As the stock market’s bull run reaches a record length, we recall that it was born amid the panic of 2008-09.
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A Record Bull Market, Born Amid Panic
Tag Archives: S&P 500
Short-Term Turbulence Doesn’t Mean There’s A Long-Term Problem
The S&P 500 is down 5.2% from its all-time high last month. Should you be concerned?
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Is It A Bubble If Everyone Sees It?
Bubbles usually arrive when hardly anyone sees them coming. For stocks, that is not currently the case.
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The Forgettable Crash of 1966
Some market crashes are painful memories, but others have been happily forgettable.
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Staying Aboard The Gravy Train
Thinking about getting out of the market following last year’s big run-up? Take a look back and think again.
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Rediscovering Stocks At The Wrong Time
A lot of people are venturing into the stock market as it nears record highs. It’s bad timing, but don’t let that stop you.
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Lack Of Timing Is Everything
Nobody can consistently time the stock market, but too many people insist on trying. How is your portfolio doing?
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Dividends: An Old Idea Comes Back Into Fashion
How do you produce income for ever-lengthening retirements? Own shares in companies that earn profits and pay dividends.
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Summer Panic, Winter Rally: Nothing’s Changed But The Season
Last summer the stock market panicked. This winter it rallied – yet not much has really changed. Why timing does not work.
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Don’t Overreact To Good News
The stock market has recovered all of last fall’s losses. Don’t panic, but don’t get too excited either.
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