News, strategies and analysis covering the US stock market.
Interest-rate decisions, FOMC statements and the Fed's balance sheet ripple through every corner of Wall Street. Learn exactly how monetary policy drives stock prices and how to position your portfolio.
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Investing a fixed amount on a regular schedule removes the stress of timing the market. Here's how dollar-cost averaging works, what the research says, and how to set it up step by step.
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The annual 10-K filed with the SEC is the most complete, honest picture of a US public company. Here's a section-by-section guide to what to read, what to skip and the red flags professionals look for.
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Dividend stocks pay you to own them. Learn how dividends work, which metrics separate safe payers from risky ones, and how to build a growing stream of passive income from US stocks.
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Four times a year, America's public companies report their results and stocks can jump or plunge in minutes. Learn how earnings season works, why "good" results can send a stock lower and which numbers truly matter.
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Growth investors chase fast-expanding companies; value investors hunt for bargains. Understand the philosophy, metrics, history and risks of both styles — and how to combine them in a US stock portfolio.
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The price-to-earnings ratio is the most quoted valuation metric on Wall Street — and one of the most misunderstood. Learn how to calculate it, interpret it correctly and avoid the traps that catch beginners.
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Exchange-traded funds let you own hundreds of US companies in a single trade, with low fees and full transparency. Here's how ETFs work, what to look for, and how to build a simple ETF portfolio.
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