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Artificial Intelligence (AI) was the word -- or "words" -- last year as investors piled into companies specializing in this hot technology. And for good reason. Today's $200 billion AI market is

When investors think about owning the market, the go-to exchange-traded fund (ETF) or mutual fund is usually an S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index tracker. That's not a bad call at all, but there are

Another great year for the stock market is in the books. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) finished the year up

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) is composed of 30 industry-leading blue-chip businesses that represent the broader market. Many of these companies also pay growing dividends.

Wall Street was enamored with tech stocks in 2024, choosing to leave many dividend stocks behind as a result. The dividend-heavy Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) underperformed the

Investors piled into artificial intelligence (AI) stocks last year, which helped all three benchmarks advance in the double digits. The S&P 500, the Nasdaq, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) was added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) in November 2024. So, technically, it was only in the index for a small portion of the year. But it was still

When 2024 came to a close, investors had every reason to smile. The iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and growth stock-powered Nasdaq

Last year was fantastic for the markets in general, but the index that really stood out was the Nasdaq. It climbed 28%, while the S&P 500 rose 23% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 12%

Since October 2022, the bulls have been in charge on Wall Street. In 2024, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and growth-propelled

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has offered investors good news on many occasions in recent years. From reports of record revenue and high demand for its new products to an invitation last year to join the

A hotter-than-expected December jobs report sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbling by more than 600 points (1.5%) on Friday morning as U.S. Treasury yields continued to rise and inflation

The second year of Wall Street's bull market rally didn't disappoint, with all three major stock indexes hitting fresh all-time highs. This includes the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks led the market higher last year as investors bet on the potential of this technology to revolutionize many industries -- and our daily lives. The S&P 500 index

The changing of the calendar brings new opportunities for retail investors and billionaire money managers alike. The second year of Wall Street's bull market rally saw the Dow Jones Industrial

In case you haven't noticed, the bulls have been in full control on Wall Street for more than two years. In 2024, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average, broad-based S&P 500, and innovation-powered

Classic exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are almost always a good investment. Your money will probably grow over time if invested in the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSEMKT: DIA) or the

Year two of Wall Street's bull market rally didn't disappoint. When the finish line was crossed, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite respectively gained 13%, 23%, and 29%

Rising over 13% in 2024, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged the S&P 500, which soared 23%. But the diversity among the performances of the individual Dow Jones stocks was considerable.

While

When the chapter was officially closed on 2024, the bulls reigned supreme yet again. The ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, widely followed S&P 500, and growth-dependent Nasdaq Composite

In October, Wall Street celebrated its second year (and counting) in a resounding bull market. While a confluence of factors is responsible for lifting the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and

Year two of Wall Street's bull market rally didn't disappoint. When the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500, and growth-fueled Nasdaq Composite crossed the finish line for 2024

This past year was another terrific one for technology stocks in particular. Tailwinds driven by artificial intelligence (AI) helped push the S&P 500 higher by 23%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained

The start of a new year always brings with it a question: What will happen in the 12 months ahead? And that's what is on many investors' minds as we roll into 2025. It's useful to look at what's

The stock market has been on quite a tear over the past couple of years, with each major market index hitting new heights in 2024. In fact, as recently as early December, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: