The S&P 500 increased at 13.5% annually over the last decade, but Wall Street expects slightly lower returns in 2026.

Returns have been fabulous but consider the potential for setbacks in this already hazardous year, our columnist says.

The markets are generally in a good mood during the Santa Claus rally period. This year was a completely different story.

The S & P 500 finished the year up 16%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed 19%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed out ...

Notably January closes negative, stocks often recover anyway though the annual return in those instances falls into the low ...

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In 2025, this stock market trio delivered an encore performance following the first year of Trump's second, non-consecutive ...

The CFA® Institute invented and maintains the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) governing investment management ...

Historically, pricey markets have generated weaker 10-year average annual returns. It means investors must be more mindful of ...