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The major indexes staged a second consecutive sizable rally Thursday amid a number of encouraging retail reports and more signs that perhaps the recent downturn was a touch overdone. Michael Reinking, senior market strategist for the New York Stock Exchange, noted an important potential sea change in yesterday’s trading – namely, Dick’s (DKS) and other… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Retail Roars Back, Markets Build Positive Momo | Kiplinger

mutual funds A guide to the many ways these popular investments measure their performance.Past performance may be little guarantee of future results, but when we assess investments, especially mutual funds, past performance is an informative measure. But it’s not the only one. The trick is to understand what you’re looking at when you scrutinize performance,… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Mutual Fund Returns | Kiplinger

Matthew Lewis is a professor in the John E. Walker Department of Economics at Clemson University and a gas price expert.  What factors have contributed to the sharp rise in gas prices?An increase in crude oil prices is the main reason. To a secondary extent, disruptions to the refinery market and pipeline distribution system can… Continue reading In Search of Relief at the Pump | Kiplinger

There have been few places to hide for investors this year. Both stocks and bonds have tumbled – since the start of 2022, the Vanguard Balanced fund, a portfolio of 60% stocks and 40% bonds, has lost 13%. Moreover, interest rates are still rising, inflation is on the march, and the stock market continues to… Continue reading 9 Great Alternative-Strategy Funds for Volatility | Kiplinger