The Stock Market Just Did Something for the First Time Ever. History Says Investors Should Be Worried.

The S&P 500 recently reached an all-time high. Stock market valuations are also at historically high levels.

The Motley Fool • 19 hours ago

S&P 500 Forecast: Strong Jobs Data and Trump Tariffs Test the Path to 8,000

The S&P 500 faces short-term uncertainty from tariffs and rate hike risks, but its broader outlook remains bullish above 7,620.

FXEmpire • 17 hours ago

The S&P 500 Dividend Yield Just Reached Its Lowest Level Ever. Here's What History Says Comes Next.

The aggregate dividend yield of the S&P 500 has fallen to nearly 1%. There are several reasons why dividend yields are lower today than at any time in history -- for example, fewer companies pay dividends now.

The Motley Fool • Sep 4, 2026

Meet the Low-Cost Vanguard ETF With 26.2% Invested in Nvidia and Alphabet, While VOO Has Just 13.4%.

Nvidia and Alphabet remain impressive growth stocks, trading now at reasonable values. Unique rebalancing rules give certain growth stocks much higher weightings in the Russell 1000 growth index.

The Motley Fool • Sep 4, 2026

Meet the Low-Cost ETF That Solves the Vanguard Morningstar Value ETF's Biggest Flaw. Here's Why It's a Magnificent Buy in September.

There is no crossover between the Morningstar's U.S. Large Cap Value index and U.S. Large Cap Growth index. However, a stock can be in both the Russell 1000 Value index and the Russell 1000 Growth index.

The Motley Fool • Sep 4, 2026

If a Bear Market Is Coming, Is VOO or VTI the Safer Investment?

The S&P 500 tracks the 500 largest U.S. stocks on the market, while VTI holds virtually all U.S. stocks. The S&P 500 and VTI share many top holdings, but the S&P 500 is more concentrated.

The Motley Fool • Sep 4, 2026

S&P500 and Nasdaq 100: Payrolls Will Decide if Waller's Rally Gets Follow-Through

Stock futures hold Thursday's rate-relief rally as August payrolls tests lower Treasury yields, Fed hike odds and the S&P 500 breakout.

FXEmpire • Sep 4, 2026

Nasdaq, Dow and S&P 500 Pull Back as Jobs Data Lifts Rates

The Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones and S&P 500 pull back as markets digest stronger-than-expected US jobs data and higher rates. Despite the initial pressure, the S&P 500 retains its broader bullish technical outlook.

FXEmpire • Sep 4, 2026

My 21%+ Yielding Portfolio Update - Latest Changes And Performance

My ultra-high-yield portfolio now includes GPTY, replacing UTES:CA to enhance AI/tech diversification and total return potential. GPTY's call-spread strategy and actual stock holdings have delivered a 32.42% total return over six months, outperforming FEPI, AIPI, and QQQ. Portfolio yield has increased to 26.20%, with 1-year total return averaging 37.15%, both substantially ahead of major benchmarks.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 4, 2026

Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?

U.S. stock futures are trending slightly higher early Friday as investors brace for the critical August jobs report and monitor geopolitical developments in the Middle East.

Benzinga • Sep 4, 2026