returns remain superior due to AI-driven growth.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

Record Market Highs Mask Rising Inflation and Valuation Risks

S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records amid 3.3% inflation and historically elevated valuations, raising correction concerns.
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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··Adam Spatacco

Market's Valuation Warning Bell: S&P 500 at 25-Year Peak Despite 3% Gain

S&P 500 up 3% in 2026 despite elevated CAPE ratio of 36—second-highest on record—signaling overvaluation risks similar to 1920s and 2000 bubbles.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Markets Hit Records as Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz, Oil Plunges 15%

Markets hit records as Iran opens Strait of Hormuz, oil plunges 15% to $80/barrel. S&P 500 crosses 7,100, growth and crypto stocks rally as inflation concerns ease.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

VIX Plunges 44% as Geopolitical Tensions Ease; History Suggests Bullish Year Ahead

VIX volatility index collapsed 44% following Iran's Strait of Hormuz reopening. Historical analysis shows 85.71% win rate for S&P 500 gains over subsequent year.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Dr. Arnout Ter Schure

S&P 500 Rallies to 7,120 as Irregular B-Wave Pattern Unfolds

S&P 500 hits 7,120 on irregular B-wave rally, with 75% historical reliability for mid-term election year seasonality around April 18 suggesting potential reversal ahead.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jeremy Bowman

Hormuz Strait Reopens After Ceasefire: Is Oil's Plunge Already Priced In?

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire; crude oil drops 10.3% to $81.74/barrel, stock indexes surge 1%+ with Russell 2000 gaining 2.7%.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Leo Sun

Leveraged ETFs Promise Double Returns—But Long-Term Investors Face Hidden Perils

Leveraged ETFs promise 2-3x returns but carry significant risks including volatility decay, high fees, and counterparty risk. Over half have failed; buy-and-hold investors should avoid.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Bram Berkowitz

S&P 500 Hits All-Time High on Oil Price Collapse: Can Rally Last?

S&P 500 hits all-time high as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, crude oil plunges 11%. Rally faces headwinds from labor weakness and inflation concerns.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Eva Mathew

S&P 500 Hits Record 7,041 as Middle East Peace Hopes Drive Friday Rally

S&P 500 hits record 7,041.28 on Middle East peace optimism; futures up Friday as traders bet on higher open.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

VOO's Rapid Recovery From Iran Tensions Reinforces Case for Buy-and-Hold Investing

$VOO recovered from a 9% geopolitical-driven decline to new highs within three weeks, reinforcing historical patterns that show such disruptions typically resolve within two months—strong evidence for buy-and-hold investing.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Wall Street Hits Records as Ceasefire Hopes and Oil Surge Drive Market Higher

U.S. equities reached all-time highs Thursday as ceasefire news boosted sentiment. Oil surged on Iran tensions while tech stocks rallied.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Anthony Di Pizio

S&P 500 Hits Record High Despite Iran Tensions, But Bullish Bet Faces Inflation Test

S&P 500 rebounds to record highs after Iran ceasefire and strong jobs data, yet elevated oil prices and 3-year high inflation readings pose risks to market rally.
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