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Weekly Wrap: Gold, Fast Fashion, and Floating-Rate Funds
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The Federal Reserve’s critics see what they wish to see.
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Burlington Stores and Goldman Sachs stocks are among those looking more attractive as the bear market drives names further into undervalued territory.
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Lower valuations, higher bond yields drive higher return expectations.
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Low-cost Vanguard Growth ETF focuses on the largest and highest-growth companies in the United States.
The Index Inclusion Effect Isn't Cause for Concern
The once-powerful benchmark bump has dissipated over time.
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We think this trio of ETFs from Vanguard, iShares, and State Street should provide a smoother ride long term than the broader foreign stock market.
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Google’s dominance in search is unmatched, and YouTube should boost the top and bottom lines, says Morningstar’s analyst.
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Executives say the economy is in good shape despite rising fears about recession.
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Workers are often subject to the same glide path despite differences in salary and expected retirement age.
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