Politics

Breaking the Glass Ceiling Across Tribal Lands and State Lines

Crystalyne Curley first discovered her passion for politics during a third grade field trip to the Navajo Nation Council, where she watched tribal lawmakers engage in a heated debate. Decades later, that childhood spark culminated in a historic victory as Curley became the first woman elected president of the Navajo Nation. Her win marks a […]

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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

Espionage Scandal Rocks Nvidia as Markets Brace for More Volatility

Investors are staring down a precarious opening session tonight as Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures prepare to trade following a brutal stretch for Wall Street. The markets are still reeling from last week’s performance, which saw widespread selling pressure culminate in a devastating slide on Thursday. While Friday offered some slight relief, the […]

Stock

Red Zone Woes Sink Texas A&M in Frustrating Trip to Columbia

Texas A&M walked away from Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday with plenty of yardage but no victory, falling 17-9 to number 21 South Carolina. On paper, the Aggies dominated much of the contest, racking up 457 total yards and entering the final frame with a slim lead. However, a late collapse saw them surrender ten unanswered […]

Sport

Burrow Masterclass in Madrid Propels Bengals Past Falcons

Joe Burrow continues to build a legitimate case for the league MVP trophy, putting on a clinical display of quarterbacking during the Cincinnati Bengals’ 34-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid. From the opening whistle, it was clear that Cincinnati intended to dominate, starting the game with a quick strike as Burrow connected with […]

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.