History says the stock market is likely to decline (perhaps sharply) in the years ahead.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.05%) has advanced nearly 80% over the last three years, but the stock market and bond market recently flashed warnings not seen since the dot-com era.
Analysts predict macroeconomic data, global events, & AI concerns will drive stock market next week. FII flows & US Fed policy in focus.
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Amazon has a ways to go to set a new all-time high.
Amazon (AMZN 0.39%) hasn’t been a great investment over the past year. Since 2026 began, its stock has declined by more than 5%.
While it was positive for 2025,
Social Security should only be one component of retirement income.
I’m not retired yet. However, planning for retirement should begin well before retirement, so I’m already getting ready for the day it comes.
Like many Americans, I intend for Social Security to provide part of my retirement income. But can Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) keep up with inflation?
Meta has focused on artificial intelligence in recent times.
Meta Platforms (META 1.48%) is one of the Magnificent Seven tech stocks that have led S&P 500 gains over the past few years. These players have many things in common, from well-established businesses and leadership in their markets to strong earnings track records.
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Rising bets on a June Fed rate cut bolstered demand for US BTC-spot ETFs, which saw $15.1 million in net inflows on February 13. While inflows were modest,
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You’ll often hear that to qualify for Social Security benefits in retirement, you need to work for a certain number of years and earn a certain amount of wages. But there’s another way to get Social Security, even if you never worked.
If your current or former spouse is entitled to Social Security in retirement,
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Markets are choppy in 2026, and many investors believe we could see a correction this year.
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Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood argues that Bitcoin is not only a hedge against inflation, but also a hedge against rapid deflation caused by technological acceleration.
Cathie Wood spoke with Anthony Pompliano at Bitcoin Investor Week to discuss a myriad of different economic topics. The focal point of their conversation,
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