Best Mutual Funds to Buy for the Long Term The best mutual funds capitalize on new trends that emerge year to year, all while offering low costs and solid management. Kiplinger · Dec 30, 2025
Stocks That Could Take Off in the New Year There are three areas of potential in the 2026 stock market. Kiplinger · Dec 29, 2025
How to Position Your Portfolio for Lower Interest Rates The Federal Reserve is far from done with its rate-cutting regime. This is how investors can prepare. Kiplinger · Nov 30, 2025
The 'Nothing Ever Happens' Market: How Stocks React (Or Don't) to Geopolitical Events Geopolitical events — terrorist acts, wars, or military intervention — can give stocks a jolt. But that doesn't mean your portfolio will take a hit in the long run. Kiplinger · Sep 9, 2025
Trump tariff threats cause VIX to surge. Will the fear last? The index has shot up dramatically on several occasions recently, only to then retrace rapidly. Fortune · Mar 11, 2025
Stock market implodes amid fears of Trump tariffs, recession The president and his economic officials have indicated they are willing to endure short-term pain to reshape America’s economy. Fortune · Mar 10, 2025
Investors are like 'hyperactive first-graders' playing this schoolhouse game as they try to anticipate the market, strategist says Wall Street is keenly focused on January's initial trading sessions as the first month of a new year can signal market performance for the rest of the year. Fortune · Jan 4, 2025
Stock market momentum: Can it continue? Economists warn that Trump's proposed tariffs and mass deportations could affect inflation rates Salon · Nov 14, 2024
Stocks to buy—and sell—as Trump returns to the White House Investors appear to still view Trump as positive for banks and fossil fuel companies but a scourge for sectors like renewables. Fortune · Nov 6, 2024
5 stocks to buy if Harris wins the election—and 5 to sell Harris and Trump differ starkly when it comes to renewable energy, but the election could also impact other sectors. Fortune · Nov 2, 2024
5 stocks to buy if Trump wins—and 5 to sell Trump has traditionally been viewed as great news for banks and fossil fuel companies but a scourge for sectors like renewables. Fortune · Nov 2, 2024
The stock market points to a win for Kamala Harris—unless it’s 1968 or 1980 all over again Hubert Humphrey and Jimmy Carter are the only post-WWII candidates from an incumbent party to lose despite a preelection market surge. Fortune · Oct 30, 2024
7 Solutions to Protect Your 401(k) in a Down Market Use these seven strategies to safeguard your nest egg when volatility strikes. You're not powerless. Kiplinger · Sep 12, 2024
Stocks Tumble After Weak Jobs Report Spooks Investors Stock market decline after jobs report halts shift from Big Tech to smaller stocks. Top News · Aug 2, 2024
Kiplinger · May 28, 2024 Are Stocks in a Bubble? A look at recent stock market performance and if it indicates we are in a bubble.
WEKU · Feb 9, 2024 Optimism about the U.S. economy sends stocks to a new record The S&P 500 index hit 5,000 for the first time ever, propelled by Wall Street's optimism the Federal Reserve is going to cut interest rates.
Kiplinger · Aug 1, 2023 A New Bull Market Became Official in June, But It Looks a Little Wobbly Stock market gains in a new bull market are promising, but financial experts predict a few stumbling blocks could bring down higher stock prices.
Kiplinger · Apr 24, 2023 Why It's Prime Time for Small-Company Stocks Small-company stocks are cheap, and profits are rising.
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022 US futures point to a bear market; here’s what that means Wall Street looks like it will open the week with more losses, with the S&P 500 falling to a level that market observers consider to be a so-called bear market
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022 Wall Street recession fears ramp up as S&P 500 tumbles The S&P 500 dropped 2.4% in the first chance for investors to trade after getting the weekend to reflect on the stunning news that inflation is getting worse, not better
WEKU · Jun 13, 2022 Stocks sink, sending the S&P 500 to a bear market Stocks fell sharply on Monday after a stronger-than-expected inflation report spooked investors. The S&P 500 entered a bear market once again after briefly dipping into one last month.
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022 US investors see a bear market; here’s what that means Wall Street looks like it will open the week with more losses, with the S&P 500 falling to a level that market observers consider to be a so-called bear market
Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2022 Bear market could be on the horizon — what that means What’s a bear market? And other things you should know about where the economy might be heading.
Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2022 Survey: Pros say these investments are among the top hedges in battle against high inflation Most experts in a recent Bankrate survey say that stocks are a better investment option than bonds for overcoming high levels of inflation. Bankrate’s First-Quarter Market Mavens survey found varied opinions on the sustainability of current inflation levels, but there was general agreement about the best investment to beat it:…
Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2022 Survey: Market analysts see stocks jumping more than 11% over the coming year It may have been a rough start to 2022, but top market watchers still expect stocks to climb over the coming year, according to a Bankrate survey. The First-Quarter Market Mavens survey reveals that analysts anticipate the S&P 500 will rise more than 11 percent over the next 12 months.…