You probably already know that because of market-capitalization weighting, a broad index such as the S&P 500 SPX, -1.19% can be concentrated in a handful of stocks. Index funds are Read more
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These 27 stocks can give you a more diversified portfolio than the S&P 500 — and that’s a key advantage right now
You probably already know that because of market-capitalization weighting, a broad index such as the S&P 500 SPX, -1.02% can be concentrated in a handful of stocks. Index funds are Read more
Confused about Medicare open enrollment? How to maximize your coverage.
Medicare’s annual enrollment period is officially live, and all beneficiaries should conduct a review of the benefits they have (and may need). Retirement Tip of the Week: If you’re covered Read more
So long, senior centers and nursing homes. Older adults don’t want to spend their time in places where they are seen as victims in decline.
At 104 years old, Sally has more stories than you can imagine. As a young woman during World War II, she was the embodiment of Rosie the Riveter, working in Read more
How much for that CT scan? It could be $4,000 or $134 at the same hospital
Imagine you and your neighbor both need brain CT scans — common imaging procedures that use special x-ray equipment — and you both have commercial health insurance and go to Read more
Get ready for one major impact of inflation that won’t hit until next year and here’s everything you need to know about the controversial social media platform that Kanye West agreed to buy
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Get ready for one major impact of inflation that won’t hit until next year When it comes to healthcare spending, ‘consumers can only Read more
Get ready for one major impact of inflation that won’t hit until next year
Sometimes it takes time for certain aspects of inflation to have an impact. Higher costs in healthcare is one such aspect, analysts say. Healthcare providers, insurance companies and employers meet Read more
Investor demand for energy stocks will soon increase ‘dramatically,’ analyst says
Investors appear ready to starting buying energy stocks again as earnings start rolling in. They are looking to boost their weightings in the sector given healthy free-cash flows (FCF), said Read more
Tesla earnings are coming, but do record deliveries mask a demand problem?
Tesla Inc.’s record deliveries in the third quarter weren’t enough to satisfy Wall Street. Will the company’s full explanation play any better? The electric-car company posts production and delivery numbers Read more
Walgreens gets serious about its move into healthcare
Walgreens Boots Alliance WBA, +6.04% is doubling down on its big healthcare bet as the pharmacy giant upped a long-term sales target for its growing healthcare business and described its Read more