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U.S. stocks thrive amid turmoil.
The performance of the U.S. stock market is striking. Last week, the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 closed at a…
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Not one, but two!
United States stock markets are serving another cup of cheer this year. The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index returned…
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The post-election rally resumed.
Investors shook off concerns about interest rates and inflation, and U.S. stocks climbed higher last week. The Standard & Poor’s…
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The United States stock market changed course.
Last week, the strength of the United States economy slowed investors’ roll. Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell told business…
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Stock markets celebrated the results of the presidential election. Bond markets were less enthusiastic.
Last week, United States stock markets rallied, and the U.S. dollar gained against other currencies, following the presidential election. The…
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Are we witnessing an historic event?
For an airplane or a spacecraft, a soft landing occurs when the vehicle… “touches the ground in a controlled and…
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Financial markets appear to have pre-election jitters.
The United States election is less than two weeks away. The candidates are neck and neck. The outcome remains uncertain.…
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Happy birthday!
The bull market in stocks charged past its two-year birthday on October 12. “This unique bull market is still young…
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There was a lot to celebrate last week!
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index closed above 5,800 for the first time—and that’s not all. The Dow Jones Industrial…
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Living the realities of risk and reward.
Asset allocation is important because it helps investors manage the risk and rewards of investing. In general, investments have different…