Keeping it simple can be a great strategy. Sometimes, you just want a simple choice: big or small, yes or no, chocolate or vanilla. The same is true with investing. There are thousands of publicly traded stocks, and at times, it can be overwhelming trying to determine the best investment options.

1 Simple ETF to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid Like the Plague

Tom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors is coming off a string of successful stock market predictions this past year. Lee currently has his eye on small-cap stocks, calling for the Russell 2000 index to soar 50% in 2024. Regardless, small caps could still do very well for the rest of...

1 Vanguard ETF That Could Soar 41.5% in the Remainder of 2024, According to a Select Wall Street Analyst

Vanguard ETFs are popular investment vehicles, thanks to their low costs and above average performance. Here is a rundown of the fund family's best and worst performers this year. Vanguard, a popular fund family, is prized for its low costs and stellar performance. In October 1974, Paul Samuleson, a Nobel...

What Are Vanguard's Best and Worst Performing ETFs in 2024?

ETF Focus

With small-caps enjoying an historic rally, let's take a look at some of the best ETFs out there to invest in.

Best Small Cap ETFs: 5 Vanguard Funds Land In The Top 10

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

It’s midsummer, and U.S. small-caps have finally showed up in a big way. You could say it’s been a long time coming. If we look at the (IWM A-) versus the (IWB A) as proxies for the small-cap versus large-cap segments, respectively, we are reminded of why small-caps had been out of favor for so long.

Finding the Right Small-Cap ETF for Different Outcomes

Cathie Wood bought shares of Shopify, Blade Air Mobility, and Tempus AI on Monday. Tempus AI has been public for only a month, but it became a broken IPO on Monday when it closed below its $37 debut price. The popular growth investor keeps adding to some of her favorite...

Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Bought

The Motley Fool

Simplify your investment strategy with the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF.

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF: The Ultimate One-Fund Portfolio Solution

Several rich hedge fund managers own Chipotle, Broadcom, and Walmart. Another stock-split stock, though, is the clear favorite among the world's wealthiest hedge fund managers. However, several of these billionaires reduced their positions in this stock in Q1. Billionaire hedge fund managers consider many variables when deciding which stocks to...

Here's the Favorite Stock-Split Stock for the World's 10 Richest Billionaire Hedge Fund Managers

GOBankingRates

Just mere months away from the presidential election, there is no shortage of economic issues that are top of mind for many investors: Inflation (which remains sticky), exploding rates, a difficult housing market and the uncertainty regarding when the Federal Reserve will cut rates can all lead to difficult investment decisions.

6 Types of Investments That Will Plummet in Value Before the End of 2024

Income investors could love these exchange-traded funds. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be great for any investing style. Want growth? No problem. Are you a value investor? There are plenty of ETFs you'll probably like. Seeking income? You'll also have many ETFs from which to choose. Even if you desire exceptionally...

3 ETFs That Pay Ultra-High Yields of Over 6%

The S&P 500’s ascent has been relentless this year, but it hasn’t been straight up for the index. Sure, there haven’t been any dramatic downside swings, but there was a 5.5% retracement back in April. That pullback was driven by a handful of high inflation readings during...

Stocks Down as Key Data Looms Next Week

Brookings, SD

The Shy Green

There is some tough news in the coffee and cafe scene. Cottonwood Coffee, a beloved spot based in Brookings, South Dakota, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This decision comes as they battle significant financial challenges, especially worsened by the lingering impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A coffee and cafe company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial difficulties

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Digital Realty Trust went from one of the biggest underperformers to a big winner on the heels of the AI boom. The company has done a great job of reducing leverage and positioning itself to win in the AI age. With a stellar record of dividend increases and a still-attractive...

This AI-Focused Real Estate Stock Beat the S&P 500 in the First Half of 2024. Is It Still a Buy?

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

While July 11, 2024 may not stick in investors’ and financial advisors’ minds, maybe it should. Something happened on that day last Thursday that hasn’t happened before. The most popular index of small cap stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000 Index ETF (IWM), rose 4% while the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) dropped 2%.

IWM Topping QQQ: A Teachable Day for ETF Investors

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Three Sector ETFs Advisors Might Be Missing

Sudden shifts may open up opportunities in mobile payments, pharmaceuticals and real estate. W.C. Fields, the early 20th century comedian, was quoted as saying “I once...

Three Sector ETFs Advisors Might Be Missing

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