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Dow Hits New High Ahead of January Jobs Report: Stock Market Today
A weak reading on December retail sales was in focus ahead of Wednesday's delayed labor market data.
By Karee Venema
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How to Invest in Stocks as a Beginner: A Guide for 2026
Learning about the market and how to invest can be overwhelming for newcomers. Here's how to invest in stocks as a beginner.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
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Tied Up in a Concentrated Stock Position? How to Get Loose
If you've built significant wealth through stock in one company, deciding your next move may be petrifying. Use this decision-making framework to get unstuck.
By Zachary Ashburn, CFP®, EA, AFC®
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Tech Stocks Fuel Strong Start to the Week: Stock Market Today
The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average extended its run above 50,000 on Monday and there are plenty of catalysts to keep the 30-stock index climbing.
By Karee Venema
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The Best Large-Cap Stocks to Buy
Large-cap stocks are key additions to any well-rounded portfolio. Let's take a look at how to find the best ones for you.
By Kyle Woodley
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If You'd Put $1,000 into Intel Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Intel Intel stock has been red-hot in recent months, but the chipmaker has been a catastrophe for long-term investors.
By Dan Burrows
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How to Derisk Your Portfolio in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
Signs of a possible economic slowdown call for balanced derisking that locks in portfolio gains without sacrificing future upside. Here's a step-by-step guide.
By Isaac Morris
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40 Stocks That Could Rally 40% or More
Analysts say these S&P 500 stocks have at least 40% price upside over the next year or so.
By Dan Burrows
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Dow Adds 1,206 Points to Top 50,000: Stock Market Today
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also had strong finishes to a volatile week, with beaten-down tech stocks outperforming.
By Karee Venema
