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Hedge Funds' 25 Top Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Now
Hedge Funds' 25 Top Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Now
What is the "smart money" up to lately? We explore the 25 most popular blue-chip stocks among the hedge fund crowd.
March 9, 2021
The 21 Best Stocks to Buy for 2021
The 21 Best Stocks to Buy for 2021
Call it a comeback. Many of the best stocks to buy for 2021 are heavily tied to economic recovery prospects as the world fights back against COVID-19.
March 1, 2021
All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In
All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is made up of 30 blue chips that are tops in their industries. But some Dow Jones stocks are better opportunities tha…
February 24, 2021
20 Best Stocks to Buy for the Joe Biden Presidency
20 Best Stocks to Buy for the Joe Biden Presidency
Joe Biden has been sworn in as America's 46th president. These are 20 of the best stocks to own under the new administration.
January 20, 2021
13 Best Vanguard Funds for the Next Bull Market
13 Best Vanguard Funds for the Next Bull Market
Optimistic that the bounce since March is indeed the start of the next bull market? Here are the 13 best Vanguard funds to help you make the most of i…
January 7, 2021
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13 Best Stocks to Buy If President Donald Trump Wins Re-Election
13 Best Stocks to Buy If President Donald Trump Wins Re-Election
The 2020 election likely will be a pivot point for several areas of the market. Here are 13 of the best stocks to own should President Donald Trump wi…
October 29, 2020
13 Best Stocks to Buy If Joe Biden Wins the Presidency
13 Best Stocks to Buy If Joe Biden Wins the Presidency
If Joe Biden emerges from the Nov. 3 election victorious, these 13 picks could be some of the best stocks to own under the new administration.
October 27, 2020
10 Best Stocks to Buy If President Donald Trump Wins Re-Election
10 Best Stocks to Buy If President Donald Trump Wins Re-Election
The 2020 election likely will be a pivot point for several areas of the market. Here are some of the best stocks to own should President Donald Trump …
September 29, 2020
10 Best Stocks to Buy If Joe Biden Wins the Presidency
10 Best Stocks to Buy If Joe Biden Wins the Presidency
If Joe Biden emerges from the Nov. 3 election victorious, these 10 picks could be some of the best stocks to own under the new administration.
September 29, 2020
Dow Stocks: The Pros' Third-Quarter Rankings
Dow Stocks: The Pros' Third-Quarter Rankings
The Dow Jones Industrial Average just shook things up, adding three new blue-chip members. Here are the analysts' rankings of all 30 Dow stocks.
September 3, 2020
All 30 Dow Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In
All 30 Dow Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is made up of 30 blue chips that are tops in their industries. But some Dow stocks are better opportunities than othe…
September 3, 2020
Dow Boots Exxon, Pfizer, Raytheon in Major Shakeup
Dow Boots Exxon, Pfizer, Raytheon in Major Shakeup
The Dow Jones Industrial Average will replace three of its components, including its longest-serving member, at the end of August.
August 25, 2020
20 Best Stocks to Buy for the New Bull Market
20 Best Stocks to Buy for the New Bull Market
The U.S. is officially in a bull market, but economic weakness persists. The best stocks to buy now must have acutely positioned businesses and be abl…
August 21, 2020
19 Top Stocks for a Weak U.S. Dollar
19 Top Stocks for a Weak U.S. Dollar
A weak dollar can prop up the financial results of U.S. multinationals that do a brisk overseas business. These are 19 of the top stocks for a struggl…
August 10, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/31/20: Big Tech Roars, Everyone Else Snores
Stock Market Today 7/31/20: Big Tech Roars, Everyone Else Snores
Blowout earnings from Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN) and Facebook (FB) led another charge by the Nasdaq on Friday.
July 31, 2020
Apple’s Stock Split Could Dampen the Dow
Apple’s Stock Split Could Dampen the Dow
iPhone maker Apple (AAPL), currently the most important stock in the blue-chip average, will see its influence decline substantially after a 4-for-1 s…
July 31, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/30/20: Stocks Grind Through a Deluge of News
Stock Market Today 7/30/20: Stocks Grind Through a Deluge of News
The U.S. suffers its worst GDP drop in history, jobless claims rise and a host of other headlines converged to send the market to mixed results Thursd…
July 30, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/29/20: Big Tech Gets Grilled; Stocks Keep Cooking
Stock Market Today 7/29/20: Big Tech Gets Grilled; Stocks Keep Cooking
Big Tech stocks pushed higher Wednesday as their CEOs were questioned on Capital Hill, and Kodak's (KODK) incredible ascent continued.
July 29, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/28/20: Stocks Slip on Blue-Chip Earnings Reports
Stock Market Today 7/28/20: Stocks Slip on Blue-Chip Earnings Reports
3M (MMM) and McDonald's (MCD) were among a number of high-profile stocks that helped the market lower on an earnings-stuffed Tuesday.
July 28, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/27/20: Technology Sizzles, But Gold Steals the Show
Stock Market Today 7/27/20: Technology Sizzles, But Gold Steals the Show
The Nasdaq had a big Monday on the back of mega-cap tech and chip stocks, but gold's new highs were the talk of Wall Street.
July 27, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/23/20: Tech Stocks Take a Tumble
Stock Market Today 7/23/20: Tech Stocks Take a Tumble
An increase in weekly jobless benefits applications and profit-taking in tech stocks sent the major indices to steep declines Thursday.
July 24, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/24/20: China Concerns, Stalling Stimulus Muddy Markets
Stock Market Today 7/24/20: China Concerns, Stalling Stimulus Muddy Markets
Beijing orders U.S. consulate closed and GOP senators go home without a stimulus proposal, fueling investor doubts Friday.
July 24, 2020
Closing Bell 7/22/20: Dow Edges Higher Despite Growing Rift With China
Closing Bell 7/22/20: Dow Edges Higher Despite Growing Rift With China
The Dow and other major indices eked out gains Wednesday despite new wrinkles in U.S.-China relations; Tesla (TSLA) surges in after-hours action.
July 22, 2020
Closing Bell 7/21/20: Energy Stocks Take a Turn in the Spotlight
Closing Bell 7/21/20: Energy Stocks Take a Turn in the Spotlight
Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (XOM) led a big Tuesday for energy stocks and other cyclical sectors, and lifted the Dow to modest gains.
July 21, 2020
Closing Bell 7/20/20: Amazon.com Goes Gonzo, Nasdaq Sets New High
Closing Bell 7/20/20: Amazon.com Goes Gonzo, Nasdaq Sets New High
Amazon.com (AMZN) and Tesla (TSLA) sprinted to large gains Monday, launching the Nasdaq to fresh highs and putting the S&P 500 above breakeven for 202…
July 20, 2020