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Tips for investors when stock markets get wonky
With the recent extremes and an investor’s natural bias to loss aversion, our U.S. stock markets have become downright wonky. A financial adviser lays out a plan of action to keep it all in check.
3 months ago -
The 3 biggest risks to stocks in 2019
Investors have some reasons for optimism in 2019 — yet political turmoil, rising protectionism, a hawkish Fed and slowing earnings and economic growth have sent shivers down investors’ spines.
4 months ago -
What is a bear market? Everything you need to know about the current economic volatility
Given all that see-sawing of the U.S. stock markets in December, how’s a non-finance person to make sense of it all? Here are some simple question and answers
4 months ago -
Trump: ‘I do’ have confidence Treasury Secretary Mnuchin
Trump expressed displeasure with the Fed after Mnuchin tweeted that Powell’s job was safe.
4 months ago -
Japan stocks plunge, other Asia markets fall after US losses
Trump’s Monday morning tweet heightened fears about the economy being destabilized by a president who wants control over the Fed. Its board members are nominated by the president, but they make decisions independently of the White House.
4 months ago -
Will stocks rise in 2019? Maybe, but it’ll be stressful
No matter which way the stock market goes in 2019 — and Wall Street has ample arguments for either direction — expect it to be another gut-wrenching ride.
4 months ago -
Asian shares mostly lower despite US markets rally
Strong results from major companies including Microsoft, Visa and Comcast are sending U.S. stocks higher Thursday morning as the market found its footing after three weeks of steep declines.
6 months ago -
Losses on Wall Street ripple through Asia; stocks slump
Investors are wary of possible further U.S. interest rate hikes. That will raise the cost of corporate borrowing and could drag on economic growth.
7 months ago -
Tooth Fairy couldn’t keep up with the markets last year
A December 2017 poll shows the tooth fairy’s payout decreased by 11 percent from 2016, while the S&P 500 saw a total return last year of 18 percent.
1 year ago -
Tooth Fairy follows the stock market
A survey of parents finds the Tooth Fairy is more generous in good times, and less so when stocks pull back.
3 years ago -
Dividend investing still works in a rising rate environment
Take heart, income investors: An increase in interest rates doesn’t mean dividend investing is over. Market experts say buyers need focus on quality instead of blindly buying the highest-yielding vehicle.
3 years ago -
Analyst: ‘A very violent shakeout’ for U.S. stocks
WASHINGTON — U.S. stocks plunged when trading opened on Monday, dropping more than 1,000 points following a similarly huge drop in Chinese stocks. But by 11:15 a.m., they’d rebounded somewhat, down only about 400 points.…
4 years ago -
CBS analyst to investors: Stay calm in face of Monday plunge
WASHINGTON — The market plunge that began on Friday and is continuing into Monday could easily tempt an investor to panic. But CBS news business analyst Jill Schlesinger tells WTOP that panic is exactly what…
4 years ago -
What to do when the stock market drops 1,800 points
WASHINGTON — The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) – usually what we refer to when we say the stock market – has seen double-digit percentage gains every year since 2010. So would it surprise anyone…
4 years ago -
401K balances spike despite economic recovery troubles
The economic recovery may be slow, but 401K
balances are at a 12-year high. The average
account balance has jumped to nearly $76,000.6 years ago
