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Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, was one of the standout winners of 2024. Bitcoin rose over 120%, beating the major market indices as well as assets like
Investors have many ways to think about the market. Most investors follow modern portfolio theory (MPT). First developed in the 1950s, MPT looks at the market
Of the thousands of companies trading today, just 145 companies in the United States have a history of being a dividend champion. Those are companies that
With the start of a new year, it’s a good time to rebalance an investment portfolio. And look for companies that are undervalued by the
The decade is nearing its halfway point. And what a wild ride it’s been. First, 2020 kicked off with the pandemic, leading to one of
One of the surprising trends of the past few months is the fact that interest rates have been trending higher. While the Federal Reserve has cut
The Federal Reserve is best known for its decisions on short-term interest rates, known as the federal funds rate. However, the central bank has several
The stock market had a banner year in 2024. The S&P 500 rose over 20%, and for the second consecutive year. Gold and silver
Several economic indicators have soured in recent months, hidden behind the stock market’s strong returns. Consumers are starting to struggle, as seen by rising credit
The end of one year and the start of another leads to many predictions. However, a look at investment predictions reveals that predictions don’t tend
The Federal Reserve shifted its stance in December, leading to some slight market turmoil. The central bank will slow its pace of interest rate cuts in
After peaking at over $108,000, bitcoin prices pulled back to the low $90 range. That’s a drop closing in on 15%. For bitcoin, that’