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Three Stocks Are Joining the S&P 500. Will They Actually Improve VOO’s Returns?
Three new names are entering the S&P 500, swapping out brewers and homebuilders for fuel-cell technology and genomics, but whether that trade actually benefits VOO holders depends on a math problem most investors overlook. Before trading opens on September 21, 2026, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) will rebuild a sliver of its index exposure,…
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The Stock Market Has Been Sending a Quiet Warning Signal for Years. Here's What History Says Comes Next.
The majority of investors are feeling pessimistic about the market. Over 53% believe stock prices will fall in the next six months, according to the latest weekly poll from the American Association of Individual Investors, while just 29% believe the market will continue climbing. With bond market chaos, oil price pressure, and inflation, there’s been…
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Minimalist Investing is Based on “Simplicity” — Don't Own Too Much Money Either
Introduction: Investing seems a bit difficult “I want to start investing.” I’ve thought that before, but at first, it was a little scary. Stocks, investment trusts, ETFs, NISA, iDeCo… The more I looked into it, the more unknown terms appeared. If you watch YouTube, various people are saying different things. “This stock is good.” “This…
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【US Stock Market Outlook for the Week of 9/14–9/18: Caution Regarding the Shift in Rate Hike Phases and Prolonged High Interest Rates: The Message Sent to Individual …
The US stock market is facing a major turning point. Movements surrounding decisions at the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) and monetary policy are intensifying. Review of Last Week Last week, the US market was a very volatile week centered on major monetary policy meetings. The three main topics that influenced the stock market and…
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Berkshire Hathaway's CEO Now Has to Consult Howard Buffett Before Buying Back Stock
Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA -0.04%)(BRKB +0.11%) announced Friday that Warren Buffett has been named chairman emeritus, effective immediately. His son, Howard Buffett, a Berkshire director since 1993, is the conglomerate’s new chairman. Warren Buffett isn’t leaving the company. He remains a member of the board. Of course, it’s still a milestone. Buffett had been Berkshire’s chairman…
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How Does a Rise in Long-Term Interest Rates Change Our Lives? Five Perspectives: Mortgages, Savings, Investments, Businesses, and Public Finance
When we hear that “interest rates are rising,” we tend to focus only on the story of increasing mortgage repayments. However, while it may be a burden for borrowers, it can be a tailwind for savers and those buying new bonds. I live with my wife and son, and while paying off a mortgage on…
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Can you answer what your variable interest rate is linked to? The essence of the 'Short Prime Rate' and choosing a bank
Right now, the housing loan community on X is in an uproar over the term ‘Short Prime Rate’. There are several triggers. One is that Mitsubishi UFJ Bank announced a change to its short-term prime rate (short prime) at the same time it raised interest rates on ordinary deposits. Another is that some online banks…
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What numbers should you look at before stock prices move? The 'Market Checklist' I record every week
Are you only looking at stock prices? When investing, it is inevitable that your eyes will be drawn to the stock prices themselves, such as the S&P 500 or NASDAQ 100. “It went up today,” “The NASDAQ fell,” “My unrealized gains increased.” Of course, these are also important. However, as I have continued to invest…
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BYD Just Reported Record Monthly Sales. Here's What That Means for Tesla Stock.
BYD‘s (BYDDY +0.68%) August sales numbers further confirmed that the company is no longer a young start-up nipping at the heels of Tesla (TSLA -0.53%). The Chinese auto giant sold 440,293 new energy vehicles (vehicles powered by an alternative to fossil fuels) last month. That number is up nearly 18% from a year ago and…
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Prediction: Here's What a $1,000 Investment in Tesla (TSLA) Stock Could Be Worth By 2036
Electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has been an amazing wealth builder for its long-term investors. Check out the average annual returns below: Source: Data from Morningstar.com as of September 16, 2026. Image source: The Motley Fool. See? If you invested in the company 15 years ago, you would have increased the value of…