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Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) has returned 17% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 13%.
The ETF achieves this performance by holding mature dividend-paying companies with a price-to-earnings ratio of approximately 16x, compared to the S&P 500's P/E ratio of nearly 23x. VYM's mechanical s
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Analysis: 100 years of S&P 500 history suggests holding investments is the best strategy during a recession
According to an analysis, historical data spanning a century, including 15 U.S. recessions, indicates that the S&P 500 has delivered an average annual total return of about 10%. The analysis concludes
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Analysis indicates that Walmart, McDonald's, and Gilead Sciences outperformed the S&P 500 during market downturns in 2008 and 2022.
An analysis article from Yahoo Finance points out that, against the backdrop of a potential market pullback, three US stocks—Walmart (WMT), McDonald's (MCD), and Gilead Sciences (GILD)—have demonstrat
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Target's Stock Down 40% Over Five Years, Significantly Trailing S&P 500 and Walmart, Despite 58% YTD Rebound
Target's stock has fallen 40% over five years, significantly trailing the S&P 500's 75% gain and Walmart's 128% surge, despite a 58% rebound this year. In the most recent quarter, Target's revenue ros
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11 S&P 500 Stocks, including Valero Energy, Marathon Petroleum and Phillips 66, hit or are within 1% of all-time highs
11 S&P 500 Stocks, including Valero Energy, Marathon Petroleum and Phillips 66, hit or are within 1% of all-time highs
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Reddit Stock Falls Ahead of Joining the S&P 500
Reddit Stock Falls Ahead of Joining the S&P 500
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The number of negative-beta stocks in the S&P 500 has hit a new record high, indicating higher volatility than the index's performance suggests.
The number of negative-beta stocks in the S&P 500 has hit a new record high, indicating higher volatility than the index's performance suggests.
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The Motley Fool: Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) is the top long-term winner if a bear market is coming
The Motley Fool analysis suggests that the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) is the best long-term investment strategy for investors preparing for a potential bear market. The analysis highlights VOO's abili
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Analysis suggests Costco will once again outperform the S&P 500.
Analysis indicates that Costco, with its robust membership-based business model and continuously growing operational performance, is expected to continue outperforming the S&P 500 index in the coming
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Motley Fool Analyst Predicts Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) Will Outperform S&P 500 Through 2027
A Motley Fool analyst forecasts that the Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) is poised to outperform the S&P 500 through 2027. The prediction is based on VBR's cheaper valuations, trading at a forward
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South Korean KOSPI opens 2.7% higher at 6,995.67, tracking overnight US gains as eased inflation woes boost sentiment; S&P 500 climbed 0.7% and Dow Jones added 0.1%.
South Korean KOSPI opens 2.7% higher at 6,995.67, tracking overnight US gains as eased inflation woes boost sentiment; S&P 500 climbed 0.7% and Dow Jones added 0.1%.
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Reddit shares jump 11% after hours on inclusion in S&P 500
Reddit's stock rose 11% in extended trading on Thursday following the social media company's announcement of its inclusion in the S&P 500. The company is set to join the S&P 500 on August 18, replacin
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S&P 500 companies' Q2 blended net profit margin hits record 16.9%, highest since 2009, FactSet data shows
This is up from 14.8% in Q1 and 12.9% a year ago, well above the five-year average of 12.4%. Google (Alphabet) and Amazon are the biggest contributors to this record. Even excluding these two, the S&P
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S&P 500 hits intraday record high, last up 0.6%
S&P 500 hits intraday record high, last up 0.6%
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Kraken Prop adds S&P 500 index trading, offering up to 5x leverage and 80-90% profit sharing.
Kraken Prop has added S&P 500 index trading, offering up to 5x leverage and an 80-90% profit share. This is Kraken Prop's second traditional financial market, following the Nasdaq100 index, with plans
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Yahoo Finance analysis: Tech stocks are getting cheaper with strong earnings, as their forward P/E premium over S&P 500 has fallen from 35% a year ago to about 10%.
The analysis highlights that while corporate profits continue to climb, the valuation premium for tech stocks is decreasing. A year ago, investors paid roughly 35% more for a dollar of expected tech e
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Berkshire Hathaway: Coca-Cola remains the third-largest holding, accounting for 9.8% of the investment portfolio, due to its strong cash flow and dividends.
Despite Berkshire Hathaway increasing its investments in tech stocks like Apple and Google, Coca-Cola remains one of its top five holdings, currently ranking as the third-largest holding and accountin
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S&P 500 hits record high, short sellers under pressure, analysis suggests further stock market gains
The S&P 500 index recently hit a new all-time high, putting significant pressure on short positions in the market. Some analyses suggest that this pressure on short sellers could indicate further upsi
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CFRA raises 12-month S&P 500 target to 8,650
CFRA has increased its 12-month S&P 500 target to 8,650 from 7,730, which implies nearly 12% upside from August 7. The firm also lifted its 2026 year-end target to 8,050. Strategist Sam Stovall noted
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S&P 500 on Pace for Fresh Record Despite Early Struggles
S&P 500 on Pace for Fresh Record Despite Early Struggles
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Analysis indicates that approximately one-third of the S&S&P 500's total return over the past century came from dividends, but the contribution of dividends has significantly decreased since the 1990s.
An analysis article from Yahoo Finance points out that although dividends have contributed approximately one-third to the S&P 500's total return over the past century, their share of total return has
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JPMorgan Chase raises S&P 500 2026 EPS forecast to $365, target price to 8000 points
JPMorgan Chase strategists have raised their S&P 500 earnings per share (EPS) estimate for 2026 to $365, representing a 35% annual growth, and increased their S&P 500 target price from 7,800 to 8,000.
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Investment analysis firm The Motley Fool points out that historical experience shows that investing in the S&P 500 index is currently the smartest strategy when the stock market may be facing a crash.
The Motley Fool analysis points out that current uncertainties such as slowing US economic growth, a cooling hiring market, and energy fluctuations have led many investors to worry about a potential s
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Number of Stocks Outperforming S&P 500 Reaches 4-Year High
For the first time in four years, the average stock is beating the broader market. This indicates a broadening rally beyond the mega-capitalization technology companies that previously drove gains, wi
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Analysts warn that a full mean reversion could see the S&P 500 plunge from 7,000 to 2,500.
Lance Roberts of RIA Advisors warns that the S&P 500 is currently far above its long-term trend, and a full mean reversion could see the index drop from 7,000 points to around 2,500 points. He notes t
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S&P 500's Shiller P/E Ratio Hits 40.7, Highest Since Dot-Com Bubble, Signaling Decades-Unseen Valuation
The S&P 500's cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings (CAPE) ratio, also known as the Shiller P/E, reached 40.7 as of September 11. This marks its highest level since the dot-com bubble, when it peaked
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Berkshire Hathaway stock is trailing the S&P 500 by about 10 percentage points this year, with its B shares up about 2% compared to the S&P 500's 11% gain.
The Motley Fool analysis indicates that such a deficit is unusual for Berkshire Hathaway; since 1990, the company has finished 10 or more percentage points behind the index nine times, and in seven of
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Yahoo Finance analysis: A $10,000 investment in Tesla when it joined the S&P 500 would now be worth $15,700, underperforming an S&P 500 index fund's $20,500 return.
Yahoo Finance analysis: A $10,000 investment in Tesla when it joined the S&P 500 would now be worth $15,700, underperforming an S&P 500 index fund's $20,500 return.
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AI Energy Play Bloom Energy (BE) Nears Buy Point, Set to Join S&P 500 on Sept. 21
AI Energy Play Bloom Energy (BE) Nears Buy Point, Set to Join S&P 500 on Sept. 21
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S&P 500 remains 5.4% away from 8,000 milestone, CFRA targets 8,050 by year-end but warns of 5%-10% correction
The S&P 500's rally is being stalled by rising bond yields, sticky inflation, and a hawkish Fed outlook. Despite these macro risks, Wall Street remains relatively calm, with the VIX below 20 and corpo
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The S&P 500 index rose 1.05% today, currently trading at 7,671.09.
The S&P 500 index rose 1.05% today, currently trading at 7,671.09.
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Traders are looking for the "elusive catalyst" to push the S&P 500 past 8,000 points.
Wall Street traders have been eyeing the S&P 500's breakthrough to the 8,000-point milestone for weeks, but achieving this target is no easy feat.
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Bloom Energy recorded nearly $350 million in options trading volume on September 8, with its stock price rising 11%; this followed the Pelosi family's purchase of its shares in late July.
Bloom Energy (BE) recorded nearly $350 million in single-day options trading volume on September 8, with call options outnumbering put options by 50%, and its stock price rose by 11% that day. This fo
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The article points out that Eversource Energy (ES), a U.S. utility company, has stable fundamentals and a dividend yield of 4.5% with continuous growth.
The article points out that Eversource Energy (ES), a U.S. utility company, has stable fundamentals and a growing dividend yield of 4.5%. Headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, the company provi
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Motley Fool Analysis: Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) Fell Only 14.7% in 2022 Bear Market, Outperforming S&P 500
The Motley Fool analyzes that the Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF (VYM) may be the safest investment during a bear market. The fund only fell 14.7% during the 2022 bear market, outperformi
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Four AI Stocks Set to Join S&P 500 Index Later This Month
According to analysis by The Motley Fool, Sandisk (SNDK) is rated a "Hold", Dell Technologies (DELL) is a "Buy", while Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and Arista Networks (ANET) are rated a "Pass" (sell/avo
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Yahoo Finance analysis suggests investors should 'stay the course' as S&P 500 sets record highs, citing historical average 12.7% gain in year after new peaks
The analysis notes that despite headwinds such as the war in Iran, high Treasury yields, and inflation, the S&P 500 continues to climb. Historical data, going back to 1950, shows an average gain of 12
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Bloom Energy Stock Soars 26% In A Week After S&P Dow Jones Announces Its Inclusion In S&P 500, Weeks After Nancy Pelosi Disclosed A $3 Million Bet
Bloom Energy (BE) shares surged 26% in a week and 207% year-to-date after S&P Dow Jones announced its addition to the S&P 500 index as part of its September quarterly rebalance. This announcement foll
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Cathie Wood's Ark Invest has delivered a 13.8% annualized return since 2014, roughly matching the S&P 500, prompting analysts to question her bold predictions for 2030.
According to a Motley Fool analysis, while Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK) has returned 323% since 2014, beating the S&P 500's 303.7% comparable return, its annualized return after accounting for management
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Yahoo Finance Analysis: AppLovin's Q2 revenue of $1.9 billion missed expectations, with its stock price falling to a 52-week low in August; Reddit's Q2 revenue was $804.9 million, with daily active users up 18% year-over-year.
A Yahoo Finance analysis noted that mobile app marketing company AppLovin reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.9 billion, but its stock price fell to a 52-week low of $297.50 in August due to missing expect
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Sugar Prices Surge 21.5% in August, Strongest Monthly Gain Since 2010, Outperforming S&P 500 YTD Amid Supply Deterioration
Sugar prices surged 21.5% in August, marking its strongest monthly gain since October 2010, and are now up about 20% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's nearly 13% advance. This rally reflects a
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S&P Global (SPGI) is one of fewer than 30 S&P 500 companies to have raised its dividend for 50+ consecutive years, marking 54 straight years of increases.
S&P Global (SPGI) is one of fewer than 30 S&P 500 companies to have raised its dividend for 50+ consecutive years, marking 54 straight years of increases. The financial stock has delivered annualized
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S&P Dow Jones Indices Expected to Announce S&P 500 Additions After Friday's Close; Twilio, Bloom Energy, Cheniere Energy Among Top Contenders
S&P Dow Jones Indices is expected to announce several additions to the benchmark index after Friday's close. The changes would go into effect before the market opens on Monday, Sept. 21.
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Merck stock surged 84% in the past year, outperforming S&P 500, but analysts question if its future beyond Keytruda is priced in too soon given its low profitability.
Merck's shares have climbed 84% over the last twelve months, significantly outpacing the S&P 500's 19.1% gain and making it a top performer among peers. However, its operational metrics, including a 4
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AbbVie (ABBV) has returned $62 billion to shareholders over the past five years, analysis shows.
Yahoo Finance analysis indicates that pharmaceutical giant AbbVie has returned $62 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks over the past five years, representing 13.4% of its curr
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The S&P 500 rose 1.07% today, now at 7,748.67.
The S&P 500 rose 1.07% today, now at 7,748.67.
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Palantir (PLTR) shares fell 6% on Wednesday, marking their worst decline since February.
After a strong rally following its August earnings report, Palantir's stock reversed course, becoming the third-worst performing stock in the S&P 500.
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S&P 500 shows signs of market breadth deterioration despite being near all-time highs, with over two-thirds of recent Bollinger Band signals indicating oversold conditions
Analysis of Bollinger Bands on Monday, September 1st, showed that while the S&P 500 Index (SPX) was within 1.5% of its all-time high, over two-thirds of more than 100 recent Bollinger Band signals acr
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