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Declining stock prices can often set the stage for higher returns for investors. That's especially true for dividend stocks, whose yields rise in concert with the falling prices.

But investors

Declining stock prices can often set the stage for higher returns for investors. That's especially true for dividend stocks, whose yields rise in concert with the falling prices.

But investors

The stock market had a relatively calm day on Wednesday, as investors are generally playing a waiting game to see how economic data comes in. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) had modest

The stock market had a relatively calm day on Wednesday, as investors are generally playing a waiting game to see how economic data comes in. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) had modest

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both dipped lower in today's trading session. Shares of Lilium (NASDAQ: LILM), however, headed in the opposite direction, thanks to an optimistic

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both dipped lower in today's trading session. Shares of Lilium (NASDAQ: LILM), however, headed in the opposite direction, thanks to an optimistic

Unpredictability is about the only thing investors can count on over the short term when it comes to Wall Street. During the trailing-two-year period, we've watched the major U.S. stock indexes

Unpredictability is about the only thing investors can count on over the short term when it comes to Wall Street. During the trailing-two-year period, we've watched the major U.S. stock indexes

Stocks had a strong day, making up for much of the market's losses over the past week. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) led Wall Street higher, but gains were sizable for the S&P 500

Stocks had a strong day, making up for much of the market's losses over the past week. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) led Wall Street higher, but gains were sizable for the S&P 500

Shares of American Equity Investment Life Holding (NYSE: AEL) were on the rise Tuesday, as the stock price was up about 17.2% as of the closing bell. Shares had been up as much as 19% during the

Shares of American Equity Investment Life Holding (NYSE: AEL) were on the rise Tuesday, as the stock price was up about 17.2% as of the closing bell. Shares had been up as much as 19% during the

Investors have gotten a bit skittish over the past week or so, pressing the pause button on a rally that has sent some major market benchmarks sharply higher so far in 2023. Before the market opened

Investors have gotten a bit skittish over the past week or so, pressing the pause button on a rally that has sent some major market benchmarks sharply higher so far in 2023. Before the market opened

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, an index composed of 30 large publicly traded U.S. companies, is in the green this year but has far underperformed the broader market. It's only up roughly 1.7% in

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, an index composed of 30 large publicly traded U.S. companies, is in the green this year but has far underperformed the broader market. It's only up roughly 1.7% in

Although Wall Street can be unpredictable, one certainty among investors is that they'll seek out the positive in virtually any situation.

With the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq

Although Wall Street can be unpredictable, one certainty among investors is that they'll seek out the positive in virtually any situation.

With the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq

With 2023 roughly half over, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is standing out as an unusually strong stock. The fast-food giant's shares have jumped over 20% through late June, making it the sixth-best

With 2023 roughly half over, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is standing out as an unusually strong stock. The fast-food giant's shares have jumped over 20% through late June, making it the sixth-best

When examined over multiple decades, Wall Street's three major stock indexes -- the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:

When examined over multiple decades, Wall Street's three major stock indexes -- the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:

The stock market didn't kick the new week off very well, as major market benchmarks lost ground on Monday. Damage in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) was limited, but larger

The stock market didn't kick the new week off very well, as major market benchmarks lost ground on Monday. Damage in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) was limited, but larger

Investing in businesses that can cash in on long-term trends can be a financially rewarding strategy. Companies that fit that description often grow their revenue, profit, share price, and dividend