Elysse Bell is a finance and business writer for Investopedia. She writes about small business, personal finance, technology, and more. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced ...
The stock market has continued its impressive run in 2026, with gains of more than 10% since Jan. 1 despite continued unrest in the Middle East and persistent concerns about inflation at home. As a ...