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

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

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Market Recap Week Ended 11/17
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Market Recap Week Ended 11/17

Maintaining momentum U.S. stock indexes climbed for the third week in a row as the S&P 500, the NASDAQ, and the Dow posted total returns of more than 2%. The biggest gains came from smaller stocks, as a small-cap benchmark, the Russell 2000 Index, surged more than 5%.

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Markets Now 11/17
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Markets Now 11/17

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

2 min
"The investor's chief problem – and even his worst enemy – is likely to be himself."
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"The investor's chief problem – and even his worst enemy – is likely to be himself."

2 min
Markets Now 11/16
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Markets Now 11/16

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

2 min
Markets Now 11/15
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Markets Now 11/15

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

2 min
"Debt erases freedom more surely than anything else"
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"Debt erases freedom more surely than anything else"

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"Diversify or Risk: Why Smart Investors Can't Afford to Put All Their Eggs in One Basket"
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"Diversify or Risk: Why Smart Investors Can't Afford to Put All Their Eggs in One Basket"

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Markets Now 11/14
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Markets Now 11/14

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

2 min
Markets Now 11/13
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Markets Now 11/13

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

2 min
Market Recap Week Ended 11/10/23
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Market Recap Week Ended 11/10/23

Moderating gains U.S. stock indexes rose modestly, maintaining positive momentum after a rally in the previous week produced the biggest weekly gain so far in 2023. In the latest week, the NASDAQ added more than 2%, the S&P 500 rose more than 1%, and the Dow finished with a fractional gain.

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

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

4 min