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What influences stock prices?

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

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.

What is tax-loss harvesting?

Score a tax break on a poor investment to help offset other taxable gains.

What is the Schedule D tax form?

Sold an investment? The IRS wants a Schedule D.

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Take advantage of a market downturn by increasing your stock market investments.

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