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Dow Set to Open Higher After Friday's Gains
Stock index futures suggest that the Dow Jones and S&P 500 will open firmly higher this morning after the Dow posted the year's second-biggest closing gain on Friday.When a Higher Unemployment Rate Isn't Necessarily Bad
Here's why stocks shot up on Friday after hearing that the unemployment rate increased.The Top 3 Stocks on the Dow This Week
Pfizer, Verizon, and Coca-Cola topped a wild week on Wall Street.What You Must Know About These Key Stock-Index Changes
The Russell indexes are about to rebalance. Watch for possible volatility ahead.Why You Should Buy Index Funds, Not Mutual Funds
Learn about one of the many reason to avoid mutual funds and stick with a simple index fund.Buy Index Funds, Not Mutual Funds: Expenses
Learn about one of the many reasons to avoid mutual funds and stick with a simple index fund.Markets Surge Higher After Jobs Report
After a slightly better than expected jobs report, investors went all in on stocks and the markets rose higher.
IRS issues, shifting demand trends, and pending share dilution pummel today’s worst stocks.
Good News: Volatility Is Making a Comeback
Normal markets are volatileThe S&P 500's 5 Most Loved Stocks
Investors would be wise not to bet against these five companies in the S&P 500.