Investments
Discover a variety of investment options that best fit your financial goals, including stocks, bonds, and ETFs.
Surprise Jobs Drop Lifts Stocks as Hike Odds Fall
July jobs growth declined by 23,000, missing expectations for a rise of 86,000, while the unemployment rate was 4.1%. Major indexes initially held on to small gains.
The Way You Make Me Feel: Sentiment's Message
Investors remain cautious despite bullish positioning, as rotations curb speculation while record margin debt and high equity allocations raise longer-term risks.
Spot and Stick to Trends with ADX and RSI
Used together, the Average Directional Index and Relative Strength Index can help traders assess a stock's trend, how strong it is, and whether it may be overbought or oversold.
Basics of Single-Stock ETFs: Leveraged and Inverse
Single-stock ETFs offer leveraged or inverse exposure to a single company. These funds pose unique risks and aren't for everyone. Here are a few basics.
Navigating the Global Earnings Boom
The global earnings boom may support stocks, but concentration risks remain. Investors should consider diversifying beyond a narrow group of AI beneficiaries.
Great Moderation Era: Drift(ing) Away
The Great Moderation has given way to a more volatile era, where inflation shocks and market dispersion favor flexibility and diversification.
What Is Deflation? Definition, Causes, Examples
Deflation is a broad drop in prices that can slow consumer spending, hurt corporate profits, and reduce economic growth. Learn what causes it and how it can impact markets.
What Is Inflation? How It Works and Why It Matters
Inflation is a broad rise in the prices of goods and services over time that reduces purchasing power. Learn what causes it, how it's measured, and why it matters to investors.
What Is Stagflation? Causes, Examples, and Impact
Stagflation is a mix of high inflation, weak economic growth, and rising unemployment. Learn what causes it, how it affects markets, and what it can mean for investors.