Could Investing $50,000 Into S&P 500 Index Funds Be Enough to Get Your Portfolio to $1 Million by Retirement?

The S&P 500 has achieved higher-than-typical returns in recent years. Tracking the index today may yield lower future returns, but the overall gains can still be significant.

The Motley Fool • 2 hours ago

Dow Jones and S&P 500 Forecast: Oil, Tariffs and Yields Test Wall Street Rally

Dow Jones and S&P 500 face pressure from tariffs, rising oil prices and higher Treasury yields, while key support levels keep the broader bullish outlook intact.

FXEmpire • 8 hours ago

2 Vanguard Index Funds Are Crushing the S&P 500 This Year

Year to date, the Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF have more than doubled the S&P 500's return. The Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF is an actively-managed fund that provides exposure to stocks with strong recent performance.

The Motley Fool • Jul 24, 2026

S&P 500 Rises 0.6% at Midday on Easing Middle East Tensions

The Dow rose 0.7% midday while the S&P 500 climbed 0.6% and the Nasdaq gained just 0.1%. Oil dropped 4% to $95 per barrel on reports Pakistan is exploring U.S.-Iran peace negotiations with Chinese backing.

The Motley Fool • a day ago

Treasury Yield Breakout Raises S&P 500 Risks As Trump Weighs 'Massive' Attack

Bonds and stocks are moving in the same direction. Buckle up.

Investors Business Daily • Jul 24, 2026

Here's how much revenue S&P 500 companies make from overseas

The U.S. stock market really is domestic — barely over a quarter of revenue from America's top 500 companies comes from abroad.

Market Watch • Jul 24, 2026

As the S&P 500 sells off, traders eye key 'risk pivot' level

Options traders are seeking clues on whether more volatility may be ahead.

CNBC • Jul 23, 2026

Should You Invest in the S&P 500 Right Now or Wait? History Offers a Clear Answer.

Statistically, investing as much as you can in the S&P 500 as early as possible tends to produce the best returns. That's because the stock market goes up more often than not.

The Motley Fool • Jul 23, 2026

Is an S&P 500 ETF a Safe Investment During a Market Crash?

An S&P 500 ETF is likely to lose value when the market tanks. That doesn't mean it's not a good long-term investment.

The Motley Fool • Jul 23, 2026

S&P500: VIX Rises as $100 Oil and Treasury Yield Spike Hammer Stocks

The S&P 500 falls as $100 oil and a 4.70% 10-year yield lift the VIX, reviving Fed hike fears and broad stock market selling.

FXEmpire • Jul 23, 2026