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How to properly assess your financial health (hint: not on Facebook)Apple became the U.S. stock market’s first $1 trillion company this week, and while that’s cause for celebration for shareholders, they may not want to indulge too heavily.
That’s because only the most popular companies reach the top of the market-capitalization ranks — and popularity is often fleeting, commentator Mark Hulbert observes this week about Apple. Read his report on what frequently happens to stocks after they reach the pinnacle of the market, then check out features on active managers, stock buybacks, China stocks, and a bullish case for gold.
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Strong buybacks and earnings needed for long-term U.S. stock returns just to stay average, writes Mark Hulbert.
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It can feel like you’re falling behind your friends financially when their Instagram feeds show nicer vacations and fancier cars. But social media doesn’t tell the true story of one’s financial health. Here’s how to properly assess where you stand.
How to properly assess your financial health (hint: not on Facebook)
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