Month: July 2022

The stock market just turned in a dreadful first half of the year. The S&P 500 fell more than 20%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slid almost 30%. Not surprisingly, with the indexes themselves down that badly, some individual stocks are getting absolutely clobbered. Many S&P 500 stocks fell at least 40%, with a fair
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A dividend-paying stock can be a good investment during a bear market. Investing in dividend stocks is an excellent way to increase your income and grow your wealth, as you are paid not just on the initial investment but also on any future earnings. Investors favor companies with high dividend yields and low price-earnings ratios
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U.S. stocks on Wednesday were attempting to build on a big and broad Tuesday bounce, but skeptics aren’t yet convinced the move is more than a bear-market rally. Tuesday’s rally was “undoubtedly impressive, especially following a sharp reversal lower the previous day,” said Kevin Dempter, a technical analyst at Renaissance Macro, in a Wednesday note.
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Dividends were how people traditionally got their money out on investments. The obsession with capital gains is relatively recent. It’s not the only way for management to give you money. Stock buybacks have become even-more popular than dividends in recent years. Buybacks support the price of a stock, they’re not taxed, and they help management
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Investing isn’t for the faint of heart at this time, with inflation rates near 40-year highs and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates aggressively. The U.S. is on the verge of a recession, while the S&P 500 entered bear market territory recently. Investors are re-evaluating their strategies and looking to avoid selling stocks in a
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What Is Financial Liquidity? Consider all of the assets you own. Some things you own such as your nicest shirt or food in your refrigerator might be able to sold quickly. Others such as a rare collectible coin or custom painting of your family may be a bit more difficult. The relative ease in which
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Hello and welcome to Financial Face-off, a MarketWatch column where we help you weigh financial decisions. Our columnist will give her verdict. Tell us whether you think she’s right in the comments. And please share your suggestions for future Financial Face-off columns.  The face-off  It’s tough out there for homebuyers. The median U.S. home price
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The stock market in 2022 has been volatile, and stocks are now officially in a bear market — which could be good news for long-term investors. Finding the best long-term stocks is about digging through stable companies with solid financial and business performance over time. These stocks may be volatile, as a broader stock market
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There once was a time when Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) inspired confidence among investors. Lately, though, BYND stock has only provided a lesson in what can happen when initial public offering (IPO) hype fades, and all that’s left is faulty fundamentals. This isn’t to suggest that the faux meat market is defunct. There can be a high-potential
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Landlords renting out a residential property (house, vacation cottage, apartment) for the first time may assume that their homeowners insurance will cover all the costs in the case of a natural disaster, accident or other damaging events. That’s a rookie mistake. Key Takeaways Homeowners insurance will not cover a dwelling that is not occupied by
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Investors with a small amount of funds to allocate to equities often look for stocks that have a relatively lower price. As an example, a diversified sub-portfolio of stocks under $10 can be created with limited funds. It’s also obvious that most of these stocks under $10 would be high-risk growth stocks. However, careful selection
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