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Since the turn of the century, Waste Management (NYSE: WM) has been a standout investment -- rising 600%, or nearly double the Dow Jones Industrial Average's 310% total return. Of course, we can't

One thing I've learned throughout my life is that hindsight truly is 20/20. Ask anyone if they could go back in time and change a few decisions, and I'm almost certain they'd say yes. That doesn't

One thing I've learned throughout my life is that hindsight truly is 20/20. Ask anyone if they could go back in time and change a few decisions, and I'm almost certain they'd say yes. That doesn't

Over long periods, Wall Street is an undisputed wealth creator. On an annualized basis, stocks have outpaced the returns for oil, gold, housing, and even Treasury bonds. But broader market returns

Over long periods, Wall Street is an undisputed wealth creator. On an annualized basis, stocks have outpaced the returns for oil, gold, housing, and even Treasury bonds. But broader market returns

Thursday finally dealt major market benchmarks a losing day, with the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) breaking a long winning streak to fall nearly 1%. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Dow

Thursday finally dealt major market benchmarks a losing day, with the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) breaking a long winning streak to fall nearly 1%. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Dow

Investors continued to find the stock market attractive on Thursday morning, even in the wake of several days of significant gains. After having spent so much of the year being pessimistic about the

Investors continued to find the stock market attractive on Thursday morning, even in the wake of several days of significant gains. After having spent so much of the year being pessimistic about the

For more than 127 years, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has served as the most-watched barometer of Wall Street's health.

At its inception in 1896, the Dow contained 12

For more than 127 years, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has served as the most-watched barometer of Wall Street's health.

At its inception in 1896, the Dow contained 12

Stocks largely took a breather on Wednesday, although that didn't stop the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) from inching higher to post yet another day of gains. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC)

Stocks largely took a breather on Wednesday, although that didn't stop the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) from inching higher to post yet another day of gains. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC)

When you get a chance to own a strong global business at a discount to the market, it's worth considering. That's the main rationale behind the "Dogs of the Dow" investing strategy, which focuses on

When you get a chance to own a strong global business at a discount to the market, it's worth considering. That's the main rationale behind the "Dogs of the Dow" investing strategy, which focuses on

The stock market once again gained ground on Tuesday, extending an impressive rally to begin the month of November. Again, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) led the way with gains of almost

The stock market once again gained ground on Tuesday, extending an impressive rally to begin the month of November. Again, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) led the way with gains of almost

The Dogs of the Dow is a popular investing strategy, where you simply invest in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) components least favored by the Street in a given year.

The idea is

The Dogs of the Dow is a popular investing strategy, where you simply invest in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) components least favored by the Street in a given year.

The idea is

Over multidecade periods, fortunes are built on Wall Street. But over shorter timelines (think months or the span of a few years), the stock market is highly unpredictable.

Since the start of this

Over multidecade periods, fortunes are built on Wall Street. But over shorter timelines (think months or the span of a few years), the stock market is highly unpredictable.

Since the start of this

For more than a century, Wall Street has been a proven moneymaker that's outpaced the likes of commodities, housing, and bonds on an annualized return basis. But when examined over shorter periods

For more than a century, Wall Street has been a proven moneymaker that's outpaced the likes of commodities, housing, and bonds on an annualized return basis. But when examined over shorter periods

Stocks pulled back in October again, making it the third straight month in a row that major indexes have fallen.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) outperformed the other two major

Stocks pulled back in October again, making it the third straight month in a row that major indexes have fallen.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) outperformed the other two major