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Market dashboard showing the S&P 500 slightly lower, the Nasdaq modestly higher, and weak breadth across the session.

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S&P 500 down 0.31% — Market Pulse · Jul 8, 2026

Breadth weakened sharply on July 8 as the Dow and Russell slid more than 1%, while the Nasdaq eked out a 0.09% gain.

July 8, 2026

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Market dashboard showing July 7 declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq alongside positive breadth and gains in Energy and Real Estate

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S&P 500 down 0.55% — Market Pulse · Jul 7, 2026

The S&P 500 fell 0.55% and Nasdaq dropped 1.23%, yet breadth stayed positive and Energy, Real Estate, and Health Care led.

July 7, 2026

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Market dashboard showing Nasdaq and S&P 500 gains, softer breadth, and a lower VIX on July 6, 2026.

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S&P 500 up 0.72% — Market Pulse · Jul 6, 2026

The Nasdaq rose 1.12% and the S&P 500 gained 0.72%, but decliners beat advancers while the VIX slipped to 15.62.

July 6, 2026

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Financial Tips

How to Calculate an Emergency Fund That Actually Fits Your Life

Your emergency fund starts with essential monthly expenses, not your full spending.

July 4, 2026

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Market dashboard showing Dow strength, Nasdaq weakness, broad advancing stocks, and defensive sector leadership

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S&P 500 little changed 0.00% — Market Pulse · Jul 2, 2026

The Dow rose 1.14% while the Nasdaq fell 0.80%, but breadth improved sharply and volatility stayed muted near VIX 16.2.

July 2, 2026

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Market dashboard showing modest index losses, positive breadth, sector rotation, and subdued volatility on July 1, 2026.

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S&P 500 down 0.22% — Market Pulse · Jul 1, 2026

Indexes slipped on July 1 as technology lagged, but breadth stayed constructive and volatility remained relatively contained.

July 1, 2026

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Market screen showing the Nasdaq leading gains as the VIX falls and breadth remains mixed

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S&P 500 up 0.79% — Market Pulse · Jun 30, 2026

The Nasdaq jumped 1.52% and the S&P 500 gained 0.79%, but breadth weakened as decliners led and defensive sectors lagged.

June 30, 2026

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Market dashboard showing Nasdaq leading gains, softer breadth, and lower volatility on June 29, 2026.

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S&P 500 up 1.18% — Market Pulse · Jun 29, 2026

The Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.07% and the S&P 500 rose 1.18%, but breadth was softer, showing a rally led by growth more than the full market.

June 29, 2026

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Market Education

Coast FIRE Calculator: What It Tells You, and What It Can't

A Coast FIRE calculator estimates the point where your current retirement balance could keep growing without new contributions, if future growth is strong.

June 27, 2026

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Market dashboard showing mixed index closes, strong breadth, health care leadership, and the VIX at 18.41 on June 26, 2026.

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S&P 500 little changed 0.05% — Market Pulse · Jun 26, 2026

Stocks finished mixed on June 26, with strong breadth and health care leadership offset by another soft Nasdaq close and elevated QQQ volatility.

June 26, 2026

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Market dashboard showing the Russell 2000 leading, the Nasdaq lagging, and volatility holding near 19 on June 25, 2026.

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S&P 500 little changed 0.01% — Market Pulse · Jun 25, 2026

The Russell 2000 gained 0.71% as the Nasdaq fell 0.46%, with breadth firm but volatility and elevated QQQ implied vol showing caution.

June 25, 2026

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Market dashboard showing mixed major index closes, positive breadth, and a lower VIX on June 24, 2026.

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S&P 500 down 0.10% — Market Pulse · Jun 24, 2026

Stocks finished mixed on June 24 as breadth improved, the VIX eased to 18.67, and leadership shifted toward industrials and defensives.

June 24, 2026

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Market dashboard showing the Nasdaq down sharply, defensive sectors higher, and the VIX rising to 19.49.

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S&P 500 down 1.44% — Market Pulse · Jun 23, 2026

The Nasdaq fell 2.21% and XLK dropped 4.14%, while staples, health care, and utilities held up and the VIX rose to 19.49.

June 23, 2026

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Market dashboard showing the Nasdaq lower, the Russell 2000 higher, and mixed sector performance with volatility near 17.

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S&P 500 down 0.37% — Market Pulse · Jun 22, 2026

The Nasdaq fell 1.32% while the Russell 2000 rose 0.85%, a split session with modest breadth, firmer volatility, and uneven sector leadership.

June 22, 2026

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Market Education

How a 5-Year CD Ladder Calculator Helps You Plan Cash

A 5-year CD ladder spreads cash across staggered maturities, so you keep regular access to money without putting every dollar into a short-term rate.

June 20, 2026

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Market dashboard showing the S&P 500, Nasdaq, Russell 2000, breadth readings, and VIX after a June 18 rebound

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S&P 500 up 1.09% — Market Pulse · Jun 18, 2026

Stocks bounced on June 18 as tech and small caps led, volatility eased, and breadth improved, though participation stayed only around half the market.

June 18, 2026

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Market dashboard showing major U.S. indexes lower, weak breadth, and a higher VIX after the June 17 Fed meeting.

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S&P 500 down 1.21% — Market Pulse · Jun 17, 2026

Stocks fell after the June 17 FOMC statement and projections, with breadth weakening sharply and volatility jumping off recent lows.

June 17, 2026

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Mixed U.S. market session with the Dow rising, the Nasdaq falling, and volatility easing to 15.93

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S&P 500 down 0.39% — Market Pulse · Jun 16, 2026

The Dow rose 0.69% while the Nasdaq fell 0.70%. Breadth stayed slightly positive, but weak volume and tech losses capped the S&P 500.

June 16, 2026

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Market dashboard showing the Nasdaq leading higher, the S&P 500 gaining, and the VIX falling to 16.2

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S&P 500 up 1.65% — Market Pulse · Jun 15, 2026

The Nasdaq jumped 3.07% and the S&P 500 rose 1.65% as volatility eased, though breadth was positive rather than dominant.

June 15, 2026

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Debt Management

Avalanche Method Debt Calculator: How to Use It Well

The avalanche method sends extra money to the highest interest rate first while you keep minimum payments on the rest.

June 13, 2026

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Market dashboard showing major indexes higher, strong breadth, and the VIX near 17.7 on June 12, 2026.

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S&P 500 up 0.50% — Market Pulse · Jun 12, 2026

U.S. stocks ended higher again on June 12, with broad participation, small-cap leadership, and lower volatility backing the move.

June 12, 2026

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Retirement Planning

How to Use a Retirement Calculator Without Fooling Yourself

A retirement calculator is most useful when it shows which input matters most: savings rate, retirement age, or spending.

June 12, 2026

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Market dashboard showing major U.S. indexes higher, strong breadth, and lower volatility on June 11, 2026.

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S&P 500 up 1.75% — Market Pulse · Jun 11, 2026

Stocks rebounded sharply on June 11, led by small caps and tech, while breadth improved and the VIX fell back below 20.

June 11, 2026

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Financial Tips

How to Use a 6 Month Emergency Fund Calculator

A 6 month emergency fund is usually based on essential monthly expenses, not your full current spending.

June 11, 2026

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Market screen showing major U.S. indexes lower, defensive sector leaders, and a higher VIX on June 10, 2026.

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S&P 500 down 1.62% — Market Pulse · Jun 10, 2026

Stocks fell sharply on June 10 as breadth weakened, volatility rose, and defensive sectors like Staples and Energy led.

June 10, 2026

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Market dashboard showing strong breadth alongside weaker S&P 500 and Nasdaq closes as technology lagged

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S&P 500 down 0.26% — Market Pulse · Jun 9, 2026

Breadth improved sharply on June 9, but a 1.85% drop in XLK pulled the S&P 500 down 0.26% and the Nasdaq down 0.97%.

June 9, 2026

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Mixed U.S. market close with Nasdaq and Russell 2000 leading while breadth stayed negative and volatility remained elevated versus last week.

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S&P 500 up 0.30% — Market Pulse · Jun 8, 2026

The Nasdaq and Russell 2000 bounced on June 8, but weak breadth and a VIX still near 19 suggested risk appetite was only partly repaired.

June 8, 2026

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Market dashboard showing major indexes lower, technology lagging, and the VIX spiking above 21

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S&P 500 down 2.64% — Market Pulse · Jun 5, 2026

A sharp Friday selloff hit growth shares hardest, pushed the VIX to 21.51, and sent investors toward Staples, Utilities, and Health Care.

June 5, 2026

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Market dashboard showing a broad June 4 rebound led by the Dow and Russell 2000, with Technology lagging and volatility easing.

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S&P 500 up 0.48% — Market Pulse · Jun 4, 2026

Stocks rebounded on June 4 with strong breadth and lower volatility, but leadership favored the Dow and Russell 2000 over tech.

June 4, 2026

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Market dashboard showing major U.S. indexes lower, weaker breadth, and defensive sector leadership on June 3, 2026.

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S&P 500 down 0.74% — Market Pulse · Jun 3, 2026

U.S. stocks fell on June 3 as breadth softened, volatility ticked up, and leadership shifted toward Energy and Health Care.

June 3, 2026

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Market dashboard showing modest gains in major indexes, Russell 2000 leadership, mixed breadth, and a VIX near 15.8

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S&P 500 up 0.13% — Market Pulse · Jun 2, 2026

U.S. stocks edged higher on June 2, led by the Russell 2000. Breadth improved, but advancing volume stayed below 44% and sector leadership was uneven.

June 2, 2026

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