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Of course, the current correction could morph into a major bear market if the market loses more than 20% from its high. But odds are that it won't. Of all S&P 500 drops of at least 10% since 1928, 60% ...

After Thursday's drubbing, the S&P 500 finished down 10.2% from from its Feb. 19 peak.) Related: Inflation's impact on Fed ...

Stock market corrections of 10% hurt. But research shows that they often don't portend worse things ahead for stocks.

The sudden nature of the stock market’s reversal may have made the drawdown feel even worse, especially for retail investors.

Only a few months into 2025, the sharp decline of the U.S. stock market has prompted some of Wall Street’s top forecasters to ...

Companies usually pass those cost increases along to buyers, which means tariffs cause inflation. And rising prices could ...

Gold prices are climbing to historic levels, but is it the right investment for you? Learn about its rise and what experts ...

Much like all the upheaval shaking the world, the huge swings rocking Wall Street may feel far from normal. But, for ...

The S&P 500 just exploded, adding $1.3 trillion to the U.S. stock market in a single session. The index jumped 2.13% to close ...

Intel's stock was the S&P 500's top performer this week after the chipmaker named a new CEO amid speculation about the future ...

Some of the hardest-hit stocks in the recent market downdraft have been those of brokerages like Robinhood (HOOD) and ...