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The No. 1 thing that can improve the retirement security of older workers
Most of the things we worry about make little difference Read More
Everyone thinks inflation will stick around. These three accurate models say otherwise
Most inflation forecasters do little more than extrapolate the recent past into the future. Read More
If you believe January can predict 2022’s stock market returns, you’ll love these 3 other months
‘January Barometer’ has been wrong more often than right in recent years. Read More
Nasdaq near a 10% correction isn’t the sell signal you probably think it is
The odds that stocks will rise are no different after a 10% decline than they are before. Read More
Earnings season will disappoint investors and hurt the stock market — but you can avoid the pain in these sectors and companies
Many companies will be hard-pressed to beat estimates by a wide margin. And executives are more downbeat. That said, some areas of the market will shine. Read More
Here’s why you shouldn’t be spooked by the S&P 500’s pullback
The stock market is back in its trading range, and there’s a VIX “spike peak” buy signal. Read More
These S&P 500 stocks have cratered, but analysts think 12 can turn it around with rebounds of up to 70%
Stocks expected to roar back include PayPal, Paycom, Etsy and SolarEdge. Read More
Four reasons why value stocks are poised to outperform growth in 2022 — and 14 stocks to consider
Rising interest rates and faster inflation are positive for value strategies. Read More
Value stocks now are beating growth by 10 points, but the easy money might be behind us
Value’s relative strength may not persist over the next few months if history is a guide. Read More
Owning non-U.S. stocks has been a terrible move — and that’s exactly why you should keep holding them
The case for global diversification is as strong as ever — if not stronger. Read More
These 3 ETFs let you play the hot semiconductor sector, where Nvidia, Micron, AMD and others are growing sales rapidly
The chip exchange traded funds have easily outpaced the benchmark S&P 500 and the tech-oriented Nasdaq over the past 15 years. Read More
With prices for some rarities in the millions of dollars, collectible coins are becoming a hot item
The numismatic market has seen tremendous growth since the start of the pandemic Read More
If investors really want companies to fight climate change, they should put their mouths where their money is
Let shareholders vote on how much a company should invest pretax profit in environmental and social initiatives. Read More
Earth-saving promises in ESG fund prospectuses aren’t all that green: report
Portfolios with stocks, mutual funds and ETFs under the ESG banner have a language issue, too often over-promising on sustainable issues relative to screeners. Read More
These 14 bank stocks are in the best position to benefit from rising interest rates
A screen of dozens of banks shows a select few that may increase earnings at double-digit rates through 2023. Read More
Interest rates are rising. Here are five strategies to help you prepare for a new reality in the markets
Rock-bottom interest rates are set to rise as the Fed reduces stimulus. That will have a big effect on stocks, bonds and real estate. Read More
‘Craig is Satoshi’: a former online gambling mogul’s contentious campaign to change Bitcoin’s future
Calvin Ayre fought battles with the U.S. government. Now he’s backing one of the most polarizing efforts in the digital currency world. Read More
‘There was nothing in our bank account. I didn’t have a backup plan.’ Cut from his team, a football player tackles a new field
Tyler Horn’s dream of playing in the NFL never materialized. So he built a new career as a financial planner. Read More
