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Markets Now 12/01
Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.
Dec 1, 2023 · 2 min
Markets Now 11/30
Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.
Nov 30, 2023 · 2 min
Fed Holds Rates Steady and Pledges to Proceed Carefully
The Federal Reserve left interest rates at 5.25 to 5.5 percent, but its chair, Jerome Powell, said policymakers could still raise rates again.
Nov 30, 2023 · 6 min
Markets Now 11/29
Nov 29, 2023 · 2 min
Markets Now 11/28
Nov 28, 2023 · 2 min
Markets Now 11/27
Nov 27, 2023 · 2 min
Market Recap Week Ended 11/24
Steady rise U.S. stock indexes climbed for the fourth week in a row as the S&P 500, the NASDAQ, and the Dow posted gains of around 1% in a holiday-shortened trading week. Over those four positive weeks, the S&P 500 was up nearly 11%.
Nov 27, 2023 · 1 min
Markets Now 11/24
Nov 24, 2023 · 2 min
"The individual investor should act consistently as an investor and not as a speculator."
Nov 24, 2023 · 2 min
Markets Now 11/22
Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.
Nov 22, 2023 · 2 min
Markets Now 11/21
Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.
Nov 21, 2023 · 2 min
Markets Now 11/20
Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.
Nov 20, 2023 · 2 min
Cognitive biases can significantly influence investment decisions, especially when emotions such as fear and greed are driving the markets.
Nov 20, 2023 · 4 min
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%.
Nov 20, 2023 · 1 min
Markets Now 11/17
Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.
Nov 17, 2023 · 2 min
"The investor's chief problem – and even his worst enemy – is likely to be himself."
Nov 17, 2023 · 2 min
Markets Now 11/16
Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.
Nov 16, 2023 · 2 min
Markets Now 11/15
Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.
Nov 15, 2023 · 2 min
"Debt erases freedom more surely than anything else"
Nov 15, 2023 · 2 min
"Diversify or Risk: Why Smart Investors Can't Afford to Put All Their Eggs in One Basket"
Nov 15, 2023 · 3 min
Markets Now 11/14
Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.
Nov 14, 2023 · 2 min
Markets Now 11/13
Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.
Nov 13, 2023 · 2 min
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.
Nov 13, 2023 · 1 min
Cognitive biases can significantly influence investment decisions, especially when emotions such as fear and greed are driving the markets.
Nov 13, 2023 · 4 min
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