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Investors piled into artificial intelligence (AI) stocks last year on optimism that this hot technology would transform every industry -- and this powered gains in the three major benchmarks. The

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Year two of Wall Street's bull market rally didn't disappoint investors. When the curtain closed on 2024, the mature stock-driven Dow Jones Industrial Average, broad-based S&P 500, and growth-fueled

When the book closed on 2024, Wall Street had plenty of reason to cheer. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite respectively increased in value by 13%, 23%, and 29%, with

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is made up of some of the most sturdy and profitable stocks on the market. The 30 members of the index are chosen partly for their strong track records of growth and

We're less than a month into the new year, and already one of the 30 components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average separated itself from the pack in a bad way.

That stock is Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL)

In case you haven't noticed, the bulls have been in full control on Wall Street for more than two years. Last year, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500, and

For more than two years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have been unstoppable, with all three indexes rallying to multiple record-closing highs in 2024.

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Electric vehicle stocks fell today, as the market settled in for President Donald Trump's first day on the job. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ripped over 400 points higher, while the S&P 500 and

Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) is the largest household and personal products company by market cap in the U.S. It has dozens of brands spanning several daily-use categories, including family care

American Express (NYSE: AXP) continues to be a winning position for shareholders. The total return of 154% in the past five years is certainly exceptional. And there is no shortage of reasons to

2024 was an excellent year for the major stock market indexes. But the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) had just a 12.9% return, compared to 23.3% for the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and

Today, Jan. 20, marks Inauguration Day for Donald Trump. When he officially takes the oath office, it will mark only the second time in our nation's history that a president has served two

Last year, investors poured into artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, and the biggest players -- from Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) to Amazon -- helped the general market soar. The S&P 500, the Dow Jones

When the chapter closed on 2024, investors had every reason to cheer. Last year, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and growth

Nucor (NYSE: NUE) is a steel company, and that has major implications for its financial performance, given the inherent cyclicality of the steel industry. However, Nucor has managed to achieve an

Last year was one for the record books as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite each hit new record highs at multiple points throughout the year. Furthermore, the bull

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are great options for those seeking to generate passive income. Many of these funds hold a portfolio of income-generating investments. Because of that, you don't have to

When it comes to the domestic steel industry, two companies stand out: Nucor (NYSE: NUE) and Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD). Both are well run and growing, but one is old and largely mature while the

Artificial intelligence (AI) was a market-driving theme last year, with AI stocks helping the S&P 500, the Nasdaq, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average each soar in the double digits. Companies

American Express (NYSE: AXP) stock blew past the S&P 500 in 2024, ending the year up 58%. In fact, it's been one of the best performers in the Dow Jones Industrial Average over the past year, behind