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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) hasn't seen the gains that some other stock market indexes have enjoyed during 2023. With only modest gains for the year, some investors with heavy

It's officially summer, but outdoor temperatures aren't the only thing that's heating up. Since the beginning of the year, the growth-focused Nasdaq Composite and broad-based S&P 500 have been on

It's officially summer, but outdoor temperatures aren't the only thing that's heating up. Since the beginning of the year, the growth-focused Nasdaq Composite and broad-based S&P 500 have been on

One of the few guarantees investors are given on Wall Street is the assurance of short-term unpredictability. Since the start of 2021, we've witnessed three vastly different stock markets.

In 2021

One of the few guarantees investors are given on Wall Street is the assurance of short-term unpredictability. Since the start of 2021, we've witnessed three vastly different stock markets.

In 2021

Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) saw its share price fall 11.1% this week, as of Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. ET, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. It had been down as much as 16% during the week

Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) saw its share price fall 11.1% this week, as of Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. ET, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. It had been down as much as 16% during the week

While the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite has jumped 29% year to date, the blue chip-heavy Dow Jones Industrial Average has managed just a 2.4% rebound this year. As the Dow's performance suggests

While the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite has jumped 29% year to date, the blue chip-heavy Dow Jones Industrial Average has managed just a 2.4% rebound this year. As the Dow's performance suggests

It initially looked as though Thursday would be another bad day for the stock market, but most major market indexes reversed course and headed higher by the end of the day. Gains were sharpest for

It initially looked as though Thursday would be another bad day for the stock market, but most major market indexes reversed course and headed higher by the end of the day. Gains were sharpest for

Are you looking for a balance of above-average dividend yield and reliable dividend payment growth? Join the club. It seems most dividend-paying stocks bring lots of one to the table, but not enough

Are you looking for a balance of above-average dividend yield and reliable dividend payment growth? Join the club. It seems most dividend-paying stocks bring lots of one to the table, but not enough

When investing in the stock market, no variable is more important than time. While picking out high-quality stocks can certainly improve your chance of building wealth on Wall Street, it's time

When investing in the stock market, no variable is more important than time. While picking out high-quality stocks can certainly improve your chance of building wealth on Wall Street, it's time

Wall Street wasn't able to get out of its funk on Wednesday, as major market benchmarks continued to lose ground. Losses were most significant for the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC), but

Wall Street wasn't able to get out of its funk on Wednesday, as major market benchmarks continued to lose ground. Losses were most significant for the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC), but

Time is the most important variable on Wall Street.

Over short periods, the performance of the major indexes can be unpredictable. For instance, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq

Time is the most important variable on Wall Street.

Over short periods, the performance of the major indexes can be unpredictable. For instance, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq

The stock market moved lower on Tuesday, although the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) managed to hold its losses to a much smaller percentage than the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) or Dow Jones

The stock market moved lower on Tuesday, although the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) managed to hold its losses to a much smaller percentage than the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) or Dow Jones

Wall Street can be a fickle thing when it's examined over short timelines. In 2021, the 30-component Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and

Wall Street can be a fickle thing when it's examined over short timelines. In 2021, the 30-component Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and

The Dow Jones Industrial Average proved to be a solid investment over the past decade: A $10,000 investment in the index 10 years ago would now be valued at $28,200 with dividends reinvested. But as