Should you ever buy a stock index at a record high

Should you ever buy a stock index at a record high?

It feels so wrong, but investors (me included) needn’t worry so much

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Gold prices smash another record: What gold assets should you buy now?

As the price of gold surges, it's important to make educated decisions on which types of gold to invest in.

Gold prices are closing in on $2,800. Should you buy in now?

It could make sense to add gold to your portfolio now, even with the price at a record high. Here's why.

Jim Cramer explains why you should buy American Express on the dip

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday told investors why he thinks it's wise to buy shares of American Express.

Business - CNBC - October 22

What's the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2024)

The iPhone 16 range is here, along with Apple Intelligence. Here are all the details on Apple's current iPhone lineup to help find the right model for you.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Nvidia’s stock secures first record in four months as customers seem locked in

One analyst says customers are in a “prisoner’s dilemma” that will keep them spending, while another was encouraged by recent Nvidia commentary on the company’s “moat.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Yahya Sinwar: the ruthless architect of Hamas’s October 7 attack

Fugitive militant who spent decades in jail has been killed in Gaza

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Trump hawks merchandise as White House race enters final stretch

Republican candidate cashes in on fame to sell pieces of his suits, branded jewellery and footwear and his image

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI

Amazon and Google deals to deploy small modular reactors are latest step in sector’s revitalisation

Business - Financial Times - October 20

New chancellor, new rules

Plus, Trump’s row with Labour

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Stocks and gold are both at record highs. Only one will be right on inflation.

Gold’s gain is warning the stock market that higher inflation could return

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

The index fund cushion is an equal opportunity booster for stocks

S&P 500 index and ETF money is oblivious to stock valuations of any kind and ignorant to upgrades and downgrades.

Business - CNBC - October 20

We still have this lagging chipmaker on our buy list as the stock market pushes to more new highs

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - October 14

These 6 charts suggest investors should proceed with caution as S&P 500 hits 47th record high of 2024

Some say investors are growing too complacent as the bull market shows no signs of slowing down.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Gold's price soars past a record $2,700: Why you should invest right now

The price of gold has surpassed yet another price record. Here's why you shouldn't wait any longer to get invested.

Asian semiconductor stocks rise after shares of AI chip darling Nvidia hit a record high

Nvidia's gains in share price lifted its market value to top $3.4 trillion, unseating Microsoft as the second most valuable company on Wall Street.

Business - CNBC - October 15

We're raising our Morgan Stanley price target after a post-earnings stock surge to record highs

Morgan Stanley's third-quarter beat on the top and bottom lines, with strength seen across the board.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Tech stocks are nearing their first record high since July as dip-buyers get their wish

Information technology stocks have shaken off their summertime blues, even reclaiming the top spot on the stock market’s 2024 leaderboard.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Nvidia stock rises to new record, exceeding June high as AI trade is rekindled

Shares of Nvidia rose more than 3% on Thursday, briefly tapping a new intraday high of $140.89. It bested a previous record of $140.76, set June 20.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Gold’s record-breaking run comes as stocks hit fresh highs. Is it too late for investors?

Gold is on a tear, rising repeatedly to never-before-seen price levels this year — and its rally shows few signs of a slowdown anytime soon thanks to demand from central banks and falling real ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Why raising more cash is a smart portfolio move — even with stocks at record highs

The key to long-term success in the stock market is to avoid taking on more and more risk.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Nasdaq hits record high as tech stocks rebound from summer sell-off

Sharp turnaround from 15% slide as investors make ‘heads I win, tails you lose’ bet

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

‘Magicians get emotional about it’: should secrets of magic ever be revealed?

Study examining highly contested topic of ‘exposure’ looks at when it is acceptable to share tricks of the trade. For decades, possibly centuries, magicians have fretted and argued over if and when ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Investors should buy dividend futures, Goldman Sachs says

Goldman Sachs said dividend rates currently priced into the market are well below the rates expected by analysts.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

What consumers should know about buying used electric vehicles

Used EVs are some of the most budget friendly cars on the market. Consumer Reports expert Brian Vines breaks down the pros and cons of used electric vehicles, and what consumers should look for ...

Should we buy the preseason stretch 5? | The Big Number

On the very first episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh digs into the numbers with Dan Devine to find out if centers shooting 3s in the preseason will translate into the regular season and beyond.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Harris Sets Record for Biggest Fund-Raising Quarter Ever

Donald Trump is raising less money than he did during his run in 2020, building a far smaller campaign than Kamala Harris.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Mount Fuji still without snow in late October - longest wait in 130 years

Japan's highest mountain typically gets snow by early October, but there has been unusually warm weather this year.

The Stock Market Looks as Strong as Ever, but History Warns of a Bubble

Investors are on the brink of the worst decade of returns ever, according to Goldman Sachs.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Mortgage rates stay high, sapping home-buying demand

Mortgage applications fell 6.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

FirstFT: HSBC overhaul to divide businesses along east-west lines

Also in today’s newsletter, EY fires staff for ‘cheating’ and Mubadala Capital’s private equity push

World - Financial Times - October 22

Cocaine use fuels record high in drug deaths

The number of drug-poisoning deaths registered in England and Wales has hit the highest level since 1993.

Why you should invest in gold before November

Not sure if now is the right time to invest in gold? Here's why you should consider acting before November.

When should you open a gold IRA?

The best time to open a gold IRA depends on where you are in your investing journey. Here's what to consider.

A Couple Are Captivated by Nature. They Think You Should Be, Too.

They have cataloged natural life online and have developed board games and walking tours to help people deepen their knowledge of the world around them.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago

We're buying more of a stock that has gone on sale since reporting earnings

The purchase will increase the stock's weighting in our portfolio to 2.75% from 2.58%.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Dow Jones Futures: Nvidia In Buy Area; Why These Stocks Are Radioactive

The stock market is strong with Nvidia in a buy area ahead of Taiwan Semiconductor. Nuclear stocks are too hot to handle now.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Vistra’s stock has quadrupled in a year. Here’s why it’s not too late to buy.

Vistra’s stock is J.P. Morgan’s top pick among independent power producers, even though its shares have already rocketed more than fourfold over the past 12 months.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

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