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It Hasn't Been a Great Year for My Favorite Stocks

For much of this year, the S&P 500 Index hit new high after new high.

Despite the small correction earlier this month, the index is once again nearing historic highs. Year to date, it's up 17%. That's a fantastic return for just about any year... and we're only eight months in.

Don't Be Like Tim Walz

A month ago, most Americans didn't know Tim Walz...

But since he was named as Kamala Harris' running mate, the Minnesota governor has been all over the news. And that includes a deep dive into his finances.

The (One) Advantage of Being a Millennial

Millennials are the butt of a joke from time to time...

Every generation likes to give younger ones a hard time. The gripe is that each new generation has it "easier" than the previous because of advances in technology and life quality. This is just the way things have been, spanning back many decades.

The Pantone Color Code for Your Pee

Inspecting pee used to be all the rage...

The trend really got underway in the Middle Ages. Aside from the consistency, smell, and presence of any solids floating around, color was the most important diagnostic tool in uroscopy, or evaluating urine.

This Pro-Trading Secret Could Have Caught the 2020 Crash

"I'll give you $1,000 if you burn that book right now."

I (Greg Diamond) was 22. Sitting at my desk, I had been lost in my reading – studying for my Chartered Financial Analyst ("CFA") exam.

Don't Get Emotional

You've no doubt heard the saying, "What goes up must come down."

That might be true for gravity, but it's not true in financial markets.

Expect More Division in Our Country

I usually don't write about politics, but the reality is that the November election is fast approaching...

If you thought our country couldn't get any more divided, just wait until November. Looking at the polls today, it's just too close of a race to favor one candidate over the other.

How You Can Profit From the Next Generation of AI

Doc's note: Investing in artificial intelligence ("AI") is something that could set up your wealth for life. But I've written before about the perils of AI investments if you're not smart with your money.

That's why today, I'm handing over the reins to renowned tech analyst and the founder of our corporate affiliate Brownstone Research, Jeff Brown.

Don't Be Afraid to Make the Best Decision of Your Life

Your doctor – even a trusted, longtime one – could be making a huge mistake...

Recently one of our readers, D.B., told us his story. Years ago, one incident left his heart racing, his mouth bone-dry, and his skin prickling and tingling from the adrenaline rush.

The Election-Year Bull Market Isn't Over Yet

Doc's note: Despite markets largely recovering from the market chaos earlier this month, lots of folks are wondering if it's just the beginning of the next bear market.

Today, Marc Chaikin – founder of Chaikin Analytics – explains what caused that Monday crash, why there's still fear in the markets, and what's likely to happen next month...