In this year-end special edition of Market Watch, we take a look back at 2024 and how it lined up with the forecasts we made.

It's not typical for the S&P 500 to generate 20% gains in a single year. Yet the index is on pace to do it for a second ...

The S&P 500 Is About to Do Something It's Only Done Twice in the Last 50 Years. History Says This Is What Happens Next.

At a time when the American consumer's resiliency has been questioned amid signs of a slowing economy, Walmart Inc. has ...

Here are three Vanguard ETFs suited for different types of investors. Consider buying and holding them indefinitely; they would make a strong foundation for any long-term portfolio. You can buy a ...

If you're looking for a passive income pick that can truly be hands-off for decades, though, the Vanguard Dividend ...

S&P 500 on track for another year of 20%-plus returns. The benchmark index has produced total returns (including dividends) ...

With a 0.6% year-to-date decline, the sector tracking companies that produce or manufacture metals, chemical products and construction materials has underperformed the S&P 500's SPX 24% advance by the ...

If you fall into that category, then there may be an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that could be a more appealing option for you ...

From inflation to the fixed income tug of war to whether the market will continue to rely on the 'Magnificent 7' for ...

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 added 1.1% on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, as signs of decelerating inflation provided some reassurance ...

The S&P 500 jumped after a November inflation reading helped ease worries. A partial government shutdown, analysts said, wouldn’t have a lasting economic impact.