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These ETFs make investing easy — even if you’re broke

5 stock and bond investments that cost you almost nothing to own.
These ETFs make investing easy — even if you’re broke

Either the Dow Transports or the Baltic Dry index isn’t telling the truth

These two key economic gauges are sending conflicting messages about the stock market, writes Mark Hulbert.
Either the Dow Transports or the Baltic Dry index isn’t telling the truth

This stock-market canary has keeled over

Russell 2000 index, high-yield bond underperformance is warning that something is wrong with liquidity.
This stock-market canary has keeled over

These S&P 500 sectors show this bull market has more to run

Sectors that typically lag prior to market tops are holding up well, writes Mark Hulbert.
These S&P 500 sectors show this bull market has more to run

Legendary bond investor: When trade war escalates, stay away from this corner of the market

Bond investor Dan Fuss says a potential escalation of the trade war could pressure corners of U.S. financial markets marked by excessive leverage.
Legendary bond investor: When trade war escalates, stay away from this corner of the market

Would financial literacy help to prevent poverty in retirement?

The latest recommendation from the federal government’s ‘Financial Literacy and Education Commission’.
Would financial literacy help to prevent poverty in retirement?

How to boost the sustainability of your bond portfolio

Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) investing started in equities but has recently migrated to fixed-income investing, adding sustainability elements into a traditional credit analysis. Here’s what you need to know.
How to boost the sustainability of your bond portfolio

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