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Survey: 61% of experts see stock market underperforming over next 5 years
The devastating effects of the coronavirus won’t likely be in the rearview mirror anytime soon.
7 min read Sep 01, 2020 -
We’re in a recession — will the stock market ever act like it?
With the market awash with cash, stocks are rising regardless of the fundamentals.
5 min read Jul 28, 2022 -
Morgan Stanley snaps up E-Trade in a play for Main Street investors
Here’s what customers can expect if the deal goes through.
2 min read Feb 20, 2020 -
Aramco IPO: The unusual risks investors face with this trillion dollar oil giant
Even in what is expected to be the all-time largest IPO, casual investors should take caution.
5 min read Feb 22, 2023 -
With commission-free trading nearly everywhere, here’s what investors should demand now
The next battle lines for brokers have been drawn.
7 min read Oct 22, 2019 -
In the race to zero-fee broker commissions, here’s who the big winner is
But should all investors cheer the changes?
6 min read Sep 01, 2022 -
Survey: Real estate is back as Americans’ favorite long-term investment
The results are in and here’s where Americans prefer to invest their money.
4 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
Warren Buffett says to avoid these two types of hot investments
Here’s what Buffett and Charlie Munger had to say about IPOs, crypto and Alphabet.
4 min read Mar 02, 2022 -
Here’s what Lyft’s dismal debut might mean for Uber’s IPO
Coming off Lyft’s shaky IPO, what will Uber’s debut look like?
5 min read Feb 22, 2023 -
Cost-conscious investor? Charles Schwab, Fidelity add hundreds of commission-free ETFs
Investors can benefit from lower costs and an increased choice of funds.
2 min read Dec 15, 2021 -
Slack’s offbeat IPO: 4 things to watch out for
This isn’t your typical IPO and that means more risk for investors.
5 min read Mar 03, 2022 -
Investors optimistic about 2019 despite uncertainty about Trump administration
The experts in Bankrate’s Market Mavens survey expect to see double-digit growth in stocks.
3 min read Oct 21, 2019 -
Here’s what top investment professionals say will be the biggest drivers for financial markets this year
We asked leading financial analysts for their takes.
3 min read Jan 25, 2019 -
Millennials prefer cash over stocks — and it could cost them millions
Americans overall favor stocks, but millennials prefer cash. See what else our survey found.
4 min read Sep 21, 2022 -
Fame & Fortune: Capt. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger
The "miracle on the Hudson" made the airline captain a hero and inspiration overnight.
3 min read Feb 05, 2021 -
Which presidents brought the best stock market performance?
See how stocks performed under presidents since 1900. Who led during the best years?
1 min read Mar 03, 2022 -
Real estate is top investing choice, with stocks only tied for third, survey finds
We found people still seem leery of stocks and prefer to put their money in property.
4 min read Apr 27, 2022 -
Millennials slow to start investing in stock market, Bankrate survey finds
A Bankrate survey finds young adults are largely staying out of the stock market.
3 min read Feb 05, 2021 -
IRA worth millions a tax problem?
A few people have giant IRAs worth millions. Should the government intervene?
4 min read Oct 22, 2019 -
Survey reveals Americans’ top investment choice: Real estate
Investing tastes are changing. Americans’ top choice has shifted in a surprising way.
3 min read Mar 04, 2022
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