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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 ...

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What’s in your head, financially speaking, as 2024 plays out? The Dow breaking through 40,000 or backtracking? The election’s impact on the markets? Inflation and interest rates? Artificial ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...