Don’t miss these top money and investing features:
- Don’t be a sitting duck when this stock market rally fades — here’s what to do now
- Inflation Is here and hotter than it looks. Why it’s time to worry
- Why Jeremy Siegel says stocks can ‘more than compensate’ even if inflation rises
- To all those who say bitcoin is the new gold: You haven’t lived long enough
- How to invest in an IPO
These money and investing stories, popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week, focus on helping you make sense of the recent spike in U.S. inflation. Understand how rising prices can affect your investment portfolio, and taking appropriate steps now to respond, can prevent unpleasant surprises later.
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Why any stock market rally right now will be quick
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Don’t be a sitting duck when this stock market rally fades — here’s what to do now
6 tips for a stronger, all-weather investment portfolio.
Don’t be a sitting duck when this stock market rally fades — here’s what to do now
Inflation Is here and hotter than it looks. Why it’s time to worry
For business owners and consumers on the ground, official inflation data and policy makers’ commentary are an alternate reality.
Inflation Is here and hotter than it looks. Why it’s time to worry
What does inflation mean for the stock market?
Inflation is supposed to be a positive for stocks — but investors are spooked now.
What does inflation mean for the stock market?
How retirees should respond to this week’s inflation news
The CPI’s increase over the last 12 months is the highest in 13 years
How retirees should respond to this week’s inflation news
Why Jeremy Siegel says stocks can ‘more than compensate’ even if inflation rises by 20% over next 2 to 3 years
No appeal to bonds or cash assets, ‘they’re the worst,’ Wharton professor says.
Why Jeremy Siegel says stocks can ‘more than compensate’ even if inflation rises by 20% over next 2 to 3 years
Wall Street’s ‘Big Lie’: Performance claims that are increasingly straining credulity
So you think it's easy to multiply your money 10 times?
Wall Street’s ‘Big Lie’: Performance claims that are increasingly straining credulity
To all those who say bitcoin is the new gold: You haven’t lived long enough
Bitcoin hasn’t yet really been tested.
To all those who say bitcoin is the new gold: You haven’t lived long enough
These are the 30 value stocks that top investment newsletters like best right now
Value strategy is in its ninth month of beating growth.
These are the 30 value stocks that top investment newsletters like best right now
Bill Ackman: Crypto has ‘no intrinsic value’
The hedge-fund manager says that cryptocurrency is a fascinating technology but says he wouldn’t feel comfortable investing heavily himself.
Bill Ackman: Crypto has ‘no intrinsic value’
Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio talks about Robinhood and market bubbles
The hedge fund founder says the trading app is a net positive and explains what type of investing bubble we’re in.
Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio talks about Robinhood and market bubbles
Here’s how to navigate the real estate market’s new normal
The pandemic changed the real estate market for sellers and buyers alike. Here’s what to know and how to take advantage of it.
Here’s how to navigate the real estate market’s new normal
How to invest in an IPO
There has been a boom in new IPOs this year, which has created a lot of opportunities for investors. These opportunities also come with great risk. Here’s what you need to know.
How to invest in an IPO