Why gold is a better bet than stocks for 2025

Sentiment readings currently don’t suggest a major top is near.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 hours ago

Why you should invest in gold before 2025

There are a few big reasons to put some money into gold before the new year, experts say.

It’s not just election betting: Why one expert thinks prediction markets will become bigger than stocks

Event contracts give markets a way to price in an uncertain future, says Interactive Brokers founder Thomas Peterffy.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Why Trump’s Chances Are Better Than They Look

For many undecided voters, the inflation issue isn’t going away.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

‘Two-stocks’ are better than one? Repacking ‘pair trades'

How two-stock ETFs could transform pair trading for investors.

Business - CNBC - November 9

Why home equity loans are better than refinancing right now

There's a compelling argument to be made for using a home equity loan over a refinance loan right now. Here's why.

Why it’s way easier to call US elections than pick stocks

Even so, I’m yearning to have a go if only to amuse my readers

World - Financial Times - November 8

Why no more than 60% of your retirement money belongs in stocks

Bonds have kept pace with stocks throughout U.S. market history.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Breaking down the grind-it-out Chiefs offense, and why it's better than you think

Don't underestimate Kansas City -- even if it isn't lighting up the scoreboard

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Snyder's Soapbox: On 'good' and 'bad' fan bases and why no MLB team's bleachers are better than the others

No, your favorite team doesn't have a fan base that is better or worse than others

Sports - CBS Sports - 15 hours ago

Gold vs. silver: Which is better for your portfolio?

Both gold and silver can help you maintain a diversified portfolio, and both have seen impressive gains recently.

‘This election season has worn me out’: I love this country, but I’m no better off financially than I was 10 years ago. Why vote?

“I’m in my mid-40s, female, single, and working a nine-to-five job.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Why investing in the market’s dogs can pay off more than today’s hot stock

How a contrarian bet vs. a sure thing can make you more money.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Why ‘Trump trades’ and ‘Harris trades’ could be just regular stock-market bets

Here’s what the S&P 500 sectors are really saying about their presidential election preference.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Gold vs. silver investing: Which is better when interest rates are cut?

Both can be smart investments right now, experts say, but one option could make more sense for your portfolio.

Gold vs. oil: Which commodity offers better returns?

Both gold and oil can offer solid returns, in different times and ways. Here's what investors should know now.

An Appreciation: Fernando Valenzuela and Fernandomania

Fernando Valenzuela, who died on Tuesday at age 63, was a teenage phenomenon from Mexico who remade the Dodgers’ fan base and put his country on the baseball map.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 24

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