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Opinion: These charts show the stock market giving investors a lot to like — for now — as the S&P 500 nears 7,000

January 15, 2026
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Published: Jan. 15, 2026 at 4:34 p.m. ET Stock-market internal indicators are improving, so the overall picture…

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This mix of stocks and bonds delivered double-digit gains last year — yet too many investors dismiss it

January 15, 2026
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Why we should sing the praises of the tried-and-true 60/40 stocks-bonds portfolio.

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Investors flocking to gold for safety may be making a big mistake, Goldman says

January 13, 2026
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Gold’s surge over the past 12 months hasn’t kept investors from seeking exposure to it in…

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Aerospace, defense stocks surge after Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion military spending budget — but are investors too optimistic?

January 8, 2026
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Christine Idzelis Christine Idzelis is a markets reporter at MarketWatch and is based in New York.

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Retirement investors should beware our volatile ‘Marie Antoinette’ market

January 2, 2026
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Volatility is not the typical retirement investor’s friend.

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Stocks need to find their footing fast if investors hope to keep the bears away

January 2, 2026
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Bullish technical indicators are breaking down.

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These 5 charts define the wild year in global financial markets in 2025

December 31, 2025
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For investors worldwide, 2025 was anything but boring: It was great for metals, surprisingly bad for…

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Opinion: Wall Street is starting 2026 with echoes of 2000’s dot-com woes

December 31, 2025
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Brett Arends is an award-winning financial writer with many years experience writing about markets, economics and…

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Why silver’s surge relative to oil should be a warning sign for investors

December 30, 2025
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The price relationship between silver and oil has entered uncharted territory after the precious metal’s massive…

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Opinion: This winning fund manager spills 4 secrets about smart ways to buy non-U.S. stocks

December 29, 2025
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Published: Dec. 29, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET David Herro has 40 years of investing under his…