The Dow Jones Market Index Explained

The Dow Jones Theory is probably the most popular theory regarding the behavior of stock market prices. It has been around for almost 100 years, yet even in today’s volatile and technology-driven markets, the basic components of this theory still remain valid. The theory derives its name from Charles H. Dow, who established the Dow …

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Every 18 Year Old Should Have These 3 Critical Documents

Summer is here and high school graduation has come and gone. Before you know it, college freshman everywhere will be settling into their residence halls and high school seniors are eagerly anticipating being next. Moving on to college is an important milestone for young adults, but it is important not to lose sight of other …

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The Case For Alternative Investments – Part I

For the past ten years, the markets have essentially gone nowhere. And it is entirely possible this history will repeat itself over the next ten years. If the pattern holds, all investors will be forced to rethink their assumptions about asset allocation and diversification. Otherwise, we’re unlikely to be successful if our objective is to …

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Weekly Insights from Curian Capital

It's hard to find a short, comprehensive description of what's happening in the global economy. And most of us don't have either the time or the specific need to read the Wall Street Journal and come to our own conclusions. We just want a short summary to help us make intelligent decisions. This Weekly Insight …

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