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On a bullish day for markets -- the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average are both up more than 0.3% -- uranium stocks are soaring. Besides the debt ceiling deal that seems on track to reach

The Dow Jones Industrial Average consists of 30 of the most established businesses in the world. Thus, it shouldn't be a surprise to learn that many of the components that belong to this index have

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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

One of the hardest things for new investors to come to terms with, and one of the reminders tenured investors regularly need, is that stocks can go down just as easily as they can climb.

In 2021

Wall Street kept its eyes squarely on Washington on Wednesday, and investors didn't like what they saw. Without any apparent solution in sight for the debt ceiling problem, stock markets once again

It's amazing what a difference a year can make on Wall Street. In 2021, the broader market was virtually unstoppable, with all three major U.S. stock indexes seemingly notching one new high after

The stock market lost its upward momentum on Tuesday as the lack of progress toward a resolution of the debt ceiling debate in Washington seemed to overwhelm investors. Investors still seem largely

Beating the Dow is nice if you can do it. If you do, it means the stock you chose outdid a key barometer of the broader U.S. market: the 30 stocks that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

It

The past couple of years have been a much-needed reminder for investors that stock market movements can be unpredictable.

In 2021, the long-established Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI)

Investors still seem largely confident that lawmakers will resolve the debt-ceiling problem without a cataclysmic default, but the lack of a clear solution as the days tick down still weighed a bit

PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ: PACW) was having a very good day Monday, as its stock price was up about 21.6% as of 2:50 p.m. ET. It had been up as much as 24.8% on the day. The stock was trading at about

Showing signs of caution amid questions about the U.S. defaulting on its debt, the S&P 500 is marginally higher while the Dow Jones Industrial Average is moderately lower. Shares of electric vehicle

This has been the year of the stock picker. Look no further than the big three indexes for proof: The Nasdaq Composite is up 20%, the S&P 500 is up 9%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up