Tom Lauricella, Morningstar’s global markets editor and Smart Investor newsletter editor, discusses how a strong economy has defied expectations, why it’s still worthwhile to invest in bonds, and what to watch for in the second half of 2024.

How is the Market Reacting to the Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Forecast?

Will the Economy Get a Soft Landing?

Nvidia is Driving the Stock Market’s Bull Run

Nvidia Stock Outlook

Why We’re Seeing More Stock Splits in 2024

New Dividends From Mega-Cap Tech Companies

What Could Provide a Lift to the Bond Market?

Why Investors Should Still Own Bonds

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A Cautious Fed Eyes Just One Rate Cut In 2024

These Stocks Are (Still) Powering the Bull Market

What Does Nvidia’s Stock Split Mean for Investors?

Job Gains Surged Again In May, Dashing Hopes of a Sustainable Slowdown

It’s Been a Terrible Time for Bonds. Here’s Why You Should Own Them

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