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The Stock Market Is Good, Bad and Ugly, Often in Quick Succession

The market’s best days frequently occur in the midst of misery, our columnist says, so don’t bother trying to figure out where stocks are heading.

Is the U.S. Riskier Than Emerging Markets?

While the U.S. stock market has rebounded, the combination of the Trump tariffs, a volatile dollar and an erratic bond market has begun to shake…

The Danger of a Stock Market Melt-Up

Traders have repeatedly shrugged off President Trump’s disruptive tariff wars and fiscal policy, pushing U.S. stock prices back into expensive territory, our columnist says.

A Solid Report Card for the Markets, Despite Shock and Worry

While the Trump administration has engaged in continual disruptions, most investors have prospered.

How Long-term Compounding Multiplies the Awesome Power of the Stock Market

Time is the secret ingredient of investing, a market veteran says. Over many decades, diversified stock index funds have produced extraordinary results.

The Markets Are Balancing on a Knife’s Edge

The world has been anything but peaceful, but you wouldn’t know that from looking at the markets.

There’s a Good Chance Crypto Is Spreading in Your Retirement Account

Bitcoin and other digital assets are quietly growing in many nest eggs, with the encouragement of the Trump administration. Hidden risks are mounting, our columnist…

The Rich Compensation for Being the C.E.O.

The chief executives at Palantir, which scoops up data for the government, and Veeva Systems, a cloud-computing company, topped two lists of the highest-paid C.E.O.s.

We Are Witnessing the Bond Market’s Power to Intimidate

Gaping budget deficits, on-again-off-again tariff wars and now, soaring bond yields. No wonder the markets are jumpy, our columnist says.

Tax Cuts Now Could Lead to Rising Rates Later. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.

The swelling budget deficit makes future tax increases likely, our columnist says, even if taxes are going down now. Hedge your bets with a concept…