The pandemic-restrained economic recovery is not-too-hot, not-too-cold, striking a balance that’s “just right” for stocks. Read More

Home prices are sharply rising, in large part because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s why that’s good news for the broader stock market. Read More

The recovery continues in the new year but the data are mixed. Can stocks stay on track amid this good news/bad news scenario? Read More

Amid high political drama, Wall Street is fixated instead on fourth-quarter earnings, which are set to follow 2020’s pattern of beating expectations. Read More

Certain sectors are bouncing back but others remain unduly risky. Here's the distinction between value plays and value traps. Read More

Washington, DC was beset Wednesday by violent political protest. Here’s historical context, with timeless lessons for investors. Read More

Despite a rampaging coronavirus, economic growth is strong enough to assuage Wall Street’s worst fears and lift stocks. Read More

The world’s second-largest economy is recovering faster than expected, creating a tailwind for global investors in the new year. Read More

The coronavirus has exerted a terrible human toll, but stocks closed the year ahead. Here's a year-end review, with a look at what to expect in 2021. Read More

Conditions for a sustainable stock market rally in 2021 aren’t exactly perfect. But they should suffice to keep equities aloft. Read More