Vanguard Growth ETFs: Should You Invest in VONG or VUG?
Comparing Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG +1.11%) and Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG +1.15%) reveals two low-cost strategies with subtle differences in stock concentration, dividend distributions, and historical price volatility.
Both funds target large-cap U.S.
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Read MoreThe Fed subtly signaled that only rate cuts are on the table. Some Fed officials are crying foul
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One word in the Federal Reserve’s lengthy policy statement released this week is causing consternation among its officials, some of whom are warning that it could end up costing the US economy.
That word is “additional.”
Since the early 2000s,
Read MoreEven With a New Leader, the Fed Won't Likely Cut Interest Rates Any Time Soon
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Key Takeaways
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Expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts have fallen significantly since the beginning of the year,
'Significant baggage': Mohamed El-Erian told us the challenges facing American exceptionalism in markets and the economy
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Mohamed El-Erian thinks stocks and the economy will be weighed down by “baggage.”
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He pointed to a vulnerability in markets created during the era of cheap money.
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US exceptionalism could struggle as the paradigm shifts.
Middle Class vs. Rich: 3 Investing Moves Grant Cardone Says Set Them Apart in 2026
For many Americans, the line between being middle class and building real wealth isn’t how much money they make, but how that money is used once it’s earned. According to real estate investor and private equity fund manager Grant Cardone, certain investing behaviors consistently separate those who stay financially stuck from those who grow lasting wealth.
Read MoreThe Burst
Is Figma’s Stock a Falling Knife or a Hidden Bargain?
It didn’t take long for Figma to go from Wall Street’s darling to one of its biggest disappointments.
After a blockbuster debut this summer, the stock has been sliding steadily, leaving many early investors deep in the red. But is the sell-off a warning sign, or has the market simply overreacted?
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Figma grew revenue 41% year over year and turned a $178 million cash burn into $62.5 million in positive operating cash flow,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is SoFi The Next Fintech Powerhouse?
SoFi Technologies has evolved far beyond its origins as a student loan refinancer. Today, it’s a full-fledged digital financial platform offering everything from brokerage accounts to mortgages, all through a single app.
That simplicity and accessibility have made SoFi a go-to brand for Millennials and Gen Z, who increasingly prefer managing their finances entirely online.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
UPS Stock Is Sinking But This Dividend Giant May Be Poised for a Comeback
United Parcel Service may be a household name, but lately, its stock performance has left investors anything but comforted.
UPS started 2025 on the back foot. In the first quarter, revenue slipped slightly, margins were underwhelming, and earnings per share were up just 4% year-over-year. What’s more telling? U.S. daily delivery volumes were down by around the same amount.
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