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After a volatile morning, European stock markets are still in the red – but off their earlier lows – after steep losses in Asia-Pacific markets overnight.
The oil price is still trading over the $100 mark,
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Making Money panelists Michelle Girard and Chris Low break down the February Jobs report, the impact on the energy prices from the Middle East crisis and the outlook for the Fed.
The U.S. reversed a five-year decline in the Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom with its biggest annual increase in the index in over two decades,
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With the S&P going flat for nearly two quarters and recently slipping just north of 3% from its highs, the market certainly feels “toppy,” and the negative headlines predicting some sort of near-term pullback are starting to feel more realistic.
Before you buy into the fear,
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US stocks tumbled but trimmed some losses early Monday on hopes for an easing in the oil supply squeeze, after crude prices surged past the $100-a-barrel mark amid fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell 0.8% after futures plunged more than 1,000 points overnight.
Investing in mutual funds for retirement is never too late. And the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank can be an excellent tool for investors looking to invest in the best funds.
The best way to shortlist great mutual funds is to ensure solid performance, diversification, and low fees. Some are better than others,
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Shopping around for mortgage interest rates is integral to the purchase or refinancing process for borrowers. Unfortunately,
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What a difference a calendar year can make. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with outsize exposure to growth stocks crushed the S&P 500 over the past few years. But so far this year, it’s the sectors with heavy assets — such as energy and materials — that are producing the best gains.
Many mutual fund investors are worried about the valuations in the mid cap space. Mid cap stocks have witnessed a robust rally in the longer term. Investors made handsome returns on their investments in mid cap funds. That could explain why investors are anxious about their investments. What should investors do?
Before answering that question,
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If any investor has stood the test of time, it’s Warren Buffett, and with good reason. For 60 years, the “Oracle of Omaha” had a rock-star-like presence in the investing world, and his annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting drew thousands of loyal investors. They were stunned at last year’s meeting when Buffett announced he would step down as CEO of the investment giant at year’s end.
