These money and investing tips can protect you if the bears take a swipe at this stock market rally

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These small-cap stocks will lead the market if the rally has legs

Small- and mid-cap stocks tend to outperform in a bull market as investors desire riskier assets. Read More

These stocks may outpace the S&P 500 if inflation continues to slow

Small-cap stocks tend to outperform large-caps in declining-inflation environments. Read More

This dividend-paying ETF is beating the stock market this year — and its manager expects the ‘euphoria’ recently seen in stocks won’t last

In this week’s ETF Wrap, you’ll get a look at how Austin Graff, a former PIMCO portfolio manager, is beating the stock market with the TrueShares Low Volatility Equity Income ETF. Read More

The Nasdaq’s 20% gain doesn’t mean we’re in a new bull market

Explosive rallies are actually more common in bear markets. Read More

We’re in a bear-market rally and you can expect the June 2022 lows to be broken

Investors must face their emerging depression about stocks and go through the acceptance stage. Read More

Stocks may have been rallying, but the bear market isn’t over for two reasons

Investors’ pivot from bearish to bullish was too sudden. Read More

The bullish evidence for this stock market is accelerating

Here’s what to watch in the S&P 500 now. Read More

Sensible stock investors put their money on a company’s real profits — not Wall Street’s false prophets

People are enchanted by charismatic personalities — some who peddle advice, some who run companies. Read More

10 defensive stocks that can also provide you with growth and dividends over the long term

Professional money managers have a strong preference for one stock sector in particular, along with cash dividends. Read More

A higher dividend yield isn’t always better

Long-term investors should focus on companies whose dividends are most likely to grow Read More

Inflation hits each of us differently. Your age, budget and spending priorities affect how you handle rising prices.

Investment advisers can help you calculate your personal inflation rate. Read More

Hear from Ray Dalio at the Best New Ideas in Money Festival on Sept. 21 and Sept. 22 in New York. The hedge-fund pioneer has strong views on where the economy is headed.

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