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Over long stretches, the stock market is an undeniable wealth creator. But when we look at it over shorter periods, the directional movement of equities becomes a bit of a guessing game.

For

Over long stretches, the stock market is an undeniable wealth creator. But when we look at it over shorter periods, the directional movement of equities becomes a bit of a guessing game.

For

Wall Street finished the month of May on a down note, with major market benchmarks giving back a portion of their recent gains. Declines for the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) and S&P 500

Wall Street finished the month of May on a down note, with major market benchmarks giving back a portion of their recent gains. Declines for the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) and S&P 500

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) may only contain 30 stocks, but it's still one of the most watched U.S. stock indices. The Dow is full of mature, profitable companies, which means it's a

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) may only contain 30 stocks, but it's still one of the most watched U.S. stock indices. The Dow is full of mature, profitable companies, which means it's a

If there's one certainty about investors as a whole, it's that they'll find the good in even the direst situations. With the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite tumbling into

If there's one certainty about investors as a whole, it's that they'll find the good in even the direst situations. With the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite tumbling into

The stock market closed mixed on Tuesday, as a potential resolution to the debt ceiling didn't spark much of an additional rally after last week's strong performance. The Nasdaq Composite

The stock market closed mixed on Tuesday, as a potential resolution to the debt ceiling didn't spark much of an additional rally after last week's strong performance. The Nasdaq Composite

Regardless of how long you've been investing, the pace of change on Wall Street is something to marvel at. In 2021, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500

Regardless of how long you've been investing, the pace of change on Wall Street is something to marvel at. In 2021, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has done quite well in the last 10 years at generating returns. A $10,000 investment in the benchmark would now be worth $26,000 with dividends reinvested.

But a few

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has done quite well in the last 10 years at generating returns. A $10,000 investment in the benchmark would now be worth $26,000 with dividends reinvested.

But a few

Over long stretches, Wall Street has proven to be nothing short of a money machine. The stock market has handily outpaced the annualized returns of bank certificates of deposit (CDs), housing, oil

Over long stretches, Wall Street has proven to be nothing short of a money machine. The stock market has handily outpaced the annualized returns of bank certificates of deposit (CDs), housing, oil

Stock markets performed well on Friday, ending the week with solid gains for major market benchmarks. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) and S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) finished at their best

Stock markets performed well on Friday, ending the week with solid gains for major market benchmarks. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) and S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) finished at their best

American Express (NYSE: AXP) saw its share price rise today, as it was up 3.7% as of 12:20 p.m. ET on Friday. The stock was trading at about $156 per share at that time, up nearly 6% year to date.

American Express (NYSE: AXP) saw its share price rise today, as it was up 3.7% as of 12:20 p.m. ET on Friday. The stock was trading at about $156 per share at that time, up nearly 6% year to date.

Though you probably don't need the reminder, Wall Street endured a challenging 2022. After all three major U.S. stock indexes notched new highs in 2021, they collectively plunged into a bear market

Though you probably don't need the reminder, Wall Street endured a challenging 2022. After all three major U.S. stock indexes notched new highs in 2021, they collectively plunged into a bear market

The stock market had a solid day on Thursday, with only the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) failing to join in the rally that the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) and S&P 500

The stock market had a solid day on Thursday, with only the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) failing to join in the rally that the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) and S&P 500

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has become a conversation starter. Is it going up? Is it going down? Have you seen what the Dow is doing today? For market watchers, professional or casual, the Dow