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Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day 73 years ago, the U.S. stock market closed to celebrate Victory over Japan Day. Where The Market Was The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 164.79 and the S&P 500...

Unless you are a reckless spendthrift, it is actually not your fault. One reason you may have this problem is because the cost of living is usually higher than income for most lines of work. When it comes to turning things around financially, there are four steps you can to take to create a...

Alphabet, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) subsidiary Google is the gold standard of internet search and the primary destination for Americans with questions about just about anything. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos is the world’s richest man, so it’s understandable...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day 83 years ago, the U.S. Social Security Act was signed into law. Where The Market Was The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 128.27 and the S&P 500 traded at 11.37....

A recent study from Bankrate revealed that cash is millennials' preferred long-term investment. While cash is certainly the safest bet in the near-term, historical evidence suggests millennials who stick to this investment strategy over time will be missing out on some major wealth. By The...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day 20 years ago, the Russian stock market crashed 6 percent on fears that the Russian government would default. Where The Market Was The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day 73 years ago, the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed following the U.S. bombing of Nagasaki. Where The Market Was The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 165.14 and the S&P...

After just one full week in August I find myself just shy of breaking even on the month so far. Unfortunately, my August balance sheet is still slanted to the downside. Like any red streak, my losses have come as a result of a lot of in-the-moment choices. By that same token, my green days cams as...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day 23 years ago, Netscape went public at $28 per share. Where The Market Was The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 4,671.49 and the S&P 500 traded at 559.71. Today,...

Many of us, especially millennials, have experienced a situation when video games received a bad rap. Whether it was a mom saying you're “frying your brain” during the navigation of a "Halo" campaign, or societal labeling of expert gamers as “nerds,” just ...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened On this evening in 1974, President Richard Nixon announced his intent to resign the following day. Where Was The Market The S&P 500 traded in a stable range throughout the day,...

"The key to making money in stocks is not to get scared out of them." -Peter Lynch The term investing refers to risking one's capital with the hope of generating future returns. Not everyone commits their capital with the same objective, which often varies with age, risk tolerance,...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day 72 years ago, computerized trading pioneer Ed Seykota was born. Where The Market Was The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 202.96 and the S&P 500 traded at 17.70....