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One of the top money and investing stories resonating with MarketWatch readers this past week eased fears that a corporate earnings recession would sink the stock market, while another set aside concern that Americans’ Social Security retirement fund is going broke. Plus, a look at which companies stand to make the most money from the increasingly popular cannabis industry, and an interview with former basketball star Shaquille O’Neal in which he shares his considerable entrepreneurial expertise.
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Here’s what you really need to know about stock buybacks
There’s clear evidence that share repurchases are bullish for investors, writes Mark Hulbert.
Here’s what you really need to know about stock buybacks
This is one recession where stocks can actually make you money
Stocks historically have held their own against declining corporate earnings, writes Mark Hulbert.
This is one recession where stocks can actually make you money
Should we be worried about Social Security going bankrupt?
Assessing the true Social Security crisis.
Should we be worried about Social Security going bankrupt?
Wall Street’s outlook on Facebook is about to get worse
Stock analysts are lowering Facebook earnings estimates; more will follow, writes Mark Hulbert.
Wall Street’s outlook on Facebook is about to get worse
Apple, Facebook and other Big Tech investors can learn from IBM’s antitrust ordeal
IBM beat the government, while AT&T was broken up. Guess which stock made more money.
Apple, Facebook and other Big Tech investors can learn from IBM’s antitrust ordeal
Why some ESG-friendly financial advisers are careful about mixing politics and portfolios
Knowing what clients want based on where they stand.
Why some ESG-friendly financial advisers are careful about mixing politics and portfolios
Here’s where the big money in marijuana stocks will be made
When the U.S. government legalizes marijuana, national pot brands will sprout, writes Vitaliy Katsenelson.
Here’s where the big money in marijuana stocks will be made
Shaquille O’Neal discusses investing, franchising, and donuts
Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal explains how he leveraged his basketball success to move beyond endorsement deals into entrepreneurial ventures with Carnival Cruise Line, Krispy Kreme and other companies.
Shaquille O’Neal discusses investing, franchising, and donuts