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The Stock Market Is Doing Something It's Never Done Before -- and Investors Could Be "Playing With Fire," According to Warren Buffett

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Happy days might seem to be here again for many investors. The stock market is doing something it has never done before -- and investors could be "playing with fire," according to Warren Buffett. He expressed his view that the stock market was in danger of a dramatic drop. What should investors do?

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Here's the Average Stock Market Return Over the Last 15 Years

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The stock market is one of the greatest creators of wealth ever invented. And with the introduction of low-fee investment accounts and index funds , it's never been easier to invest in the stock market. Many investors will look to history to learn what kind of returns they might expect in the future.

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Here's the Average Stock Market Return Over the Last 10 Years, and What Investors Can Expect Over the Next 10 Years

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Investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to grow your wealth over the long run. Even though we've experienced two bear markets in the last 10 years, the history of the S&P 500 -- the most commonly used index for referencing "the stock market" -- paints a promising picture. Image source: Getty Images.

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Will the Stock Market Soar If the Fed Cuts Rates in September? Here's What History Shows.

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But will the stock market soar if the Fed cuts rates in September? How did the stock market respond? It lowered rates in September 2007 and then continued to cut rates another six times through April 2008. Then came the stock market crash of October 2008. Here's what history shows.

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Warren Buffett's $277 Billion Warning That the Stock Market Could Be Headed for Trouble

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Warren Buffett has never claimed to be able to predict what the stock market would do over the near term. In a 2008 op-ed for The New York Times , he wrote, "I can't predict the short-term movements of the stock market. Trouble ahead for the stock market? What should investors do?

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3 Critical Reasons to Avoid Investing in the Stock Market Right Now

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The stock market has been on a wild ride the last few weeks, and many investors are feeling the whiplash from the sudden ups and downs. Despite how stomach-churning market downturns can be, they can also be fantastic buying opportunities. Many stocks are essentially on sale right now, making it a smart time to buy.

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The S&P 500 Is on Track to Do Something It's Only Done 4 Times Since 1923. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This in 2025.

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Anyone who looks at their 401(k) accounts or investment portfolios knows the stock market is sizzling hot. There have been stronger market performances in the past. What does history say the stock market will do in 2025? Granted, stocks did have another great year following the big gains of 1997 and 1998.