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Bonds that can thrive despite higher global inflation and interest rates
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You check your stock portfolio dozens of times a day. Is that a problem?
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14 U.S. states now give the rich this big tax break — and the only loser is Uncle Sam
These money and investing stories, popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week, can help you stay on the trail when the financial markets’ summer storms make the path muddy and slow for even the heartiest investors.
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Expect a 10% or worse correction in U.S. stocks by mid-August, says this forecaster with a proven track record
Market breadth hasn't been this poor since October 2018 and the start of a 20%-plus decline.
Expect a 10% or worse correction in U.S. stocks by mid-August, says this forecaster with a proven track record
Fearing a stock market crash? These are two strategies for surviving them
Research highlights the use of bonds and options to mitigate a decline in the stock market.
Fearing a stock market crash? These are two strategies for surviving them
If you think stocks and housing are in a bubble, check out bonds
From a long-term perspective, bonds now are even more vulnerable than stocks to a big decline.
If you think stocks and housing are in a bubble, check out bonds
Bonds that can thrive despite higher global inflation and interest rates
Not all countries’ bonds will suffer even if global inflation heats up
Bonds that can thrive despite higher global inflation and interest rates
What happened the last time the economy emerged from a pandemic?
A historical perspective on whether inflation’s spike is temporary
What happened the last time the economy emerged from a pandemic?
ESG funds are lagging the S&P 500 — why that’s good news if you own them
ESG is subject to the same fundamental market forces that affect all other mainstream, long-term holdings.
ESG funds are lagging the S&P 500 — why that’s good news if you own them
Euro 2020 soccer final moved stock prices in Italy and England because sports make us irrational investors
Additional evidence from Spotify shows how mood influences investment decisions.
Euro 2020 soccer final moved stock prices in Italy and England because sports make us irrational investors
You check your stock portfolio dozens of times a day. Is that a problem?
Some investors obsess over the market and concerned financial advisers bring perspective.
You check your stock portfolio dozens of times a day. Is that a problem?
14 U.S. states now give the rich this big tax break — and the only loser is Uncle Sam
More states may allow some high-income business owners to get around the $10,000 limit on federal deductions for state and local taxes.
14 U.S. states now give the rich this big tax break — and the only loser is Uncle Sam
Here’s the recipe for a ‘perfect business’ — and a tasty stock
Start with a strong corporate culture and add directors and managers who know how to lead.
Here’s the recipe for a ‘perfect business’ — and a tasty stock
How Robinhood transformed retail trading
The brokerage app Robinhood has transformed retail trading. How the brokerage rose amid a series of legal investigations and regulatory challenges as it looks forward to its IPO.
How Robinhood transformed retail trading
How to invest without paying taxes
Generally, the government taxes your investments, but in certain types of accounts taxes can be bypassed - or significantly reduced. Here’s what to know about tax-advantaged accounts and how they can work for you.
How to invest without paying taxes
