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It’s time to overweight small caps as ‘they’ve come very close to pricing in recession’: RBC Capital
Small caps performance over the past year has been consistent with an economy that’s in recession, says strategist at RBC Capital. Read More
Plan now when to get back into stocks
It will be too late if you wait until a new bull market is declared. Read More
The good news is that the stock market’s valuation has improved markedly. But there’s bad news too
Stocks simply haven’t gotten cheap enough to warrant a revival of a bull market. Read More
Yes, the S&P 500 is climbing, but this is not yet a bull market
Reduce but don’t abandon that “core” bearish position in the stock market. Read More
Get in front of these three stock market sectors before they blossom into mainstream darlings
Onshoring, outer space and biotech will be as popular as apps, streaming and crypto are today. Read More
This bond ETF has the potential to become the king of fixed income ETFs. Here’s why.
Fixed-income ETFs set to see continued growth, says top industry watcher. Read More
Don’t write an obituary for NFTs yet — you might use them to attend a sports game or be served court papers
The hype around non-fungible tokens has died down. Practical use cases are just getting going. Read More
The good news on inflation that everybody missed
Whether you’re an inflation skeptic or getting ready to see your wealth shrink amid grocery bills, one purchase can help you navigate bond-market uncertainty. Read More
Success breeds excess: Make sure you own stock in companies where employees are competitive, not complacent.
Caring about workers is healthy for a business. Satisfaction with the status quo is not. Read More
The bill for easy money is coming due: Prepare for low and volatile returns — and maybe the long-delayed financial market reckoning.
To prosper, investors now need a tightrope walker’s surefootedness and a wad of cash, writes Satyajit Das. Read More
Here’s why you should buy junk bonds now: a compelling dividend yield and the potential for big gains
Investors are too pessimistic about their prospects. Read More
Energy and commodity prices will stay elevated amid the energy transition, says Invesco’s investment chief for value stocks
Costly infrastructure needs to be built as the world turns from fossil fuels to renewables. Read More
Vanguard adds an ‘impact fund’ that targets social and environmental change
Impact funds like Vanguard Baillie Gifford Global Positive Impact Stock Fund are a form of ESG funds. Read More
This new ETF buys the commodities that will power our carbon-free future
The Harbor Energy Transition Strategy ETF owns commodities futures including copper and aluminum instead of equities. Read More
Why the bond market should be given the benefit of the doubt
Bonds may receive a welcome respite in coming months. Read More
‘We’re really glad you made all these mistakes.’ This financial planner uses his five near-bankruptcies to help clients manage risk.
Investing and other risky ventures have to be done with intentionality, awareness and education, says adviser Rick Kahler. Read More