Howard Marks Warned Me About S&P 500 Valuations: I Ignored Him and My Portfolio Doubled
On a recent episode of My First Million, Sam Parr told his co-host Shaan Puri that he keeps 80% of his portfolio in the S&P 500, which would not be remarkable except for who told him not to.
Bear Market in Diversification
Why rising inflation broke traditional diversifiers and why tactical management matters now more than ever. The U.S. stock market hit a record high on January 27, 2026, as investors prepared for additional Fed rate cuts, fiscal stimulus, and fading inflation.
Trump Approval Rating Still Underwater: Record Highs For Stock Market Not Enough To Ease Voter Concerns
A new Morning Consult poll shows voters worried about affordability and not impressed with President Donald Trump.
Suze Orman Says Put 50% in VOO. Here’s Why She’s Right
On a recent episode of her Women and Money podcast, Suze Orman fielded a listener letter from someone named Rachel worried her portfolio was too concentrated. Orman's response cut straight to the point: "Put 50% of your money in VOO, then buy Nvidia, AMD, Palantir, IONQ." The advice is blunt, memorable, and worth taking seriously... Suze Orman Says Put 50% in VOO. Here's Why She's Right
US Consumers Defied $4 Pump Shock: Retail Sales Notched Biggest Jump Since January 2023
March retail sales rose 1.7%, the biggest since January 2023, even as gas hit $4. Control group beat by 3.5x. Fed may have less room to cut.
Is There a Buying Opportunity in the SPY ETF?
Despite the risks and headwinds, the signs point to a solid entry opportunity for the SPDR S&P ETF Trust NYSEARCA: SPY investors. The critical factor to remember is that the SPY ETF tracks the S&P 500 Index, so what drives one drives the other.
Chart Of The Day: SPY At A Key Fork In The Road
The State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) is at a key fork in the road. Whether it takes the bullish or bearish path is critical.
War or Not? Don't be Fooled by the Latest Slump in S&P 500 ETFs
Iran war and oil shock shook markets in Q1 ??? but energy strength, Fed?
Fed Chair Powell Warns: Another Supply Shock Is Coming
Jerome Powell delivered a pointed warning that markets cannot afford to ignore: “Now we have another supply shock coming.
SPY Has Returned 217% Over 10 Years, But Its Top 3 Holdings Now Control the Outcome
SPY has spent over three decades as the default answer to “how do I invest in the stock market?
The First ETF Ever Created Just Turned 33. Here Is Why It Is Still One of the Most Powerful Investment Available
Tony Dong is the founder of ETF Portfolio Blueprint.
The S&P 500 Rips 1% Higher On Hope For Iran Peace Negotiations and Oil Falls Below Critical $100 Barrel Line
Geopolitical hope is doing what central banks could not quite manage this month: lifting every major U.S.
