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2023 has been a solid year for investors. Through late December, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index returned 45% while the S&P 500 returned 25%. One of the prominent investment themes of 2023 was

Volatility is fully expected when putting your money to work on Wall Street. However, the past four years have been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride for investors.

The COVID-19 crash of

The three most-watched stock market indexes for the U.S. markets soared in 2023. That's a refreshing rebound from the deep plunges these market trackers posted in 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial

The energy sector has had a sideways year, down a few percentage points, compared to excellent gains in the overall market. Chevron (NYSE: CVX), one of the most well-known integrated oil and gas

The stock market has been soaring in recent weeks, finishing out the year by reaching new highs. Over the past 12 months, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up by around 13%, the S&P 500 has surged

In a matter of days, we'll be crossing the finish line for 2023 and saying goodbye to what's been a stellar year for the bulls. The ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average has climbed to all-time

Growth stocks are back in vogue as Wall Street closes out a solid year. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite soared over 40% through mid-December compared to a 23% rise in the broader S&P 500. Many

The Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved a new all-time high close of 37,557.92 on Dec. 19. Despite the impressive return, the Dow is still underperforming the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 year

The stock market has had a strong year in 2023, but not every stock has been a winner. In fact, some of the most well-known companies in the United States have seen their shares decline this year.

When examined over extremely long periods, Wall Street stands head and shoulders above all other asset classes in terms of annualized returns. This means any downturn in the broader market can be

In just a matter of days, we'll wrap up what's been a banner year for Wall Street. The iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average recently reached a new all-time high. Meanwhile, the broad-based S&P 500

In less than a week, Wall Street will turn the page on what's been a stellar year for optimists. The 30-component Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a record high, while the growth-driven

Recent signs of economic resilience have more and more investors giving credence to the "soft landing" narrative, a scenario in which the Federal Reserve successfully tames inflation without causing

Over the past four years, Wall Street has been particularly volatile, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite swinging back and forth between bear and bull markets on a

2023 has been a momentous year for the stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) reached new all-time highs in mid-December. The S&P 500 is within spitting distance of its own

Over long periods, the stock market is an unquestioned moneymaker. When compared to other asset classes, such as bonds, oil, gold, and housing, the stock market has delivered a considerably higher

Passive income isn't hard to find in the stock market. Many companies, including nearly all the members of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, pay out a big portion of their earnings to shareholders

In a little over one week, the curtain will close on what's been a truly banner year for Wall Street. The iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average has climbed to a fresh record high, while the benchmark

If you're just looking for a simple bundle of blue-chip stocks to buy, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) is a great place to start (and finish) your search; the SPDR Dow Jones

Over the long run, the stock market is a wealth-building machine. But over shorter periods, the directional movements of the major indexes can be highly unpredictable.

Over the past four years, the

The Dow Jones Industrial Average recently hit a fresh high, and the S&P 500 is getting close. But that doesn't mean there aren't bargains in the market for patient investors. In this video, Matt

A new year is approaching, and that means investors are about to start hearing a lot more about dogs. That's because of the popular investing strategy called "the Dogs of the Dow," which focuses on

Different investors mark the beginning of a new bull market in slightly different ways. In my view, a new bull market begins when two criteria are met. First, an index must have rebounded at least

2023 has been a fascinating year for investors. What started with hand-wringing and fear finished with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 indexes near record highs and the Nasdaq Composite

With less than two weeks to go before crossing the finishing line for 2023, it's safe to say it's been a phenomenally strong year for the stock market. The iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average