Since 1928, the S&P 500 Index has only fallen for two straight years on four occasions: The Great Depression, World War II, the 1970s oil crisis and the bursting of the dot-com bubble at the start of this century.
Following a strong November, active funds were on pace to have their best year versus their benchmarks since 2017, with 45% outperforming, according to Bank of America.
ESG investing is not just for the 'woke.' We all have values that drive our decisions in life, influencing everything from the food we eat to the relationships we establish.
The SEC’s proposal to overhaul how transactions are conducted reads like the invention of lawyers and economists who can’t see the easy fix that exists right before their eyes.
Advisors and analysts look back on their best and worst calls, with ideas on ways retail investors should position themselves heading for the new year.