3 Mistakes to Avoid if the Stock Market Crashes in 2025
In the two-year period between 2023 and the end of last year, the S&P 500 (^GSPC -2.70%) rocketed 53.2% higher while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -4.00%) surged a mind-numbing 84.5%. So heading into 2025,
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Read MoreStock market implodes as Trump tariffs and recession nightmares spook investors
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Many investors thought President Donald Trump would prioritize tax cuts and deregulation over imposing tariffs.
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Read MoreHow To Calculate Dividend Yield
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Dividend yield shows how much a company pays out in dividends relative to its stock price. Dividend yield lets you evaluate which companies pay more in dividends per dollar you invest,
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Read MoreWatch These Tesla Price Levels as Stock Plunges to Pre-Election Levels
Key Takeaways
- Tesla shares fell more than 15% on Monday to lead S&P 500 decliners, closing below their Election Day level for the first time.
- The stock soared in the wake of Donald Trump’s election amid expectations that CEO Elon Musk’s close relationship with the president would benefit the EV maker.
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Read MoreAre we in a recession? How to tell where the US economy is headed in 2025
- A recession is a significant decline in economic activity that can last months or even years.
- With recent stock declines, Wall Street and American consumers are fearing a recession in 2025.
- You can protect your money from a recession by building an emergency fund and diversifying your portfolio.
Whispers of a possible recession are growing louder on Wall Street — but don’t panic just yet.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Market Commentary: S&P 500 4,200 Next?
Last Friday a crack in the markets occurred in the final 30 minutes of trading. Although the session had largely been positive as volatility was crushed early on, selling accelerated into the close. It’s always an ominous sign for the markets when the close heading into the weekend is weak.
A closer look at the long-term trend reveals where the ceiling for the market lies.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
1 Growth Stock Hiking Dividends Again
A growth stock that pays a dividend may be the holy grail of investing because you get both the upswing in share price and the buffer of a steady payout when times get rocky.
Finding that unicorn is easier said than done because a lot of companies fall into one category or the other but not both.
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