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Cognitive biases can significantly influence investment decisions, especially when emotions such as fear and greed are driving the markets
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Cognitive biases can significantly influence investment decisions, especially when emotions such as fear and greed are driving the markets

The Fear & Greed Index is a way to gauge stock market movements and whether stocks are fairly priced. The theory is based on the logic that excessive fear tends to drive down share prices, and too much greed tends to have the opposite effect.

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Market Recap Week Ended July 14
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Market Recap Week Ended July 14

Bouncing back The major U.S. stock indexes climbed around 2% to 3%, regaining ground they had lost the previous week and then some, with the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ reaching their highest levels in 15 months. The NASDAQ’s gain of more than 3% was its best weekly result in four months.

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The Top Investment Quotes Every Investor Should Know
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The Top Investment Quotes Every Investor Should Know

From Warren Buffett to John Maynard Keynes, the financial greats offer insights that often last for decades. Not only have they lived through several market cycles, their understanding of the market is foundational to their success.

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Markets Now
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Markets Now

Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.

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The Fastest Rising Asset Classes in 2023
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The Fastest Rising Asset Classes in 2023

Many corners of the market have shown resilience despite persistent inflation and slowing economic growth in 2023. U.S. equities, international equities, and a variety of bonds have seen positive returns so far this year.

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Markets Now
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Markets Now

Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.

2 min
Financial Guidance for Single Women
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Financial Guidance for Single Women

Create a Budget: Create a budget to track your income and expenses.

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Markets Now
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Markets Now

Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.

2 min
Markets Now
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Markets Now

Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.

2 min
US ‘pre-retiree’ households are unprepared to retire.
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US ‘pre-retiree’ households are unprepared to retire.

Many pre-retirees are running out of time to accumulate sufficient retirement assets. Just over 80 percent of baby boomers may be unprepared for retirement, according to our surveys in 2021 and 2022.

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Market Recap Week Ended July 7th
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Market Recap Week Ended July 7th

Modest setback The major indexes failed to maintain the previous week’s positive momentum as the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ slipped around 1% and the Dow fell nearly 2%. Stocks declined on Thursday amid growing concerns about tightening monetary policy, and a brief rally that followed Friday’s jobs report reversed course in the afternoon.

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Markets Now
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Markets Now

Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.

2 min