LPL Research: Keys to Stock Market Gains in 2025
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
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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’
Investors have enjoyed a strong stock market over the past two years. The market rally started right around the time of the launch of ChatGPT in
Markets may have delivered a Santa Claus rally this week, but the prior week’s sharp selloff may have spooked investors. Investors were disappointed by the
With the calendar flipping to 2025 this week, investors should be reflecting on what’s likely in the year ahead. Following two strong years in the
2024 has been a massive year for bitcoin. The start of the year saw the creation of nearly a dozen ETFs that buy and hold bitcoin
Stocks often fall in and out of favor with the market all the time. Chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA) has been the market’s darling stock for the
Markets are ending 2024 on a strong note following substantial gains. While most investors are focused on capital gains, many companies continue to grow their dividend
Although the Federal Reserve has been cutting interest rates, the facts are buried beneath the headline. The Fed only sets short-term interest rates for lenders.