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Sage of Omaha

May 5, 2024 | If you had invested $1,000 in the S&P 500 in 1965 when Warren Buffett started at Berkshire Hathaway, you would have about $300,000 today.

May Day?

May 3, 2024 | The Wall Street adage "sell in May and go away" — popularized by the Stock Trader's Almanac — has long been a staple strategy among investors.

May 1, 2024 | Novo Nordisk isn’t merely a pharmaceutical giant — the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy is now Europe’s most valuable company. And lately, its home country, Denmark, has been hooked on that success.

Just Wait For It

April 29, 2024 | Markets are evolving at a blistering pace, and the stock market is no different. A big chunk of stock market activity is now concentrated in the final 10 minutes of the trading day.

Staying Curious

April 28, 2024 | Today, we're chatting with our very own Patrick Donley, a host of Millennial Investing. All this, and more, in just 5 minutes to read.

Sweet Spot

April 26, 2024 | Strong earnings from big tech giants Alphabet and Microsoft buoyed markets higher Friday. Here’s what you need to know.

Hitting the Brakes

April 24, 2024 | The world’s most-valuable automaker saw its first-quarter profit plunge to its lowest level since 2021. But shares rose Wednesday following news that CEO Elon Musk said it would bring new, more affordable models to market sooner than planned.