Financial Markets Blog
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Index Funds and Bull/Bear Markets
Index funds are a type of investment fund that tracks a specific market index, such as the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones Industrial Average. These funds aim to replicate the performance of the index they track by holding the same stocks in the same proportions as the index itself. Here are some key points…
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4 Best Performing S&P 500 Stocks in 2024
As Q1 2024 comes to an end, lets take a look at the 4 best performing stocks so far. SMCI has benefitted greatly from being one of the newest additions to the S&P 500 index. Super Micro Computer annual revenue for 2023 was $7.123B, a 37.09% increase from 2022. Strong revenue growth has benefitted the stock price Nvidia…
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Paycheck to Paycheck World
I read an interesting article today that stated a majority of Americans could not afford a surprise expense of $1000 or more. I wouldn’t be surprised if the number was lower, say a $500 dollar surprise expense. Inflation has pushed living expenses to an almost unsustainable level for lower income earners. It really is a…
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Gas Prices by President
Let’s take a look at oil and gas prices by each president since the turn of the millennium. Oil and gas prices have a huge effect on the world economy, especially on the United States economy since most US citizens are reliant on personal vehicles for transportation. High oil and gas prices can have both…
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Understanding the Impact of the Fed’s Decision to Cut Interest Rates
In recent economic news, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) has made a significant decision to cut interest rates. This move has sparked discussions and debates among economists, investors, and the general public about its potential implications for various sectors of the economy. Let’s delve into what this decision means and how it might affect different…
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Santa Rally Is Coming to Town
Stocks have been enjoying some nice gains over the last three months. The major indexes have rallied with the Russell 2000 small cap index gaining over 16%. Right behind the Russell 2000 is the NASDAQ composite at a little over 15% gains in the last three months. Trailing are the Dow Jones and the S&P…
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