The rise in gold prices thus far in 2024 is attracting the attention of new investors as it is already rivaling the best yearly returns the precious metal has seen in the last couple of decades. Before jumping on the gold train, investors should consider some of the...
All the exuberance swirling around artificial intelligence (AI) technology is reminiscent of the dot-com bubble a quarter century ago. The AI hype has driven the stock market to new highs over the last year, largely on the backs of the Magnificent Seven stocks—Apple,...
Here’s the short answer: The stock market doesn’t care about elections, nor should investors. It happens every four years like clockwork. Investors agonize over the coming presidential election and worry about its impact on the markets and their...
We live in a different world than we did just a decade or so ago. Instead of taking a few hours out of your day to go grocery shopping, you can now have them delivered in the same amount of time. With just a few clicks, you can book your entire vacation online. When...
A volatile stock market can cause investors’ anxiety levels to rise. That unease is particularly acute among those near or in retirement who fear they may not have enough time before the market recovers. That could be understandable if their investment time horizon...
Last year’s stock market performance was not what anyone would have wanted, but it was to be expected. For those keeping score, it was the largest yearly decline since 2008. That could be catastrophic for someone who initially invested in January 2022 with just...
