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How to use TIPS to build up retirement wealth
A retirement strategy virtually guaranteed to beat inflation. Read More
Heightened rate volatility points to these opportunities in stocks, bonds for ETF investors
Bond-market volatility spilling into stocks in 2023 may be creating investment opportunities that could pay off in the next year, according to State Street’s Michael Arone. Read More
‘People like to live in dangerous places.’ Why climate change will boost insurance stocks.
Weather disasters motivate people and companies to buy more insurance. So demand is rising while capacity shrinks. Read More
This Dow stock went from worst to first in one year — and here are 13 candidates just like it for 2024
Salesforce bounced off the bottom of the Dow ranking and soared to the top. Read More
Some $2 bills are worth more than $20,000 — here are three ways to check
Your $2 bills could be worth over $20,000 — here’s 3 ways to check Read More
Three value stock picks from a veteran manager with a good performance record
John Bailer of Newton Investment Management names three companies whose stocks seem ripe for the plucking. Read More
Grab these 2 funds with rich 11%-12% yields while you can
If you invest for income, consider taking advantage of these unusual opportunities. Read More
These tech stocks scored this earnings season even as AI hype slowed — and the winner may surprise you
Microsoft proves its strength; Qualcomm may have turned a corner. Read More
Why Warren Buffett has done more to educate investors than any other executive
As Buffett lands on the MarketWatch 50 list of the most influential people in markets, his biggest legacy may be how he’s schooled others about investing. Read More
Earnings-season winners: 20 companies that have grown sales while improving profit margins
These 20 earnings-season winners not only grew sales, they showed pricing power for their products and services. Read More
No Wall Street, there is no Santa Claus rally
As the holiday season approaches, investors hope Santa doesn’t fail to call. Read More
Five potential takeover targets in the oil industry, following deals by Exxon Mobil and Chevron
This could be a good time for investors to pour money into stocks of companies involved in the production of oil and natural gas. Read More
Why stocks may not live up to your retirement expectations
The S&P 500 can underperform its long-term average for a long time. Read More
Financial advisers still have too many ways to snag gullible investors
Investors’ best interests must be first at all times. Read More
Why a prenup could be the right prescription to keep a blended family healthy
These proactive steps help ensure the well-being of both partners and their children. Read More.
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