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Why a tax on share buybacks could actually boost stock prices

Companies often use capital to repurchase overpriced shares, which hits earnings. Read More

How the new and higher taxes that Biden and Congress are pushing would hurt stock investors and consumers

Companies pass tax increases on to customers, while a capital-gains tax hike penalizes long-term shareholders. Read More

These stock trading signs can tell you when the market is overbought or oversold

Reviewing RSI and MACD in light of recent U.S. market weakness. Read More

Put a ‘collar’ on your stocks to protect yourself from a market correction

An options strategy using what’s called a collar can give you downside protection for a small price. Read More

The most accurate stock market predictor was released this week. The next 10 years don’t look good

A Federal Reserve report showed Americans have a high allocation to equities, which is a contrarian indicator suggesting weak returns are ahead. Read More

Market analysts can’t agree on where stocks are going next. So double-check the data before you buy or sell

Expectations and hunches don’t belong in a smart investment strategy. Read More

In 2017 I wrote that U.S. stocks were not overpriced. That’s still true.

Why the 10-year outlook for stocks is much more attractive than for bonds. Read More

When the stock market pulls back, keep buying — especially these five companies

Sentiment has gotten too bearish. Consider shares of Microsoft, ConocoPhillips and Yum China. Read More

‘Buy the dip’ is a horrible stock-market strategy — and these charts prove it

Market dips, especially larger dips, are rare. Read More

What asset is the perfect inflation hedge?

The answer depends on what exactly you mean by ‘inflation hedge’ Read More

This is why this super-successful growth investor no longer owns Tesla shares

Dennis Lynch, head of Counterpoint Global, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, points to unit economics. Read More

Nancy Davis wants to be the ‘Vanguard of convexity,’ as she rolls out a new low-cost fixed-income ETF

Every week we highlight the most timely exchange-traded fund news, from new launches to inflows and performance. Read More

These stocks are in bear-market territory, but Wall Street expects them to soar as much as 68%

More than 100 large-cap stocks are at least 20% below their 52-week highs. But analysts love Micron Technology, Activision Blizzard and JD.com, among others. Read More

3 dividend-paying stocks rated ‘A’ for safety

The last thing an investor wants is a company that’s cutting its dividend. Read More

Engine No. 1 says its new representation on ExxonMobil’s board has already scored a win

Exxon has scaled back new long-term production targets, Engine No. 1’s CEO says. Read More

Solar power and water shortages may define our future but that doesn’t make them good investments

Financial advisers offer tips on smart ESG investing strategies. Read More

3 questions to ask your financial adviser if you are serious about sustainable investing

“If they’re just picking a fund by its name, anybody can do that.” Read More