S&P 500 valuation nears dot-com bubble levels as market risks grow
The S&P 500 is trading at its highest valuation since the dot-com era, putting investors on edge as inflation, rising rates, and global tensions threaten future returns.
View StoryWhy owning the whole stock market is still a smart way to invest
Jack Bogle's index fund idea let regular people buy the whole market for almost nothing. Here's how his simple, long-term plan can help you build wealth and dodge the traps of stock picking and high fees.
Costco's cash pile sparks talk of special dividend
Costco is sitting on nearly $20 billion in cash. With quarterly earnings coming up, investors are watching for any sign of a special dividend or stock split.
How compound interest turns small investments into real long-term gains
Put $100 a month into a stock fund earning 15 percent a year, and you could see it grow to over $24,000 in ten years. Compounding can push your money far past what you put in, especially if you reinvest dividends.