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Why stock-trading apps like Robinhood plus social media are a potent brew for investors
People tend to take riskier bets when their peers are watching. Read More
The price-to-earnings ratio is flawed as a stock market indicator. This is how to make it more accurate
The P/E ratio is volatile, reducing its ability to forecast the stock market’s long-term returns. Read More
The retirement treadmill
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Ethereum, the No. 2 behind bitcoin, fights off challengers that offer cheaper and faster blockchains
Ethereum, known for its “smart” contracts, is bested in security, scalability and energy consumption. Read More
Amazon’s stock looks tired. Consider buying shares of these five fast-growing e-commerce plays instead
Amazon started the internet-retail revolution. Five other companies, including Sea and Coupang, are taking it further. Read More
Don’t fall into a REIT value trap — these 20 stocks score highest on quality
As shares of real estate investment trusts have soared, investors need to target quality companies. Read More
This chart combination is bullish for the stock market
The S&P 500 trend is still upward, and the trend of the VIX chart is still downward. Read More
Investing pioneer Charles Ellis says you’re just about guaranteed to get top returns in the stock market using this method
Despite big changes in the stock market over the past 50 years, indexing is still the only sure way to get superior returns, he says. Read More
Here’s the one time when it’s OK for you to fall in love with a stock
Companies within a ‘circle of fondness’ fit your values and tastes. Read More
Why the S&P 500 could be poised for a 5% drop — or even more this summer
Monday’s market rout may be in the rearview mirror already. But it still serves as a good reminder that, yes, stocks can stumble when they trade near record territory, particularly in late summer months. Read More
How to hang on to your money when stocks are sliding
Find the equity exposure level you can live with through a bear market. Read More
10 software stocks with sales expected to increase up to 174% through 2023
Sales-growth leaders in the software industry are expected to include DocuSign, Zoom and Salesforce.com. Read More
Why a bond rally could drive the 10-year Treasury yield lower still, even as inflation expectations become unmoored
The once-popular reflation trade is giving way to different dynamic, as investors head for long-end government bonds and sell off stocks. Read More
22 stocks, including Carnival and Zoom, that are down 30% or more from 52-week highs
Other stocks way off their highs include Baidu, Peloton and United Airlines. Read More
These 3 smart ESG investing tips can have a powerful impact on your portfolio and the planet
Values-focused investors now have extensive access to expertise, tools and resources. Read More
Mentions of ‘ESG’ and sustainability are being made on thousands of corporate earnings calls
Environmental, social and governance issues have been discussed on about a fifth of calls across the world, highlighting the importance of sustainability. Read More
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. Read More
ESG bond funds now manage 600% more in assets than three years ago
The debt world is going big-time into the boom in finance with a focus on better environment, social and governance outcomes, according to a new Goldman Sachs report. Read More
How to minimize taxes on your investments
Understanding how Uncle Sam taxes your investment gains is the first step to making sure those taxes stay as low as possible. Here’s what you need to know. Read More