Stocks

The latest data shows inflation is continuing to cool. Which investments could benefit from the slowdown, and which ones could get burned?

As the economy improved, investors favored different products — ones that matched the complexity of the moment.

Are special purpose acquisition companies the wave of the future, or a waste of space? The experts weigh in.

In today's interconnected economy, is there any way to hedge your bets? The experts weigh in.

A young New Yorker has invested in both American and international index funds. How much should he put into each?

Even though there's not a way to predict who might face the next wave of layoffs, advisors can help clients prepare their finances.

A new Morningstar report says that tax benefits outstrip the appeal of creating and owning a bespoke basket of stocks.

Congress is gearing up for another debt war, and the collateral damage could include Social Security, Medicare and the stock market.

Despite a down 2022, these funds were the best over the last decade.

Some household-name retailers got slammed. They weren't the only ones.

Stocks and bonds may start moving in opposite directions this year, after both tumbling and challenging the validity of the 60/40 portfolio.

There are some signs of relief that may set up savers for higher future returns, particularly in the bond market.

A new Morningstar report says seniors can safely withdraw up to 3.8% of their nest eggs in their first year of retirement — up from 3.3% last year.

As interest rates rose and stocks fell over the summer, Americans saw their wealth decline.

As basic necessities get more expensive, some Americans are treating stocks as a luxury they can't afford.

Good news awaits investors once the Fed gets rising consumer prices under control.

Research shows that the classic allocation reached its most expensive level in almost five decades during the COVID-19 rally. The situation has reversed in 2022.

Returning cash to shareholders stops companies from doing stupid things with their money. The new 1% levy could open the door to more buyback taxes, and more foolish spending by companies.