BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, just made big news when it acquired private-market data company Preqin. Long term, the goal is to deliver a robust new revenue stream in the private-equity space and boosting BlackRock stock. The acquisition could help BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) continue its dominance in the asset management… Continue reading If You Invested $5K in BlackRock Stock 10 Years Ago, How Much Would You Have Now?

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BlackRock’s (NYSE:BLK) acquisition of a private-market data provider earlier this week could transform how people invest in the private markets. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with $10.5 trillion in assets under management, acquired London-based Preqin, a firm that provides data and analytics on private markets for institutional investors. Private-market… Continue reading BlackRock Acquisition of Preqin: What It Could Mean for Investors

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Our summary of the standout stocks in the first half of 2024, with large cap and tech stocks flourishing in particular The first half of 2024 saw the market exceed the expectations of most Wall Street analysts. Through July 2, the S&P 500 is up 15.3% while the Nasdaq has… Continue reading The Best Performing Stocks in H1 2024

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Three stock picks that could be worth a bet in July based on standout performance last month June was an excellent month for the stock market as all of the major U.S. indexes posted positive returns. Corporate earnings remained strong, and while the Fed did not act on interest rates,… Continue reading The Top 3 Stocks to Buy in July

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Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock surged some 9% higher on Tuesday as news of better-than-expected production and deliveries halted its recent downward trend. The news, stemming from the release of Tesla’s much-anticipated production and deliveries report for the second quarter, sent the automaker’s stock up over $230 per share in Tuesday trading.… Continue reading Tesla Stock Surges 9% in Single Day – Is it a Buy?

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You’d be hard-pressed to find a company that has had a better run lately than NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA). Last year, NVIDIA stock was one of the best performers on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100, returning 239%. That dominance has continued in 2024 as it is up another 177% year… Continue reading If You Invested $5K in NVIDIA Stock 10 Years Ago, How Much Would You Have Now?

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One of the best ways to amass wealth and build a retirement nest egg is to start investing early, even if it is with a small amount of capital. Gen Z investing trends follow this logic, according to a new survey from Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW). Schwab’s 2024 Schwab Modern Wealth… Continue reading Gen Z Investing: This Age Group Buys Stocks Earlier Than Older Generations

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The generation that came of age in the 1990s and were dubbed “slackers” in the age of Nirvana are now staring retirement right in the face. The oldest members of Generation X — born between 1965 and 1980 — are turning 59 this year, which means they can start withdrawing… Continue reading Gen X Retirement: Are They Ready for This Approaching Milestone?

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Two surveys gauging investor sentiment have been released within the last seven days, and both revealed a bullish outlook for the stock market. Of course, it makes sense that the bulls would be out in force after an 18-month stretch that saw all of the major market indexes reach all-time… Continue reading Optimism or Irrational Exuberance? Why Investors Are Bullish

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Estimates about how much the average person will need to save for retirement are all over the place, and for the most part, they are rising with inflation. In this article, we discuss an easy retirement calculation — plus, a simple rule to help guide you. Reasons You May Need to… Continue reading Here’s An Easy Way to Calculate How Much You’ll Need to Retire

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