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  Survey: 61% of experts see stock market underperforming over next 5 years

  The devastating effects of the coronavirus won’t likely be in the rearview mirror anytime soon.

  7 min read Jul 15, 2020
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  We’re in a recession — will the stock market ever act like it?

  With the market awash with cash, stocks are rising regardless of the fundamentals.

  5 min read Jun 25, 2020
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  Morgan Stanley snaps up E-Trade in a play for Main Street investors

  Here’s what customers can expect if the deal goes through.

  2 min read Feb 20, 2020
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  Aramco IPO: The unusual risks investors face with this trillion dollar oil giant

  Even in what is expected to be the all-time largest IPO, casual investors should take caution.

  5 min read Nov 15, 2019
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  With commission-free trading nearly everywhere, here’s what investors should demand now

  The next battle lines for brokers have been drawn.

  7 min read Oct 22, 2019
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  In the race to zero-fee broker commissions, here’s who the big winner is

  But should all investors cheer the changes?

  6 min read Oct 04, 2019
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  Survey: Real estate is back as Americans’ favorite long-term investment

  The results are in and here’s where Americans prefer to invest their money.

  4 min read Jul 17, 2019
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  Warren Buffett says to avoid these two types of hot investments

  Here’s what Buffett and Charlie Munger had to say about IPOs, crypto and Alphabet.

  4 min read May 06, 2019
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  Here’s what Lyft’s dismal debut might mean for Uber’s IPO

  Coming off Lyft’s shaky IPO, what will Uber’s debut look like?

  5 min read Apr 11, 2019
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  Cost-conscious investor? Charles Schwab, Fidelity add hundreds of commission-free ETFs

  Investors can benefit from lower costs and an increased choice of funds.

  2 min read Feb 15, 2019
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  Slack’s offbeat IPO: 4 things to watch out for

  This isn’t your typical IPO and that means more risk for investors.

  5 min read Feb 13, 2019
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  Investors optimistic about 2019 despite uncertainty about Trump administration

  The experts in Bankrate’s Market Mavens survey expect to see double-digit growth in stocks.

  3 min read Jan 28, 2019
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  Here’s what top investment professionals say will be the biggest drivers for financial markets this year

  We asked leading financial analysts for their takes.

  3 min read Jan 28, 2019
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  Millennials prefer cash over stocks — and it could cost them millions

  Americans overall favor stocks, but millennials prefer cash. See what else our survey found.

  4 min read Jul 25, 2018
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  Fame & Fortune: Capt. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger

  The "miracle on the Hudson" made the airline captain a hero and inspiration overnight.

  3 min read Mar 20, 2017
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  Which presidents brought the best stock market performance?

  See how stocks performed under presidents since 1900. Who led during the best years?

  1 min read Jan 17, 2017
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  Real estate is top investing choice, with stocks only tied for third, survey finds

  We found people still seem leery of stocks and prefer to put their money in property.

  4 min read Jul 19, 2016
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  Millennials slow to start investing in stock market, Bankrate survey finds

  A Bankrate survey finds young adults are largely staying out of the stock market.

  3 min read Jul 06, 2016
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  IRA worth millions a tax problem?

  A few people have giant IRAs worth millions. Should the government intervene?

  4 min read Jan 05, 2016
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  Survey reveals Americans’ top investment choice: Real estate

  Investing tastes are changing. Americans’ top choice has shifted in a surprising way.

  3 min read Jul 22, 2015