Brian Baker
Senior Writer at Bankrate
Senior Investing Writer @Bankrate | Previously @mlexclusive & @MedillSchool | [email protected]
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1 week ago |
bankrate.com | Brian Baker |Lisa Dammeyer
Every investor loves to find an undervalued stock. In fact, the value investing strategy has been touted by some of the greatest investors of all time, including Warren Buffett. Value investments can provide the rare combination of low risk and high returns, but there are some pitfalls to watch out for in your search for undervalued stocks. Value traps are stocks that can appear undervalued, but ultimately end up disappointing investors.
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actionnews5.com | Brian Baker
You’ve spent much of your working life building up your 401(k) and then along comes a market downturn to threaten your retirement plans. What can you do to ensure your portfolio stays protected? “We believe the key thing to do is to keep your 401(k) funds invested. If you take them out of the market, you may lock in losses and could miss out on opportunities for market rebounds,” says Eric Phillips, CFA, former senior director at Human Interest.
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weau.com | Brian Baker
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been extremely volatile over the past 15 years since being introduced. These digital assets are often touted for their protection against inflation and potential for long-term stability, but the reality is they’ve behaved more like risky assets during periods of market upheaval.
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kktv.com | Brian Baker
Stocks plummeted to start 2025, egged on by a slowing economy and U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs on major trading partners. Both the S&P 500 stock index and the tech-heavy Nasdaq index entered bear market territory, meaning they declined by 20 percent or more from a recent high. With tariffs likely to hit the U.S. economy hard, possibly leading to a recession, investors need to pay careful attention to their investments.
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fox8live.com | Brian Baker
Stocks plummeted to start 2025, egged on by a slowing economy and U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs on major trading partners. Both the S&P 500 stock index and the tech-heavy Nasdaq index entered bear market territory, meaning they declined by 20 percent or more from a recent high. With tariffs likely to hit the U.S. economy hard, possibly leading to a recession, investors need to pay careful attention to their investments.
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