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When examined over lengthy periods, the stock market trounces all other asset classes. Over the past century, the average annual return for Wall Street's major stock indexes -- the Dow Jones

It's a great time to have money in the stock market. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average have both set new all-time highs this year, and the Nasdaq Composite is up almost 34% over the last

It's been nothing short of a wild ride for investors since this decade began. Wall Street's major stock indexes have traded off bear and bull markets on a couple of occasions over the past four

For more than a century, American investors have looked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) to monitor Wall Street's overall condition. It's the oldest index most of us will ever

Last week, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average and benchmark S&P 500 surged to record highs, while the growth-powered Nasdaq Composite came within a stone's throw of eclipsing its all-time

For the better part of nearly 128 years, the majestic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has served as Wall Street's health barometer. What had been an index of 12 predominantly

With the Dow Jones Industrial Average in record territory, investors might be struggling to find attractive investment opportunities that are reasonably priced today. But this is why it's smart to

It's been a wild four years for Wall Street and investors. Since the green flag waved in January 2020, the three major stock indexes -- the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq

With earnings season in full swing, it's encouraging to see many businesses posting strong revenue and earnings growth. This has propelled the market to fresh highs.

Just look at the major indices.

Last year was exciting for the stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite both rebounded from sharp declines that occurred in 2022, with tech stocks in particular

When examined over long periods, Wall Street's three major stock indexes -- the widely followed Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and

After a terrible 2022, one that saw the market tank amid rapidly rising interest rates, investors benefited from a bounce-back year in 2023. And the momentum has continued into 2024.

Just look at

Truly passive income is hard to find in most business endeavors, but it is a built-in feature in stock market investing. Nearly every member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average pays a steady

Over multidecade periods, Wall Street has proved unstoppable. But over shorter time lines, the stock market's most prominent indexes have often been volatile and unpredictable -- perhaps none more

On Wall Street, the only guarantee is that virtually no guarantees exist. Directional movements for Wall Street's major stock indexes -- the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), S&P 500

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is home to some of the world's largest companies, including Apple, JPMorgan Chase, and McDonald's. But in 2023, an unsuspecting software company topped the index as

Since May 1896, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has served as one of the most-watched barometers of Wall Street's health. What was once an index of 12 mostly industrial

Despite the record highs in the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, there are still some excellent companies that trade for steep discounts. That's especially true when it comes to

Despite its rocky start, January ended up being an OK one for blue chip stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) logged a 1.2% gain last month. The move offers a much-needed

Over the past four years, volatility has ruled the roost on Wall Street. The 127-year-old Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and growth-powered

The S&P 500 index and Dow Jones Industrial Average both hit all-time highs in January, but that doesn't mean that all stocks have become too expensive to buy. In this video, Fool.com contributors

The stock market had a great year in 2023. The benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) soared 24%, the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) climbed almost 12%, and the

Wall Street turned in a banner performance in 2023. When the curtain closed, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had managed to hit multiple record highs, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite shot

Volatility has been the name of the game on Wall Street since this decade began. In successive years, we've watched the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite trade off bear and

Over the long run, Wall Street has proved to be a surefire wealth creator. But over shorter periods, the performance of the major stock indexes is unpredictable. Since this decade began, the Dow