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Tired market timers are just what stocks need to rally again
Be worried when timers are stubbornly bullish after a big downturn.MarketWatch - 3d -
A market in suspense
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These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can guide your money decisions
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Targeted marketing can be most effective for games | Gamesight
Gamesight's State of Performance Marketing Report 2024 offers insights into how game studios can use tailored marketing approaches.VentureBeat - 5d -
Active mutual funds struggle to beat large-cap stock benchmarks — again
Professional stock pickers in the mutual-fund industry had a tough time in 2024 beating indexes that passively track U.S. large-cap equities, according to BofA Global Research.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market in 2024: Report
The stock portfolios of more than two dozen lawmakers once again outperformed the market as bans on congressional stock trading stalled, according to a new report from the trading trackers at ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
These will be the most competitive housing markets in 2025, Zillow report predicts
The hottest housing markets this year are predicted to be on the East Coast, according to a new report.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
What Do Movie Producers Do, Anyway?
And why do they get the trophy for best picture at the Oscars?The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
The stock market rarely scores hat tricks. This strategist fears what’s next.
The S&P 500 has managed two consecutive 20%-plus years in a row, but that has rarely led to a third great year, says this strategist.MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
With all the movement on the first-base market, what's the outlook for Pete Alonso?
The former Met offers a nearly unrivaled combination of durability and power production, yet as the calendar flips to 2025, he remains unsigned.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 31
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Wells Fargo shares jump after earnings beat, strong 2025 guidance
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