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On Wall Street, important data releases are a common occurrence. Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meetings, the monthly inflation and jobs reports, and even the quarterly filing of Form 13Fs

The Dow Jones Industrial Average contains 30 components, most of which are stable, blue chip, dividend-paying companies. While not known for blistering growth rates, even value-oriented Dow stocks

Although Wall Street's major stock indexes don't move higher in a straight line, there's been no question that the bulls have been in firm control since the start of 2023.

Over a nearly 20-month

The economy is shaping up to be one of the biggest issues of the presidential election. That's not surprising as Americans have endured the highest inflation cycle in 40 years, following a surge in

You've probably heard of the Dow Jones Industrial Index (DJINDICES: ^DJI). After all, it's one of the oldest stock market indexes, and its ups and downs are often quoted in news articles and

If we asked a Magic 8 Ball whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September, I'm pretty sure the answer would be "signs point to yes" or maybe even "most likely." At least, those

For more than 128 years, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has served as one of Wall Street's top "health" barometers. Over this span, we've watched the Dow evolve from an

For much of the past two years, the bulls have been firmly in control on Wall Street. The mature stock-powered Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and

Are you looking for quality stocks that are easy and rewarding to own for the long haul? Why not start -- and maybe even finish -- your hunt with the 30 names that make up the Dow Jones Industrial

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) lost momentum last month. The index had its worst July in the past decade, and the losses accelerated in early August, when recession fears resurfaced after a

Wall Street has been in a bull market for a while now. The bull run stretches back to Oct. 23, 2023, when the S&P 500 market index ended the day at a low point of 4,117 points. Economists announced

It's been over 100 years since investors began viewing the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) as an overall stock market barometer. However, despite its longevity, the index is deeply

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down the lithium market and take a closer look at Albemarle (NYSE: ALB).

*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Aug

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, a widely used barometer of the U.S. economy, is up 5.5% year to date. Despite this positive trend, the U.S. economy is exhibiting some alarming signs of tipping

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 6%. The S&P 500 fell 8%. And the Nasdaq Composite Index plunged 13%. The bull market investors have enjoyed since the fourth quarter of 2022 appeared to be in