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As of January 28, 2026, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) has completed one of the most remarkable corporate pivots in the modern fintech era. Once dismissed as a "meme-stock" phenomenon prone to...

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The Robinhood Renaissance: From Disruption to the Dominant Fintech Super-App of 2026

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Robinhood Is Betting on Predictions Markets. Could This Be a Major Win for the Fintech Giant? ↗

January 27, 2026

The company is an early mover in one of the hottest growth stories in the financial world.

If you're worried about U.S. stocks, you might want to load up on some international ones. This ETF makes that easy to do.

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Charles Schwab Named #1 Overall Broker by StockBrokers.com

January 27, 2026

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Why I Am Buying the Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF) and Never Looking Back ↗

January 27, 2026

Robinhood's stock has dropped 30% from its 52-week high, but is that enough to make it worth buying?

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Should You Buy Robinhood While It's Below $150? ↗

January 27, 2026

Industrial Manufacturing M&A Activity Accelerates as Buyers Target Resilient, Asset-Backed Businesses, New Report Finds

January 26, 2026

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MergersandAcquisitions.net Expands Advisory Presence to Orlando, Florida

January 26, 2026

These fixed-income ETFs offer long-term investing while utilizing short-term bonds. Which one is right for you?

SCHO vs. VCSH: The Short-Term Bond Showdown ↗

January 26, 2026

When markets feel unsettled, investors often turn to short-term Treasury funds to steady their portfolios.The Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF and the Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF play similar...

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Two Ways to Hold Steady in Short-Term Treasuries: VGSH or SCHO ↗

January 26, 2026

The financial world has long viewed the Cboe Volatility Index, or the VIX, as the market's "fear gauge"—a measure of expected volatility in the S&P 500 over the next 30 days. However, as of January...

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Fear is the New Bull Signal: Retail Investors Transform VIX Spikes into Entry Points

January 26, 2026

This is the Federal Open Market Committee’s first meeting in 2026, and comes after three consecutive 25-bps rate cuts.

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Will The Fed Cut Rates This Week? ↗

January 26, 2026

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Interactive Brokers (IBKR): The Fintech Titan Redefining Global Trading and Prediction Markets

January 26, 2026

As of January 26, 2026, the global financial landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, and few companies sit more squarely at the intersection of this evolution than Interactive Brokers Group,...

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Want to Add Emerging Markets To Your Portfolio? EEM Offers a Tech Focus While SCHE Is More Affordable ↗

January 25, 2026

Key differences in fees, sector mix, and yield shape how SCHE and EEM fit into a diversified emerging markets portfolio.

Portfolio Anchors: SCHB Offers Broader Growth Exposure While VTV Delivers Value and a Higher Yield ↗

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January 25, 2026

Explore how these two ETFs balance diversification, sector focus, and income to address different investment goals.

SCHB’s wider company coverage and larger asset base set it apart in ways that may influence portfolio diversification strategies.

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SCHB vs. SPTM: Which Total Stock Market ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors? ↗

January 25, 2026

1 ETF Could Turn $500 Monthly Into a $800,000 Portfolio That Pays $24,000 in Annual Dividend Income ↗

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January 24, 2026

The stock market tends to reward time and consistency.

Explore how these two leading ETFs differ on risk, yield, and portfolio makeup—key factors for building a balanced global strategy.

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International ETFs: SPDW and SCHF Both Offer Low Cost International Exposure ↗

January 24, 2026

These two ETFs are among the top for providing exposure to stocks outside the U.S. However, buyers should be mindful of the risks that come with it.

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Want To Take Your Portfolio Around the World? These ETFs May Help ↗

January 24, 2026

Could Investing $2,000 in the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF Make You a Millionaire? ↗

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January 24, 2026

This fund has been a big moneymaker since its inception.

CarMax operates a nationwide network of used vehicle retail stores, offering financing and ancillary services to U.S. consumers.

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$11.1 Million Exit After a 39% Slide Signals a Hard Reset on This Auto Retailer ↗

January 24, 2026

Scale Over Spreads: Schwab Hits Record $11.9 Trillion in Assets Amidst Sluggish Cash Recovery

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January 23, 2026

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) has ushered in the 2026 fiscal year by shattering internal records, reporting a massive $11.9 trillion in total client assets and a record-breaking...

Crisis at the Eccles: DOJ Investigation of Jerome Powell Ignites Battle Over Fed Independence

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January 23, 2026

The institutional foundation of the United States financial system is facing its most significant challenge in decades as the Department of Justice (DOJ) intensifies a criminal investigation into...

Schwab’s Paradox: Record Assets and Strong Earnings Shadowed by Sluggish Cash Recovery as 2026 Begins

Topics Bonds ETFs Economy

January 23, 2026

As of January 23, 2026, the financial landscape is digesting a complex set of results from Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW). On January 21, the brokerage giant reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025...

MergersAndAcquisitions.net Releases New Market Research Report on Steel & Metals Mergers and Acquisitions

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January 22, 2026

SPV.co Acquires Crowdfund.co to Expand Digital Infrastructure for Private Capital Formation

January 22, 2026

MSA Safety supplies advanced protection gear to industrial and emergency clients worldwide, spanning a broad portfolio of safety products.

Pullen Investment Management Opens New $2.6 Million MSA Safety Position ↗

January 22, 2026

The Everything Exchange: Coinbase Challenges Robinhood with Launch of Stock Trading and Prediction Markets

Topics ETFs Regulatory Compliance

January 22, 2026

In a transformative move that blurs the lines between decentralized finance and Wall Street, Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) has officially completed the rollout of its new "Everything Exchange"...

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on January 21, 2026, revealing a complex portrait of the modern retail investor. While the brokerage...

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The Schwab Paradox: Record Assets Meet a 'Sluggish' Cash Reality

January 22, 2026

Begin your search with your specific goals in mind, and then ask yourself which fund is best-suited to meet them.

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Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This ETF and Hold It Forever ↗

January 22, 2026