The S&P 500 Just Reached a Milestone for the 17th Time in 75 Years — and It's Correctly Forecast What's Next for Stocks 100% of the Time
This landmark occasion for Wall Street’s benchmark index has historically had investors seeing green.
Though the stock market is an undeniable wealth-creating machine over long periods, it can occasionally turn into a roller-coaster ride for investors over shorter timelines.
On Feb. 19, the benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.43%) peaked at a close of 6,144.
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How I Would Invest $25k If Starting Over
The big killer to any portfolio is too much exposure to a single stock that plummets. It’s the type of thing that looks oh-so-obvious in hindsight because it’s clear after the fact that you bought into a story, not fundamentals.
There have been lots of “stories” in recent years:
- Credit cards will be disrupted by the buy-now-pay-later model
- FICO is being disrupted by new,
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Market Commentary: Time To Buy This 9.12% Yield Stock?
It’s rare to find a stock offering a 9%+ yield that doesn’t have some murkiness under the hood, but is Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) that diamond in the rough?
We investigate whether this REIT that specializes in leasing healthcare facilities, a segment that has been traditionally regarded as recession-resistant, is worthy of a portfolio spot now.
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