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Market Index Performance | September 2026
Our monthly update detailing the short- and long-term performance of major indices.
Market Index Performance | September 2026
Market Index Performance | September 2026
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The 10 best and 10 worst months of all time for the US stock market

The 10 best and 10 worst months of all time for the US stock market

Do common investor sayings about particular months being stronger or weaker for stocks have empirical backing, or is it all market mythology? Dan Lefkovitz uncovered some surprising truths about stock market performance by examining over 100 years of dat
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The 24 year old who borrowed billions to bet on AI

What happens when a 24 year old with no investing experience raises billions of dollars, borrows even more and makes concentrated bets on the future of AI?
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Market Minute: Stocks keep rising as rates move higher, private credit risks and the upcoming Firmus IPO

Market Minute: Stocks keep rising as rates move higher, private credit risks and the upcoming Firmus IPO

Morningstar’s Michael Malseed on how investors should position their portfolios today.
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How much AI exposure do investors really have?

How much AI exposure do investors really have?

From super to ETFs, the AI boom may be shaping your returns more than you think.
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RBA cash rate increase: Our best resources

RBA cash rate increase: Our best resources

Interest rate levels can have far reaching impacts on multiple components of your financial well-being.
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Actually, AI is boosting interest rates, not inflation

Actually, AI is boosting interest rates, not inflation

The conventional wisdom misses the role of the Fed.
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Market Minute: Digesting mixed signals and finding opportunities

Market Minute: Digesting mixed signals and finding opportunities

Morningstar’s Bianca Rose on surging bond yields, geopolitical risks and mixed signs about AI.
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Future Focus: Are we in a recession?

Future Focus: Are we in a recession?

It is natural for us to look for indicators. Here’s what we know.
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Is AI really fueling inflation? It’s not that simple

Is AI really fueling inflation? It’s not that simple

The main economic impact of artificial intelligence today is on interest rates.
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DBRS Morningstar: Rising rates to hit private corporate credit first and hardest

DBRS Morningstar: Rising rates to hit private corporate credit first and hardest

Large corporates will be affected next through refinance and earnings cycles.
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3 big risks index investors face today

3 big risks index investors face today

Index investing can be risky—take it from me, I’m an indexer.
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Ask the Analyst: Should I wait to invest new money?

Ask the Analyst: Should I wait to invest new money?

Think about your goal and time horizon when deciding whether to invest during an uncertain economic environment.
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Bitcoin has almost erased its 2026 losses. What's next?

Bitcoin has almost erased its 2026 losses. What's next?

The largest cryptocurrency has staged a sharp comeback despite rising bond yields and tighter monetary policy.
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OpenAI’s reported valuation jump doesn't seem slowed by growing AI safety concerns

OpenAI’s reported valuation jump doesn't seem slowed by growing AI safety concerns

The AI giant is said to be seeking private funding that would value the company at $1.2 trillion or higher.
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Why tomorrow’s winners may not be today’s index leaders

Why tomorrow’s winners may not be today’s index leaders

Big Tech’s earnings boom faces a new test.
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