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JUNE 13, 2023

Many news outlets touted the lowest year-over-year inflation rate in over two years, seemingly sounding the all-clear for a new bull market to establish itself fully. Bullish investors might well get a prolonged upward move in stock indexes, but it won't be because inflation has ceased to be a problem. rise in April.

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JUNE 27, 2024

More than 5,700 companies are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, the two largest trading platforms for U.S. Some of those companies are grouped into indexes that measure different aspects of the domestic stock market. stock indexes are in the black this year. securities.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Recent reports indicate the labor market is weakening and manufacturing activity is contracting. Based on those signals, investors expect the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates at its September meeting, something policymakers haven't done since 2020. However, higher interest rates also suppress economic growth. That makes sense.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

The stock market seems uncertain right now. Some stocks experienced continued declines even after a massive sell-off in the 2022 bear market. Others recovered significantly in the first half of the year but reversed course in July and August as their financials failed to meet investor expectations.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

February might be great for romance, but it stinks for the stock market. Let's take a look at how things are shaping up and what investors may want to do about it. And, considering how hot the tech sector has been in the current bull market, many investors might be more interested in how that index has performed.

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AUGUST 18, 2024

Stock market sell-offs can be challenging times for investors. A silver lining of stock market sell-offs is that dividend yields move in the opposite direction as stock prices. Because of that, they often provide the opportunity to lock in even more lucrative income streams from some top dividend stocks.

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JUNE 25, 2024

News flash: The stock market is in trouble. That might seem hard to believe, with the stock market making record highs. Nevertheless, I'm still bullish on the stock market. Reasons for concern First things first: There are plenty of ominous signs beyond the stock market's lack of breadth.

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AUGUST 10, 2024

But will the stock market soar if the Fed cuts rates in September? How did the stock market respond? Then came the stock market crash of October 2008. economy and the stock market roared back. The initial cut didn't seem to cause any stock market reaction. Not too well.

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AUGUST 22, 2024

The stock market has rebounded nicely from the 2022 bear market lows, and most major indexes are within striking distance of their all-time highs. With expectations of falling interest rates, and the continued strength of megacap technology stocks, things have been going quite well for stock investors.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2024

There's no right way to invest, with various approaches (like value, growth, and growth plus income) all offering the potential for investors to build a million-dollar nest egg. That's where a deep dive into Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI) comes into greater focus. What is Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF good for?

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The "September effect" is an odd phenomenon in which the stock market generally declines during the month of September, often quite sharply. during September, making it the worst month for the stock market by a full percentage point. That could mean trouble for the stock market.

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JULY 30, 2024

The prospect of a sizable decline in stocks appears to be building, which could open up meaningful opportunities to buy stakes high-quality companies at a discount. Nevertheless, corrections, bear markets , and even crashes are a normal and inevitable part of the investing cycle. Image source: Getty Images.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

The stock market's jitters are spreading quickly. Just a few weeks after major market indexes peaked, stocks are plunging with the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) already having entered a correction (a decline of more than 10% from a recent peak). However, AMD now seems to be capitalizing on the AI boom.

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AUGUST 5, 2024

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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JANUARY 24, 2024

"There are substantial rewards for adopting a regular routine of investing and following it no matter what, and additional rewards for buying more shares when most investors are scared into selling."-Peter Yet, while much of Wall Street is in party mode, some investors may still feel down in the dumps -- and with cause.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Those are some huge returns for investors. But not every stock is participating equally in the current bull market. Small-cap stocks , for example, haven't fared nearly as well as their large-cap counterparts. companies, has produced a total return of just 33% since the start of the bull market. in December 2000.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Investors looking for an easy way to add U.S. equity exposure to their portfolios will probably find Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI) of interest. It won't be the best option for all investors. What is Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF? What is Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF?

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AUGUST 22, 2024

Falling interest rates are typically good for the stock market -- and I'll explain why in a moment -- but since a September rate cut is now widely expected, it's unlikely to have a substantial impact on the market. Instead, I think investors should be focused on Aug. The result was headlined by $22.6 Image source: Nvidia.

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JULY 27, 2024

The stock market has been on fire over the past couple of years, and many investors have watched their portfolios soar. But these gains can't last forever, and there's no shortage of experts predicting what the next market downturn might look like. But what does all this really mean for your investments?

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AUGUST 15, 2024

They have a wide spectrum of risk levels, ranging from large blue chip stocks to small, relatively speculative positions. To be sure, most of my portfolio is designed so I don't have to be too worried during a stock market sell-off. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.

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APRIL 23, 2024

But they are currently in the midst of a sell-off that might leave investors feeling uneasy. Considering we are in a bull market, any short-term dip will likely be a buying opportunity. I'll highlight one metric in particular that really speaks to the bullish nature of investors right now.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Investors may want to consider a 50/50 split in both top dividend stocks. Before you buy stock in Home Depot, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Home Depot wasn’t one of them.

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AUGUST 17, 2024

Volatility briefly returned to the stock market earlier this month. The speed of the most recent market sell-off and subsequent recovery also showed that it's good to have ready a list of stocks you'd buy during a sell-off so that you can pounce when the opportunity arises.

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AUGUST 19, 2024

stock market indexes also had their best weeks of the year. The index measures the performance of 500 large and profitable companies that cover about 80% of domestic equities by market capitalization. stock market. The S&P 500 has experienced 10 complete bull markets since its inception.

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JULY 28, 2024

Buying stocks if you're worried about a stock market sell-off sounds counterintuitive. Historically, investing during corrections (drawdowns of at least 10%) and bear markets (drawdowns of at least 20%) has been a winning decision. Coca-Cola Coca-Cola is close to a flawless dividend stock.

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JANUARY 14, 2024

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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JANUARY 21, 2024

stock market is the largest stock market in the world, accounting for 43% of the $106 trillion global equity market last year. stocks have created substantial wealth over time, something Warren Buffett attributes to a unique combination of commerce and innovation. stock market. Alphabet: 3.9%

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FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Given enough time, anyone can learn to evaluate businesses and pick good stocks, and anyone can apply that knowledge to become a stock market millionaire. The truth is the path to stock market riches is paved with boring but sensible decisions. Here are three secrets of stock market millionaires.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

headed into the final trading session, but encouraging financial reports from AMD and Microsoft renewed investor confidence in the artificial intelligence boom. July 2015: 2% July 2014: (1.5%) July has historically been one of the strongest months for the stock market, with the S&P 500 returning a median of 2.7%

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AUGUST 13, 2024

Is the stock market sell-off over? Employment isn't as bad as initially thought Disappointing July employment numbers provided a stark wake-up call for investors earlier this month. Some investors were especially concerned that the "Sahm Rule" was triggered. What should investors do with this uncertainty?

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JULY 28, 2024

There is an economic indicator that often bodes well for investors: U.S. This could portend a big stock market move. Historically, when M2 declines sharply, it often foreshadows bad news for the economy and the stock market. An increasing M2 can signal positive things ahead for investors.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Individual investors love looking at the trading moves of legends in the industry, like Warren Buffett, Bill Ackman, Stanley Druckenmiller, or Cathie Wood. But all hope isn't lost for the individual investor. These are well-educated people who know how markets work and how to analyze companies and stocks.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

And there is one unexpected reason why beef could be getting cheaper -- the price of stock investments. In early August, the stock market went through a downturn. There was even a mini stock market crash on Aug. But when stock prices go down, there is one silver lining: sometimes, beef prices go down too.

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APRIL 27, 2024

April has not been kind to the broader stock market this year, with the S&P 500 down 5.5% Granted, the index is still up on the year, but with many stocks still trading at high multiples, some investors may be concerned about further downward pressure. between April 1 and April 19. Image source: Getty Images.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

Bill Clinton is president, Forrest Gump is the top-grossing film of the year, and you have $10,000 to put to work in the stock market. You consider switching strategies, or just withdrawing your money and swearing off the stock market altogether. Imagine it's 1994. Here's what happens next. Image source: Getty Images.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

stock market is often divided into three major indexes, all of which moved higher over the past year as recession fears diminished. However, one-year returns tell investors very little. companies that represent a blend of value and growth stocks. stock market. The S&P 500 tracks 500 large U.S.

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JULY 21, 2024

Smaller Rexford has done even better for investors, with dividend growth of 13% over that same span. So the buying power of their dividends is increasing, which is exactly why you want to buy supercharged dividend growth stocks like Prologis and Rexford. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.

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