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Brace for Impact: Why Oil Prices Could Be Extremely Volatile This Week.fool.com
The war with Iran has reached a crucial phase.
Via The Motley Fool · April 6, 2026
The Federal Reserve's March and April Inflation Forecast Is In -- and Things Just Keep Getting Uglier for Wall Streetfool.com
A historic energy supply disruption has sent crude oil prices soaring -- but there's far more at stake than just higher prices at the pump.
Via The Motley Fool · April 6, 2026
Why IonQ Stock Plummeted 24.9% in Marchfool.com
After the fanfare over IonQ's Q4 2025 financial results died down, the stock's steady decline began.
Via The Motley Fool · April 6, 2026
Are CD Ladders Worth It in April 2026?fool.com
Want to earn more on your savings the easy way? Learn how a CD ladder works and how it can earn you serious cash this year.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Nasdaq Pullback: 3 Stocks You'll Wish You Bought on the Dipfool.com
Investors may regret not taking advantage of the market volatility by buying these fantastic stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · April 6, 2026
Be Wary of This S&P 500 Stock After Lamb Weston's Surprise Index Dropfool.com
A potential Campbell's Company demotion from the S&P 500 shows how even century-old brands can quietly slide toward irrelevance.
Via The Motley Fool · April 6, 2026
2 Stock-Split Vanguard Index Funds to Buy Now. History Says They Can Crush the S&P 500 as the AI Boom Unfolds.fool.com
Evidence from the cloud computing boom suggests these Vanguard index funds could beat the S&P 500 as the AI boom unfolds.
Via The Motley Fool · April 6, 2026
The Great Rotation Won't Last Forever. 3 Growth Stocks to Buy Before Tech Rebounds.fool.com
These growth stocks look cheap today.
Via The Motley Fool · April 6, 2026
Will the Stock Market Crash as the Oil Shock Hits the Economy? History Says the S&P 500 Will Do This Next.fool.com
Historically, the stock market has performed poorly when gasoline prices top $4 per gallon.
Via The Motley Fool · April 6, 2026
SpaceX Puts the Wheels in Motion for Its IPO: 5 Reasons Why I Plan to Completely Avoid Itfool.com
The largest initial public offering (IPO) in Wall Street's history might be a landmine for investors.
Via The Motley Fool · April 6, 2026
Should You Claim Social Security Before You Retire? Here's What to Know.fool.com
There are different factors to consider.
Via The Motley Fool · April 6, 2026
Here's the Average Net Worth for Americans at 60 -- Where Do You Stand?fool.com
You might stack up better than you think.
Via The Motley Fool · April 6, 2026
Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Sells Sandisk Stock and Buys an AI Stock Wall Street Says Is Deeply Undervaluedfool.com
Druckenmiller, a former hedge fund manager with an incredible track record, sold Sandisk and bought Alphabet in the fourth quarter.
Via The Motley Fool · April 6, 2026
Missed Your 2025 RMD Deadline? Here's How You May Be Able to Avoid a Tax Penaltyfool.com
It doesn't take much effort, and the savings could be substantial.
Via The Motley Fool · April 6, 2026
3 Growth Stocks Down 43%, 28%, and 41% to Buy Right Nowfool.com
Don't become so fearful of recent weakness that you forget such pullbacks are usually great long-term buying opportunities.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Think Medicare Covers Long-Term Care? Here's the Costly Truth.fool.com
Don't let this huge expense catch you off guard.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
3 Things Every New Bitcoin Investor Needs to Understand Before Buyingfool.com
Despite all the fanfare about Bitcoin, a few key points tend to get lost in the discussion.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Got $1,000? The 1 AI Software Stock I'd Buy Before It Turns Profitablefool.com
Some well-hyped companies never end up thriving. A few end up never turning a profit. This is not one of those companies.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Tariff Uncertainty Is Back: Why Selling Into the Fear Has Rarely Paid Offfool.com
Although tariff news is starting to heat up, that doesn't justify selling your stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
How to Boost Your Social Security Benefit Before You Retire in 2028fool.com
It's never too late for people to boost their Social Security benefits if they haven't claimed them yet.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Got $1,000? This Agentic AI Growth Stock Is Down 87% From Its Highsfool.com
UiPath is turning a profit now, but can it continue?
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Should You Buy This Vanguard Fund That's Soared 136% Over 3 Years Before April 17?fool.com
The fund's price today is close to its peak level.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Celsius Holdings Has Dropped 25% This Year. Generational Opportunity or Falling Knife?fool.com
The energy drink company is undergoing a major transformation.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Why Conagra Stock Got Mashed in Marchfool.com
Along with two other food stocks, it was hit by an analyst's recommendation downgrade.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Nebius Stock Jumped 15% on Its Meta Deal. Is This the Next CoreWeave -- or Something Better?fool.com
The two companies have a lot in common.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Peloton Is Moving in the Right Direction, But It Still Has to Solve This 1 Problemfool.com
Peloton's connected exercise bikes became a fad, and consumers have been moving on ever since the fad ended.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
5 Things to Know About OpenAI Before Its IPOfool.com
OpenAI will likely go public this year -- and it could be one of the biggest public offerings ever.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Got $5,000? 5 Agentic AI Growth Stocks to Buy Before Wall Street Catches On.fool.com
These five agentic AI stocks have big potential upside.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Missed Your RMD Deadline? Here's the Massive Penalty You Could Face.fool.com
It's one thing you don't want to mess around with.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
1 Tiny Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock That Could Make You a Millionairefool.com
If SoundHound AI's product can replace customer service reps, it will transform into a multibagger.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
How Netflix Is Playing the Sporting Rights Game to Win, by Playing It Differentlyfool.com
Sports have become the hottest battleground in the media business. Netflix's measured approach is winning in a big way.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
How Amazon Just Turned Your Smart Speaker Into Its Next Big Opportunityfool.com
Hey, Alexa, tell me how you're the perfect profit engine for the home.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
A Generational Investment Opportunity: 3 AI Stocks I'm Buying Nowfool.com
Several strong AI competitors are trading at deep discounts.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
4 Tech Stocks With More Potential Than Any Cryptocurrencyfool.com
While many tech stocks are taking a breather, these four companies continue to shine.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Space Stock Face-Off: Is AST SpaceMobile or Planet Labs Worth Your Money Right Now?fool.com
These two satellite companies offer investors exposure to different verticals in the space economy.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Vanguard Says It Would Take Oil at $150 to Trigger a U.S. Recession. Here Is Where We Are Now and What Comes Next.fool.com
If oil prices continue to surge, it could spell bad news for the economy.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Will the S&P 500 Crash in 2026? History Offers a Clear Answerfool.com
The current pullback in the S&P 500 has investors wondering whether it'll worsen. History's answer may actually surprise you.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
2 Stocks About To Make a Killing on the SpaceX IPOfool.com
The SpaceX IPO is set to be a major windfall for its investors, but there are other winners that deserve attention.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
3 Defensive ETFs Worth Buying as April 2026 Volatility Continuesfool.com
You can skip most of the market noise with these funds.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
VTI Owns Over 3,500 Stocks, Including Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. Is This the Smartest Way to Buy the Entire U.S. Market Right Now?fool.com
Many investors may be thinking about buying the broader market after the sell-off this year.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Most Investors Build Their Portfolio Backwards. Here's the Right Order.fool.com
For many people, their portfolios are just a collection of funds with no structure. Here's the right way to build a portfolio.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
The Fed Isn't Cutting Rates Anytime Soon. Here's What That Means for Your Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks in 2026.fool.com
Inflationary pressures are forcing the U.S. central bank to reconsider monetary policy.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
3 High-Growth Stocks Down 25% to Buy Before the 2026 Tech Reboundfool.com
The market is presenting a rare gift to investors.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Prediction: 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Will Quietly Double While the Market Panics Over TurboQuantfool.com
The launch of Google's TurboQuant has fueled a nasty sell-off in artificial intelligence (AI) memory and storage stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Is Navan Stock a Buy After a Director Purchased Company Shares Worth $1.2 Million?fool.com
Navan delivers AI-powered travel and expense solutions; a recent insider buy underscores activity in this tech-focused company.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Why Some Investors Are Moving to Cash in 2026: Is That a Mistake?fool.com
Moving out of stocks and into cash based on short-term events is usually a bad move.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
EverCommerce's President Sold 20,000 Company Shares. Here's What It Means for Investors.evercom
EverCommerce delivers SaaS solutions for service businesses; a key insider recently reduced their holdings, SEC filings reveal.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
TMC Stock Is Up With Retail Investors as the U.S. and Japan Team Up to Challenge China's Grip on Critical Mineralsfool.com
Is TMC The Metals Company poised to capitalize on potentially massive growth drivers?
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Maxing Out Your IRA This Year? Here's What That Could Do for Your Retirementfool.com
It could make a bigger difference than you think.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
A Talos Energy (TALO) Insider Sold 2.3 Million Shares for $38.5 Million. Should You Follow Their Lead?fool.com
Talos Energy, a Gulf of Mexico-focused oil and gas producer, reported significant insider selling amid a year of sharp share price gains.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Iran Has Threatened America's Tech Giants. Time to Sell?fool.com
Investors need to look at American tech's Middle East operations as a percentage of the total, not the billions already pledged and invested.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Better Defense Stock: Lockheed Martin vs. RTXfool.com
With global tensions rising, rising defense spending should provide a strong tailwind for these two companies.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
The Metals Company Inc. Just Got Incredible News from the NOAA. Here's What It Means for Investors.fool.com
In March, The Metals Company proudly announced that its application for deep-sea mining was in "substantial compliance."
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
3 High-Yield ETFs to Buy With $500 and Hold Foreverfool.com
This trio of high-yield ETFs allows you to be a dividend investor without all the work of picking stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Why Nebius Stock Jumped in Marchfool.com
Nebius is quickly growing partnerships with a diverse group of tech hyperscalers.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Liquidia's Chairman Sold Company Shares Worth $2.5 Million. Should Investors Avoid the Stock?fool.com
This biotech focused on pulmonary therapies reported a notable insider sale amid strong share price gains and rising revenue.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
While Wall Street Worries, This Cheap Warren Buffett Stock Is a Screaming Buyfool.com
In uncertain times, it's a good idea to look to the Oracle of Omaha.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
This Canadian Stock Is Down 31% and Nearly Perfect for Long-Term Investorshttps://www.fool.ca/2026/04/05/this-canadian-stock-is-down-31-and-nearly-perfect-for-long-term-investors/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=9107abb3-b14f-4c19-bfb9-48b1b5c5ddce
Here's why this reliable Canadian stock with a dividend yield of more than 4.2% is one of the best long-term investments you can make today.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Are You Worried That Surging Oil Prices Will Cause a Recession and Impact Your Portfolio? Buy These Resilient Dividend Stocks and Put Your Mind At Ease.fool.com
These stocks have proven their resilience during recessions over the decades.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
1 Standout Growth Stocks Worth Buying Today and Holding for the Long Haulhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/04/05/1-standout-growth-stocks-worth-buying-today-and-holding-for-the-long-haul/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=96876633-70b1-4acb-9393-79f6c0cd5dd0
If you don't mind being a little contrarian, you can pick up high-quality growth stocks at modest valuations. Here's one I'd buy today.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
The Best Dividend ETF to Buy in April 2026 If You Want Passive Incomefool.com
When in doubt, lean on this dividend ETF for reliability and consistency.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
This Dividend Stock Is Down 8% and That Makes It One of the Best Buys of the Yearfool.com
Texas Instruments' stock is trading down more than 8% so far this month, driving its dividend yield to nearly 3%.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Where to Invest Your $7,000 TFSA Contributionhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/04/05/where-to-invest-your-7000-tfsa-contribution-8/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=b40eedf1-5415-4d3c-87cd-0c277f315616
Got $7,000 in TFSA room? Shopify stock could be your best long-term bet. Here's why this Canadian commerce giant is built to thrive in the agentic AI era.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
When Should You Claim Social Security if You Don't Actually Need the Money?fool.com
It's an interesting conundrum to work through.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
4 Top Dividend Stocks Yielding More Than 3.5% to Buy for Passive Income Right Nowhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/04/05/4-top-dividend-stocks-yielding-more-than-3-5-to-buy-for-passive-income-right-now/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=732d701e-b997-4a2e-bbb8-b9de99c74d0b
These four top dividend stocks are ideal for boosting your passive income right now.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Is Netflix a Buy After Its Most Recent Price Hike?fool.com
How much pricing power does the streaming service have left?
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Can Ford Justify Record CEO Compensation After Record Recalls?fool.com
Management knows it has a quality problem and has been tackling it. But progress hasn't been as transparent or obvious as investors would hope.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
The Average TFSA Balance at 55 — and How to Improve Yourshttps://www.fool.ca/2026/04/05/the-average-tfsa-balance-at-55-and-how-to-improve-yours/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=fe172667-d5c6-4ece-9055-8fdf78989a49
Improve your TFSA balance by aiming to maximize your contributions each year and investing for long-term growth.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
If You Buy Palantir Stock Today, Here's Where It Could Be in 5 Yearsfool.com
Palantir stock has skyrocketed 1,800% throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
This Stock Soared 12% After Its Blowout Earnings Outlook at the End of March, But It's Not Too Late to Buyfool.com
Investors can still get in on a strong business showing excellent momentum.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Wall Street's Most Consequential Company -- Whose Shares Have Gained 464,000% Since 1999 -- Turns 33 Todayfool.com
The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) wouldn't be possible without this foundational business.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
The S&P 500 Is Down 4% in 2026. Here Is What Long-Term Investors Should Do Now.fool.com
It's the reaction to market turbulence that separates the average investors from the great ones.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
The Best-Value Warren Buffett Stock You Can Buy Right Nowfool.com
Bank of America has always been a Buffett favorite.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Forced Out of Retirement? Here's Your Financial Game Plan.fool.com
The right strategy can make this transition a little less destabilizing.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026
Near Its 52-Week Low, Nike Is Flashing a Signal Long-Term Investors Shouldn't Ignorefool.com
One key metric could serve as a possible green shoot for the apparel maker's turnaround.
Via The Motley Fool · April 5, 2026