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Market Red 1
May 10, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine
This Forecasting Tool Is Sending Its Strongest Warning Since the Great Recession. It Could Signal a Big Move in the Stock Market.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index is sounding a recession alarm, and economic downturns have historically coincided with sharp declines in the S&P 500.
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May 10, 2024 by Ryan Vanzo
Is It Time to Buy April's Worst-Performing S&P 500 Stocks?
Several stocks performed terribly last month. Which companies are now a buy?
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May 10, 2024 by Adria Cimino
How Should a Beginner Invest in Stocks? Try This Index Fund.
This particular fund includes today's, and potentially tomorrow's, biggest stars.
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May 10, 2024 by Daniel Foelber
5 Metrics That Are Far More Important Than a Stock's Dividend Yield
When it comes to dividends, quality is more important than quantity.
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May 9, 2024 by Daniel Foelber
3 Vanguard ETFs That Have Outperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Over the Last Year
Vanguard ETFs are a low-cost way to achieve diversification and exposure to top stocks.
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May 9, 2024 by George Budwell, PhD
1 Vanguard ETF That Can Serve as a Complete Stock Portfolio
This single Vanguard ETF provides a straightforward path to a secure retirement.
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May 9, 2024 by Katie Brockman
Just How Safe Is the Stock Market Right Now? And Should You Invest?
Here's how to protect your money even when the market is shaky.
Money 15
May 9, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine
Here's the Income and Net Worth You Need to Reach the Top 50% of American Households
Americans can improve their net worth through prudent budgeting and smart investments.
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May 9, 2024 by Anders Bylund
This 1 Simple ETF Could Turn $100 a Month Into $93,200
Turn small investments into big returns with this surprisingly simple strategy -- and a hands-off ETF investment for the ages.
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May 8, 2024 by Ryan Downie
Why Did Atlassian Stock Drop 12% in April
Growth concerns and a departing CEO were bad news for the software stock.
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May 8, 2024 by Ryan Downie
Why Block Shares Dropped 14% in April
Block suffered through an analyst downgrade and a Bitcoin sell-off, but quarterly results clawed back some of those losses.
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May 8, 2024 by Ryan Downie
Why Salesforce Stock Dropped 11% in April
During a weak month for tech stocks, investors were displeased with reports of a large acquisition.
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May 8, 2024 by Ryan Downie
Why Did the iShares Bitcoin Trust Drop 17% in April?
Bitcoin prices plunged due to a macro-driven decline in investor risk tolerance.
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May 8, 2024 by Daniel Foelber
With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite at All-Time Highs, Is Now the Worst Time to Buy Stocks in History?
Microsoft proves why stocks at record highs can still be buys.
ETF
May 8, 2024 by George Budwell, PhD
3 No-Brainer Vanguard ETFs to Buy in May
These low-cost Vanguard-indexed funds screen as strong buys right now.
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May 7, 2024 by Anders Bylund
3 ETFs That Are Screaming Buys in May
Whether you're playing it safe or betting on an exciting trend, this trio of ETF ideas has something for every investor mindset.
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May 7, 2024 by Ryan Vanzo
If You'd Invested $300 in the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF is a great choice for many investors, but there's one downside you should also know.
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May 7, 2024 by Anders Bylund
Is It Time to Buy April's Worst-Performing Nasdaq Stocks?
Could April's worst Nasdaq performers be winners in the long haul? Check out a fresh twist on the classic "Dogs of the Dow" investing strategy.
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May 7, 2024 by Keith Speights
Investing in This High-Yield ETF Could Turn $500 Per Month Into $42,650 in Annual Passive Income
This ETF could be a passive income machine.
Investor 33
May 7, 2024 by Trevor Jennewine
Is It Safe to Buy Stocks With the S&P 500 Near Its Record High? History Gives a Surprising Answer
Stock market peaks make investors nervous, but history says the S&P 500 could continue moving higher during the next year.
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