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This is what investment research suggests we do amid geopolitical crises
Wars and terrorist attacks are shocking. But, often, the right thing to do is to keep steady. Read More
You ought to favor large-cap stocks through the end of the year
Research shows that small-cap stocks tend to underperform as the year goes by. Read More
Risk of ‘hard’ stock-market valuation correction is growing, says Deutsche Bank — here’s why
High multiples reflect ‘market confusion over where we are in the earnings cycle.’ Read More
Energy stocks are on a big run — and still have some catching up to do
Energy stocks have lagged behind commodities prices as the world economy has rebounded. Read More
Stock-market bulls are in control — but what a tight range for the S&P 500
How to protect yourself if S&P support is broken. Read More
Here’s a safer way to invest in bitcoin and blockchain technology
Exchange traded funds enable you to tap into the hot asset category while lowering risk. Read More
How can you avoid choking as an investor? Plan for the moment the pressure is on you
Managing your money effectively requires managing pressure’s two root causes: uncertainty and lack of perspective. Read More
Your financial adviser is retiring. Should you find another firm?
An opportunity to reassess your financial planning goals and needs. Read More
Electric vehicles are gaining traction, but chances are that you’ll still be driving a gas-powered car in 2035
Electric trucks and pickups, and alternative-energy sources will shake up the market as countries aim to curb pollution. Read More
Why stocks are likely to rise if Biden’s approval rating keeps sliding
U.S. presidential approval is a contrarian stock-market indicator. Read More
Companies are now issuing more stock than they did at top of the internet bubble and here’s why that matters
Record stock issuance is not necessarily bearish if it is accompanied by high levels of buybacks or M&A activity. Read More
If you’ve lost money on bitcoin or other cryptos, it might be because you can’t trust your memory, according to new research
Researchers found two kinds of memory biases: distortion and selective forgetting. Read More
Investors love to boast about their great stock picks, but beware of those who use fancy math to calculate their gains
The data doesn’t lie: Even pros rarely beat the stock market. Read More
Beat the market with this quant system that’s very bullish on stocks at record highs
Vance Howard’s HCM Tactical Growth Fund moves you in and out of the stock market when prudent to do so. So far his team of computer scientists’ strategy has paid off. Read More
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