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If You Invested $1,000 In Alibaba’s Stock One Year Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now

Today, 10:11 PM

Investors who have owned stocks in the past year have generally experienced some solid gains. In fact, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) total return over the last 12 months is 22%. But there is no question some big-name stocks performed better than others along the way.

BABA

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If You Invested $1,000 In Ford’s Stock One Year Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 10:11 PM

Investors who have owned stocks in the last year have generally experienced some big gains. In fact, the SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) total return over the last 12 months is 23.2%. But there is no question that some big-name stocks performed better than others along the way.

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Now That You’re Making The Big Bucks, Should You Save Or Invest?

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 10:11 PM

A new generation of Millennials is graduating from college and entering the workforce in one of the most difficult investing environments in history. If you now find yourself with excess cash for the first time in history, deciding whether to invest or save is a tough decision these days. Interest rates are at record lows and stock prices are at record highs.

SPY

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If You Invested $1,000 In Google Stock After Last Stock Split, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now

By Chris Katje

Today, 10:11 PM

A leading technology company is making headlines Wednesday after announcing quarterly earnings and announcing a stock split. Here’s how its last stock split paid off for investors.

GOOG

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Cannabis Advocacy: SMG’s Hawthorne Social Justice Fund & Congressional Black Caucus’s John R. Lewis Social Justice Fellowship

By Javier Hasse

Today, 10:11 PM

The largest grant award to date from The Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) Foundation’s Hawthorne Social Justice Fund will support four fellows focusing their research on cannabis policy and social justice reforms through the John R. Lewis Social Justice Fellows program.

SMG

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If You Invested $1,000 In Each Of The FAANG Stocks One Year Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 10:11 PM

Despite ongoing concerns about COVID-19, inflation, supply chain disruptions and rising interest rates, the Nasdaq is still trading more than 110% above its March 2020 lows.

AAPL

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If You Invested $1,000 In Starbucks Stock One Year Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 10:11 PM

Investors who have owned stocks in the last year have generally experienced some decent gains. In fact, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) total return over the past 12 months is 21%. But there is no question some big-name stocks performed better than others along the way.

SBUX

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This Day In Market History: Ben Bernanke Takes Over As Fed Chair

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 10:11 PM

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened? On Jan. 31, 2006, the Senate approved the appointment of Ben Bernanke as chairman of the Federal Reserve.

DIA

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With Conflicting Reports On Tom Brady’s Retirement: 5 Things You May Not Know About The Legendary Quarterback

By Chris Katje

Today, 10:11 PM

With today's news of Tom Brady's potential retirement, Benzinga has gathered a list of the most interesting facts about the legendary quarterback.

UAA

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If You Invested $1,000 In Tesla Stock One Year Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 10:11 PM

Investors who have owned stocks in the last year have generally experienced some decent gains. In fact, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) total return over the past 12 months is 16.7%. But there is no question some big-name stocks performed better than others along the way.

SPY