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Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the Dow?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a collection of stocks that have been selected as a group to represent the broader economy. There aren't nearly as many stocks in it (30) as there are in the S&P
This Bank-Lending Metric Is Sounding a Warning -- but Is Wall Street Listening?
Over long periods, the stock market sits on a mountain top overlooking all other asset classes. On an annualized return basis, stocks have delivered the superior return compared to gold, oil
This Recession Indicator Hasn't Been Wrong in 57 Years, and It Has a Very Clear Message for Wall Street
The stock market is a phenomenal wealth creator, if you give it time. However, the movement of equities can be far less predictable over shorter periods.
Last year, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial
The 3 Key Dow Stocks to Watch Next Week
Wall Street had a tough week, but major stock indexes mounted a comeback on Friday. After having seen sizable losses earlier in the day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) battled
Why Upstart Stock Jumped 21.1% This Week
Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) saw its stock price surge 21.1% higher this week, as of Friday at 10:40 a.m. ET, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. It had been up as much as 28.5% this week. The
Why Albemarle Stock Bounced Off Lows This Week
After falling consistently in recent months, Albemarle (NYSE: ALB) stock reversed course this week and was trading up 10% as of 10 a.m. ET Friday, according to data provided by S&P Global Market
Can You Actually Retire a Millionaire With Index Funds Alone?
They're certainly not sexy. In fact, they're downright boring. That's the point, though: Index funds are designed to simply mirror the broad market's performance without actually beating it. Yawn.
Top Lithium Stock Albemarle Reduces 2023 Outlook, but Business Is Still In Overdrive
Lithium prices have been plummeting this year as new production comes online to meet surging demand from electric vehicles (EVs) and energy grid storage solutions (big batteries to store power for
Why Disney Dragged on the Dow and Peloton Hit the Skids Thursday
Investors didn't seem to get back any of their confidence on Thursday, as most major stock market benchmarks lost ground. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) managed to buck the downward trend
3 Unstoppable Growth Stocks That Can Turn $250,000 Into $1 Million by 2033
For the past 16 months, investors' resolve has been put to the test. After notching off what seemed like one new high after another in 2021, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, broad-based S&P
U.S. Money Supply Is Doing Something Truly Historic, and It May Foreshadow a Big Move for the Stock Market
Investing isn't a sprint -- it's a marathon. When examined over long stretches, stocks have the annualized return edge over other asset classes, such as bonds and commodities. But over the short
Why the Stock Market's Inflation Battle Is Far From Over
The stock market was mixed on Wednesday, with most major market benchmarks gaining ground. Yet not every index participated in the rally, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) was
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy With $200 Right Now
When examined over an extended period, Wall Street is one of the greatest wealth creators in the world. But over the span of a couple of months or even a year or two, stocks can be unpredictable, as
Can You Still Buy the Dow Jones' Best-Performing April Stocks?
It can be tough to buy stocks after a big rally. Making a stock buy then can feel like you may be overpaying or that you're stepping right in front of a pullback. More often than not, however
Why Upstart and Celsius Soared After Hours Tuesday
The stock market had a tough day on Tuesday, losing ground as investors awaited key inflation data that should come out on Wednesday. The worst drop came for the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:
Why Shares of Plug Power, Fisker, and Lucid Are Plummeting Today
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average are both off to a bearish start in Tuesday's trading session, and shares of popular clean energy stocks Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG), Fisker (NYSE: FSR)
Is It Time to Buy the Dow Jones' 3 Worst-Performing April Stocks?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) may have logged a 2.5% gain last month, but that doesn't mean all 30 of its components followed suit. A handful of the index's constituents
For Only the 4th Time in 50 Years, This Banking Metric Is Forecasting a Big Move in the Stock Market
When examined over decades, investors would struggle to find a more consistent wealth creator and inflation outperformer than the stock market. But when put under the microscope over short periods
Better Dividend Stock: Coca-Cola vs. Home Depot
It's not hard to see why both Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and Home Depot (NYSE: HD) have been staple members of the Dow Jones Industrial Average for decades. They dominate their respective industries
Why PNC Financial Stock Dropped 10.9% This Week
PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE: PNC) saw its stock price fall 10.9% this week as of Friday at 10:35 a.m. ET, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock was trading at about $116 per
Why Regions Financial Stock Plummeted 13.7% This Week
Regions Financial (NYSE: RF) struggled this week as its stock price dropped 13.7%, as of Friday's opening bell, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock was trading at about $16.45 per
Is It Time to Buy the S&P 500's 4 Worst-Performing Stocks of 2023?
It might be hard to believe, but over one-third of 2023 is already in the books. And so far it's been a decent year for stocks. The Nasdaq Composite is up about 14%, the S&P 500 is up nearly 6%, and
Albemarle Earnings Crush Estimates, but 2023 Outlook Cut Due to Falling Lithium Prices
Albemarle (NYSE: ALB) stock gained 1.6% on Thursday, following the lithium-producing giant's release of strong first-quarter 2023 results on the prior afternoon. The stock's modest gain is largely