So far, 2024 is shaping up to be a strong year for stocks. With interest rates expected to fall further, it's easy to assume next year could be another win for equity investors—if only the financial ...

Despite recent fluctuations driven by geopolitical tensions and less-than-stellar global economic data, the stock market has demonstrated resilience, maintaining gains year to date (up 10.5%) and over ...

The stock market started 2024 with a blistering rally, with the Morningstar US Market Index up 7.8% so far and roughly 26% higher than its lows in October. But the relentless pace of gains has some ...

Can anything stop the stock market? The U.S. economy recently weathered the worst pandemic in 100 years, the worst inflation in 40 years, and the highest interest rates in 20 years. Yet from 2019 ...

Market corrections, defined as a 10-20% index drop, often present prime buying opportunities. It's impossible to predict market corrections; historically, they're a normal stock market behavior.

The U.S. stock market has performed very well so far this year. As of Oct. 24, the S&P 500 has a year-to-date total return – that is, including dividends – of 21.8%. That's about 70% higher than the S ...

Every three months, earnings season is one of the most important times for stock investors. It's a time to check in on your favorite stocks to see how the companies' fundamentals are supporting market ...

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