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Politics shouldn't keep your portfolio up at night

Many so-called Trump trades, sold as obvious as soon as exit polls made his victory clear, have moved the opposite way.

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3 savings strategies that aren't as restrictive as a 'low-buy year' but just as effective

More people are doing the 'low-buy year' challenge, which focuses on reducing non-essential expenses. If you find a low-buy year daunting, t

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7 Steps to Building a Smart, High-Performing Team

Here's the ultimate guide to structuring, training and retaining a winning team.

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Don’t Freak Out About Empathic Chatbots. Learn From Them.

Can computers actually help strengthen human relationships? The secret to behaving compassionately is avoiding some common human mistakes.

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How to Storm the Court Without Costing Your School $500,000

Schools are trying to teach basketball fans restraint to avoid big fines when the crowd storms the court. It’s a work in progress.

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Fidelity: The Number of 401(k) Millionaires Soars 27%

Americans’ retirement accounts benefited from steady market appreciation and higher contribution rates last year, according to a new Fidelit

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Trump Is Cutting Back on Clean Energy. It Can Still Power Next-Gen Portfolios.

Despite recent performance woes and renewed policy hurdles, clean energy remains an attractive investment for long-term investors.

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A journey through the hyper-political world of microchips

From the raw materials required to the machines that make them, every part of the chip supply chain is fiercely contested in the global race

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Barron's Daily: Trump Tariffs and Tech Troubles Are Hitting Markets. Why This Slump Feels Different and 5 Other Things to Know Today.

A briefing on what you need to know for markets in the days ahead, including exclusive commentary from Barron's and MarketWatch writers.

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Market Month: February 2025

Wall Street saw stocks tumble mostly lower in February after posting strong returns in January. Investors worried about the economic impact

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Is buying a franchise a good way to get into business?

Though far from simple, franchising can be a good way for you to own a business.