Five S&P 500 Stocks With the Most Downside Risk
The stock market is in the midst of a pull back. Formal definitions of bear market markets require waiting for major market averages to decline by
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RESEARCH & ANALYSISA New Worry for Stock Market investors: Home Prices
Traders like to say things aren’t a problem until they are. In other words, higher interest rates aren’t a problem for the stock market
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This Group of Stocks Could Help Income Investors Ride Out a Bear Market
As stocks sold off, almost all stocks declined. That is truly the way prices move in a sell off and almost all stocks should be expected
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Khashoggi’s Impact on Investments
One of the tragic stories in the news the past few weeks has been about the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi who disappeared after entering the Saudi
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Another Reason to Prepare for the Bear Market
Stocks in the U. S. have been volatile lately and volatility implies an unusually large amount of downside risk. That fact alone has made some traders
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What the Fed Could Mean For Your Portfolio
When minutes from the September meeting of the Federal Reserve were released this week, traders received confirmation that the Fed is likely to continue raising interest
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This Is Why Headlines Can Be Hazardous to Your Wealth
Investors have a simple goal. They want to make money. They can do this by finding stocks that go up and avoiding stocks that go down.
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Here’s How to Invest in Stocks as Interest Rates Rise
Interest rates can cause stock market crashes and they can also contribute to extended bear markets in stocks. The problem for equity investors is that higher
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Elon Musk Might Be Wrong About Short Sellers
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is unhappy with short sellers. At least some of his actions seem to be aimed at individuals and fund managers who sold
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This Is the News That Could Doom the Stock Market and the Economy
The Wall Street Journal headline was scary enough even before investors thought about what it could mean. Mortgage Rates Fast Approaching 5%, a Fresh Blow to
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Trading the Best Few Months for Retailers
This is the time of year when retailers tend to deliver strong results. And, this year, retailers are in the news. One problem for the industry
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Here’s What the Smart Money in Commodities Is Doing
Commodities markets tend to be different than the stock market. Some of the participants in the commodities markets are seeking a way to buy or sell
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