Politics

High Stakes Clash Looms in Tight Alaskan Senate Race

The political spotlight shifts to the Last Frontier tonight as Republican Senator Dan Sullivan prepares to go head-to-head with Democratic challenger and former Representative Mary Peltola. The two candidates are scheduled to meet for a high-stakes debate starting at 11 p.m. EDT, providing voters with a critical opportunity to hear their contrasting visions for the […]

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110 Years of market data on record
10.4% Average annual return, all decades
41,593× What $1 became over the full span
8 Major downturns survived since 1926
Business

Porsche Bets Big on Mid Engine Magic to Save the Bottom Line

Porsche is fighting back against a brutal financial downturn with a daring new weapon known as the Mission S. After seeing profits plummet by a staggering ninety three percent last year, the German automaker is pivoting away from its recent struggle to balance electric ambitions with petrol crossovers. Instead of releasing another limited edition toy […]

Stock

Investors Brace for Volatility as Key Economic Indicators Loom

The financial world is bracing for another high stakes session as traders prepare for a wave of fresh data that could dictate the direction of the markets through the weekend. Analysts are closely monitoring several key indicators that typically trigger sharp movements in both blue chip stocks and tech heavy indices, leaving investors on edge […]

Sport

Pitching Duel Set as Rays Visit Cleveland for High Stakes Game 3

The American League Championship Series reaches a critical juncture tonight as the Tampa Bay Rays travel to face the Guardians in a pivotal third game. With the series hanging in the balance, all eyes are focused on the mound where two distinct styles of pitching will clash. The matchup features an intriguing battle between Williams […]

A century, one decade at a time

Average annual return of the S&P 500 in each decade since 1920. Two of the eleven lost money. The other nine paid for them.

+18.0%
1920s
Roaring Twenties bull market
-0.9%
1930s
Great Depression
+9.0%
1940s
WWII and postwar boom
+19.4%
1950s
Post-war expansion and consumer boom
+7.8%
1960s
Space Race, Vietnam War spending
+5.9%
1970s
Oil crisis and stagflation
+17.3%
1980s
Reaganomics and market deregulation
+18.1%
1990s
Dot-com and technology boom
-0.9%
2000s
Dot-com bust and financial crisis
+13.5%
2010s
Longest bull market in history
+7.0%
2020s
Pandemic shock and AI-driven rebound
Best decade 1950s +19.4% Post-war expansion and consumer boom
Worst decade 1930s -0.9% Great Depression
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Decade averages, price return excluding dividends. Past performance does not guarantee future results.