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“Buy the dip.” It’s become a tried-and-true tactic on Wall Street, an approach equity investors could rely on since the financial crisis as stocks have climbed for the better part of nine years. But some say that’s no longer the viable strategy it once was as the market environment shifts and the Federal Reserve remains

Given that Medicare can seem like a confusing web of options, it’s no wonder that many consumers rely on licensed professionals for help. If you’re among those who turn to an agent or broker, it’s worthwhile making sure the person has evaluated all of your 2019 options during Medicare’s open enrollment period, which ends Dec.

Gyrating markets, rising rates and significant market volatility will always create anxiety for investors and leave them with a bad, sinking feeling. Those big swings typically cause investors great concern, no matter the rise or fall. But what is the root of the anxiety? Behavioral science suggests that humans are “uncertainty reduction” machines. That’s one

Crude oil ended Friday with its 10th straight session of losses, a losing streak not seen in more than 34 years. Those losses have pushed it deeper into a bear market, having plunged nearly 22 percent from its 52-week high. Such a steep sell-off has made a mess of the commodity’s charts, says Matt Maley,

Square Inc.: “I’ve going to give you the two Squares. There’s the Square from the point of view of the businessperson, and they are spending a lot of money to be able to win in the arms race. And then there’s the Square from the point of view of the stock, and people say they’re

Much of Wall Street is worried that sliding oil prices could be a sign of global economic weakness, but CNBC’s Jim Cramer offered a counter-theory on Friday as he prepared investors for the week ahead. “I read the decline in oil as an issue of supply overwhelming demand, not demand waning,” he said on “Mad

If CNBC’s Jim Cramer knows one thing about the United States Congress, it’s that “a house divided against itself can produce some amazing profits” for investors, he said one day after the 2018 midterm elections. On Tuesday, the Democratic Party regained control in the House of Representatives, while the Republican Party maintained its majority in

CNBC’s Jim Cramer is such a passionate supporter of the stock of Apple that, sometimes, even he knows it’s worth getting a second opinion. So, on Tuesday, he got technician Carolyn Boroden’s take. After inspecting Apple’s charts, Boroden, who runs FibonacciQueen.com and is Cramer’s colleague at RealMoney.com, came out “cautiously optimistic” on the stock’s near-term

Shares of cybersecurity firm Symantec have fallen nearly 30 percent this year, but CNBC’s Jim Cramer thinks that it’s worth taking a second look at the beaten-down stock. In August, hedge fund Starboard Value invested $670 million into Symantec and nominated five new board members. Starboard Value has “a really consistent long-term track record,” Cramer

If you’re among the millions of older U.S. workers who will say farewell to full-time work in 2019, now’s a good time to make sure you’re truly prepared. Whether you’re viewing the next phase of life as retirement, semi-retirement or an unknown adventure, experts say the transition should get more than just a passing once-over.

The S&P 500 Index may be coming off its best week since March 9, but long-time bull Art Hogan doesn’t believe the market’s wild swings are safely in the past. B. Riley FBR’s chief market strategist predicts stocks will retest to their October 29 correction lows, he recently told CNBC. “We are going to see

When McDonald’s reported earnings last week in the throes of a marketwide breakdown and the stock surged higher, CNBC’s Jim Cramer took notice. “Thanks to the resulting rally, McDonald’s was one of the top five performers in the Dow last month, with the stock up 5.7 percent,” Cramer said on “Mad Money.” “Why does this

CNBC’s Jim Cramer is not backing down from his “own Apple, don’t trade it” maxim despite the stock’s drop after earnings, in which the iPhone maker said it would stop providing results for its individual products. “I am sure there are people who will just say, ‘You know what? I have to panic and sell

Facebook’s third-quarter earnings report told CNBC’s Jim Cramer that the social media giant has a chance at a comeback after months of recurring issues around data privacy. “The important thing here is that a turn is even possible ,” the “Mad Money” host said after shares of Facebook closed nearly 4 percent higher on Wednesday.

In this strange moment for stocks, investors should hope to see bad news about the economy, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday after the major averages traded sharply higher following weaker-than-expected economic data. “Bizarrely enough, the best thing for this market would be getting some disappointing news from the non-farm payroll report on Friday,” Cramer said.

Commercial real estate could be the next sector to see serious weakness, CNBC’s Jim Cramer warned Monday as stocks underwent yet another bout of volatile trading. “I hate commercial real estate,” the “Mad Money” host told a caller in the lightning round. “Honestly, I think that’s the next thing that’s going to roll over. That’s

The bond market may be the next area to shock investors. While Wall Street copes with a volatile stock market, one bond fund manager warns treasury yields are on the verge of a breakout to the upside. Yields, which trade inversely of bond prices, can put upward pressure on everything from mortgage rates to credit

The stock market is on pace for its worst October since the financial crisis. But the Federal Reserve can reverse the damage by stepping away from its current interest rate hike policy, according to veteran investment strategist Ed Yardeni. “We need the Fed to pause here and just take a breather,” the Yardeni Research President

Netflix’s sell-off has left the video streaming company with a “back-of-the-truck” price, RBC Capital Markets lead internet analyst Mark Mahaney, told CNBC on Friday. Mahaney, who has been bullish on Netflix, is betting that the company will rebound from its recent slides. The stock closed down just over 4 percent on Friday at $299.83. “You

The Disruptor 50 Roadshow brings together executives from CNBC Disruptor 50 companies, along with leading voices in business, to deliver engaging discussions on a range of issues that are top of mind for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are trying to grow their businesses, find investors, and attract and retain top talent. The second

Just a few weeks ago, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a fresh all-time high. On Wednesday, after several days of triple-digit declines, it closed down more than 600 points having erased all of its gains for the year. It’s not always possible to pinpoint why the market is up or down at any given

U.S. stocks could sell off on Wednesday if China’s market falls again, veteran trader Art Cashin told CNBC. He attributed Tuesday morning’s drop in U.S. equities largely to Chinese stocks decliningand a Chinese official telling American investors that Beijing did not “fear” a trade war with Washington. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average staged a

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin met Monday with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, despite the ongoing outrage over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. State television in Saudi Arabia said Mnuchin and bin Salman met at 2 p.m. in the kingdom’s capital, Riyadh. Mnuchin on Sunday announced

Get ready for holidays sales at Sears, which will be followed by the permanent closing of 142 stores. But what happens to anyone with a Sears Kenmore appliance and a possibly defunct warranty? “We are honoring our warranties, protection agreements and guarantees as normal,” the company said in a statement. If you need help with

The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed more than 1,300 points earlier this month in the most dramatic drop since February. If you are a client of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, you may have received a message from your financial advisor. The purpose of the message would be to tell you exactly what happened in the

The small-cap Russell 2000 index has seen better days. The group of stocks has fallen into a correction, and is currently on track for its worst month since January 2016. Here’s what three experts have told CNBC in the last week about the move. “The trade war is still top of mind. Small caps have

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon sat down with CNBC’s Wilfred Frost on Thursday in a wide-ranging interview about his transition to the chief executive role, the U.S. economy and the sell-off hitting Wall Street. “When you have a run like that, there’s no question that at times markets are going to retrace a little bit,”

With the fourth quarter shaping up to be considerably choppier than many expected, it’s time to look at Wall Street and see which stocks the experts are betting on as solid picks amid the selloff. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 fell more than 4 percent last week despite strong gains on Friday.

Saudi Arabia is still negotiating a deal with Virgin Hyperloop One, a source close to the company told CNBC, contradicting a report that Riyadh had pulled out amid tensions with founder Richard Branson. The Financial Times reported earlier on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia terminated the planned deal following Branson’s decision to halt investment talks with

There may be one reason why investors fear October so much despite stocks averaging a gain this time of the year: It tends to be the most volatile month of the calendar. On average, the S&P 500 posts a daily move of at least 1 percent in 10.3 percent of October’s trading days, according to