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  The Dow vs. Nasdaq vs. S&P 500: What’s the difference?

  The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 are all market indexes, not stock exchanges.

  4 min read Apr 09, 2025
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  What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

  These companies make up the popular Dow Jones Industrial Average.

  3 min read Apr 09, 2025
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  What is the S&P 500?

  When people ask “how the market did today,” they’re often referring specifically to the S&P 500.

  4 min read Apr 09, 2025
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  Trump’s 90-day tariff ‘pause’ leads to wild reversal in markets — should investors stay on guard?

  While positive news about tariffs is welcome, investors need to play the long game.

  3 min read Apr 09, 2025
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  Which investment account should I use?

  Experts weigh in on the best accounts to use for different financial goals.

  11 min read Apr 09, 2025
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  Best online brokers for buying and selling cryptocurrency

  These brokers can help you if you’re looking to buy crypto or trade their futures.

  7 min read Apr 09, 2025
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  These 10 ‘boring’ stocks have been big winners

  These “boring” stocks have seen major long-term gains.

  3 min read Apr 09, 2025
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  How to deduct stock losses from your taxes

  Here are the ground rules for what the IRS will allow you to do with capital losses when filing your taxes.

  7 min read Apr 09, 2025
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  Turning to gold? Here’s how to avoid capital gains on gold

  Gold, like other investments, is subject to capital gains when sold for a profit.

  6 min read Apr 09, 2025
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  Magnificent 7 got you down? These are China’s largest tech companies

  These are the 10 biggest publicly traded Chinese tech companies.

  3 min read Apr 09, 2025
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  Trillion-dollar companies: 7 most valuable mega-cap stocks

  These are the largest publicly traded companies and members of the trillion-dollar club.

  3 min read Apr 09, 2025
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  This time is different: Why T. Rowe Price says your defensive strategies may need a shakeup

  Traditional defensive sectors may not provide the same ballast as they have in the past.

  3 min read Apr 09, 2025
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  How to find unclaimed money: 5 free ways to track down your lost or forgotten assets

  About 1 in 7 Americans has unclaimed money, and more than $4 billion is returned annually.

  4 min read Apr 08, 2025
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  Buying the dip: Is this a good strategy when markets are falling?

  A dip in the market can be used to add to positions in companies that are poised for long-term success.

  5 min read Apr 08, 2025
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  What causes stock prices to change? 6 things that drive stocks higher and lower

  Want to know what influences stock prices? Let’s take a look at the key drivers.

  5 min read Apr 08, 2025
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  SEC Rule 144: Definition and impacts

  Learn more about this SEC rule.

  4 min read Apr 08, 2025
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  5 ways to invest in farmland

  Some investors think investing in farmland is recession proof. Here’s how to get started.

  4 min read Apr 08, 2025
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  What is the time value of money?

  The time value of money concept is all about how money is worth more now than in the future because of its potential growth and earning power.

  5 min read Apr 08, 2025
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  The world’s 10 richest people: The wealthiest have $100 billion or more

  Here are the world’s 10 richest people and some of their key investments.

  4 min read Apr 08, 2025
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  How to invest in the Magnificent 7 stocks

  The Magnificent 7 stocks have rewarded investors. Here’s how to buy them.

  4 min read Apr 08, 2025