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After a tumultuous couple of years, the stock market has been surging recently. So far this year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) is up by around 12%, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:

After a tumultuous couple of years, the stock market has been surging recently. So far this year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) is up by around 12%, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) tracks 30 large U.S. stocks. Inclusion is limited to companies that have excellent reputations, demonstrate sustained growth, and generate

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) tracks 30 large U.S. stocks. Inclusion is limited to companies that have excellent reputations, demonstrate sustained growth, and generate

As we enter December, it's common to hear directional stock market predictions for the new year. For example, an analyst might say the S&P 500 will be at 4,200 by the end of 2024, or the Dow Jones

As we enter December, it's common to hear directional stock market predictions for the new year. For example, an analyst might say the S&P 500 will be at 4,200 by the end of 2024, or the Dow Jones

Investors have been nervous all year about the impact that the Federal Reserve has had on the overall economy. Many market participants perceived the Fed as having been late in responding to

Investors have been nervous all year about the impact that the Federal Reserve has had on the overall economy. Many market participants perceived the Fed as having been late in responding to

Some stock market indexes go hand-in-hand with dividend stocks. Take the Dow Jones Industrial Average, for example. It's chock-full of blue chip dividend stocks. It's a different story for other

Some stock market indexes go hand-in-hand with dividend stocks. Take the Dow Jones Industrial Average, for example. It's chock-full of blue chip dividend stocks. It's a different story for other

Over the span of a few months or a couple of years, Wall Street is highly unpredictable. Since this decade began, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, broad-based S&P 500, and growth-fueled

Over the span of a few months or a couple of years, Wall Street is highly unpredictable. Since this decade began, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, broad-based S&P 500, and growth-fueled

Over the long term, there's no asset class that's consistently delivered for investors quite like the stock market. Even accounting for inevitable down years, the average yearly return for stocks

Over the long term, there's no asset class that's consistently delivered for investors quite like the stock market. Even accounting for inevitable down years, the average yearly return for stocks

After a disappointing 2022 that saw its value decline by a third, the Nasdaq-100 -- which tracks the 100 largest nonfinancial stocks on the Nasdaq -- has rallied so far in 2023, up 45% as of this

After a disappointing 2022 that saw its value decline by a third, the Nasdaq-100 -- which tracks the 100 largest nonfinancial stocks on the Nasdaq -- has rallied so far in 2023, up 45% as of this

Stocks have staged an impressive recovery after a disappointing year in 2022. After falling into the depths of a bear market, the S&P 500 index has rallied back 31%. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones

Stocks have staged an impressive recovery after a disappointing year in 2022. After falling into the depths of a bear market, the S&P 500 index has rallied back 31%. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is underperforming both the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 in 2023. But that's certainly not because of the tech stocks in the Dow. 

At the time of this writing

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is underperforming both the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 in 2023. But that's certainly not because of the tech stocks in the Dow. 

At the time of this writing

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) tracks 500 large U.S. companies that span every stock market sector, covering about 80% of domestic equities by value. As a result, the index is commonly used as a

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) tracks 500 large U.S. companies that span every stock market sector, covering about 80% of domestic equities by value. As a result, the index is commonly used as a

Some investors view high dividend yields in a negative light. They think any stock with an especially high yield is one to avoid.

Others, though, embrace such stocks. There are even investing

Some investors view high dividend yields in a negative light. They think any stock with an especially high yield is one to avoid.

Others, though, embrace such stocks. There are even investing

The past four years have been nothing short of a wild ride for Wall Street. Since this decade began, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC)