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The stock market's stomach-churning roller coaster will keep running, but unlike last year's flat finish, Wall Street experts anticipate stocks will end 2012 on a high note, with the S&P 500 up by 7%.
At this time last year, maybe you thought the economy would be a bit more gracious by now. No such luck. But as we reflect on the year that was, here are six financial lessons that 2011 taught us all.
Talk about volatility: Since Oct. 1, there has been only one trading day where the market hasn't swung by at least 1% between its low and high points. This sort of market leads many investors to make big mistakes, but we have some time-tested tactics that will help you avoid the pitfalls.
The 4 Emotional Traps That Are Really Making Americans Miserable
12:30PM 10/26/2011
Americans are unhappy. Consumer confidence is at lowest level in over 2 years, and the "misery index" is at a 28-year high. But there's a lot more to our distress than the numbers. The real source of our current unhappiness lies in a set of deeper emotional triggers -- triggers that we can change.
Is Safe Investing Possible? How to Manage Market Volatility
7:00AM 10/20/2011
With all the volatility in the stock market today, some individual investors are wondering if they should be more active with a portion of their portfolio, or back away from equities entirely. But if you bail out of stocks, where can you find decent returns? DailyFinance's Laura Rowley talks with Stuart Ritter, financial planner with T. Rowe Price.
Eight Stocks to Put on Your Bargain-Price Wish List
11:00AM 9/28/2011
Investing, Hewlett-Packard, Exxon Mobil, Bank of America, Wal-Mart Stores, Stock Picks, 3M, Investing Basics, DuPont, Investment
Who says volatility is all bad? The fearfully stumbling stock market means that some excellent stocks are trading at or near fire sale prices. For investors with the patience to wait for the right moment, here are eight companies to keep an eye on -- or to snap up right now.
Should You Gamble on Less Active Stocks?
12:00PM 5/17/2011
Investing, General Electric , Microsoft, AT&T, Bank of America, Costco, Investing Basics, Market News
Street Directory recently made the argument that if investors want some degree of price stability, they should buy stocks which have heavy daily trading volumes. But what if an investor prefers the potential of sharp moves up or down that comes with a stock whose normal daily volume is modest?
This 'Fear Trade' Could Bring You 87% Gains
7:00AM 4/27/2011
Economy, Investing, Investing Basics, Market News, Investment
Fear is in the air on Wall Street. Unemployment is high, housing sales are sluggish and the dollar is weak. Now, to add insult to injury, Standard & Poor's has lowered its U.S. debt outlook to negative, putting the nation's AAA credit rating at risk. Fortunately, smart traders can benefit from these worries.
Does Lower Volatility Signal a Market Correction? Not Necessarily
12:00PM 1/20/2011
Columns, Investing, Investing Basics, Market News, Streetwise, Investment
The CBOE's Volatility Index, known as the VIX, has been trending lower, which many analysts consider a sign that stocks are due for a fall. But another argument says it's all relative, and in today's environment a lower VIX may suggest a continuing rally.
T. Rowe Price: Volatility in 2011 Could Be Good for Your Portfolio
1:00PM 12/03/2010
As 2010 draws to a close, it looks like 2011 is likely to be another wild year for the stock market. Fear not: Here are some tips from T. Rowe Price portfolio managers on how careful investors can take advantage of drops and rebounds in the coming year.
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