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Warren Buffett Says This Investment -- Present in His Portfolio -- Always Wins Over Time. Here's What History Tells Us.
Warren Buffett Says This Investment -- Present in His Portfolio -- Always Wins Over Time. Here's What History Tells Us.

Warren Buffett believes that S&P 500 index funds are a winning investment over the long run, as they provide exposure to a diversified portfolio of the strongest companies. Historical data supports Buffett's view, showing the S&P 500 has consistently recovered and gained value despite short-term vol...

The Motley Fool

Sep 15, 2024

Fed Rate Cuts And S&P 500: The 'Why' Matters Most, Data Shows
Fed Rate Cuts And S&P 500: The 'Why' Matters Most, Data Shows

The performance of the S&P 500 following the Federal Reserve's rate cuts largely depends on whether the economy is in a recession or not. During recessions, the S&P 500 typically experiences declines, while during growth scares or normalization periods, the index rallies.

Piero Cingari

Sep 13, 2024

Is the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF a Millionaire Maker?
Is the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF a Millionaire Maker?

Equal-weighted indexes like the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF may outperform cap-weighted indexes like the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust as the economic backdrop eases and smaller companies catch up. The regular rebalancing of equal-weighted indexes can provide better balance and risk diversification.

James Brumley

Sep 13, 2024

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Set For Modest Gains As Investors Eye August Inflation Data And ECB Rate Decision
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Set For Modest Gains As Investors Eye August Inflation Data And ECB Rate Decision

U.S. stocks are set to open modestly higher as investors focus on the August producer price inflation report and the European Central Bank's interest rate decision. The market is weighing the stickiness of service price inflation against the softening job market, which could lead to a 25-basis-point...

Benzinga Editor

Sep 12, 2024

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