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Claire Shefchik, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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August 4, 2023 9:10 AM ET

10 Best Natural Gas Stocks to Buy Now

Claire Shefchik

A nonrenewable resource, natural gas offers a lower-carbon alternative to traditional energy sources. Should you invest in natural gas? Learn more.

NYSE:ARNYSE:CBTNYSE:COG
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The text DCA written on wooden cubes with woman pushing a stroller. What is dollar cost averaging? Learn more.
July 28, 2023 9:45 AM ET

What is Dollar-Cost Averaging? Uses and How it Works

Claire Shefchik

What is dollar cost averaging? It’s a strategy where an investor buys a fixed dollar amount of a security at regular intervals, no matter the price. Learn more.

NYSE:HALNYSE:LEANYSE:GS
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stock certificates stacked on top of each other; learn what is preferred stock
July 26, 2023 10:00 AM ET

How is Preferred Stock Different from Common Stock?

Claire Shefchik

What is preferred stock? It’s a class of stock that has a preferred claim to the assets and earnings of a corporation. Learn how it compares to common stock.

NASDAQ:EXA)NYSE:CNYSE:IND
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Municipal bonds written on a pad of paper – what are municipal bonds and how do they work?
July 12, 2023 7:40 AM ET

What Are Municipal Bonds and How Do They Work?

Claire Shefchik

What are municipal bonds and how do they work? They are government-issued debt securities used to fund operations or fund capital projects. Learn more.

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July 11, 2023 11:30 AM ET

How to Invest for Retirement at Age 60

Claire Shefchik

Do you have enough saved to retire at 60? Learn how to invest for retirement at 60 whether you have a history of saving or are just getting started.

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June 15, 2023 11:00 AM ET

Market Capitalization: What it Means for Investors

Claire Shefchik

Market capitalization (or market cap) refers to the total value of all a company's shares of stock. Learn more about the market capitalization meaning.

NYSE:MCD
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June 14, 2023 11:00 AM ET

Best Investment Strategy in 2023: Determine the Right One for You

Claire Shefchik

What’s the best investment strategy in 2023? Whether you’re a novice or experienced investor, you may wonder how to invest now. Learn more on MarketBeat.

NASDAQ:AMZNNYSE:BACNYSE:IBM
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What is a special dividend? It's a gift to investors, much like this small present in hand
June 14, 2023 10:41 AM ET

What is a Special Dividend?

Claire Shefchik

What is a special dividend? Learn more about these additional dividends, which are different from regular dividends, with MarketBeat.

NASDAQ:MSFTNYSE:NGG
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View of a grocery store; learn more about how to invest in grocery stores.
May 23, 2023 11:55 AM ET

How to Invest in Grocery Stores

Claire Shefchik

You shop in grocery stores weekly, sometimes daily. Learn how to invest in grocery stores with our grocery store list on MarketBeat.

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:SPTNNYSEARCA:XRT
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Close Up Of Power Cable Charging Environmentally Friendly Zero Emission Electric Car In Garage
March 31, 2023 8:00 AM ET

How to Invest in Electric Cars Now and in the Future

Claire Shefchik

How do you invest in electric cars? Buy the stock of automakers or buy an exchange-traded fund? We’ll show you how to invest in electric cars.

NYSE:CNASDAQ:ENPHNYSE:GM
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March 16, 2023 11:00 PM ET

How to Invest in Energy

Claire Shefchik

Energy keeps the world moving, from oil to gas to solar to wind. Learn about the types of energy investments, where to find them and which may be best for you.

NASDAQ:EXANASDAQ:AEPNASDAQ:AEPPZ
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How to Buy Gold Stock and Invest in Gold
March 2, 2023 11:00 PM ET

How to Buy Gold Stock and Invest in Gold

Claire Shefchik

Wondering how to invest in gold, and more specifically, how to buy gold stock? Let MarketBeat help you learn how to buy gold stock.

NYSE:GOLDNASDAQ:CMENYSE:ICE
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February 1, 2023 9:37 AM ET

The stages of a bear market and what they tell investors

Claire Shefchik

The dreaded bear market is defined as a period of 20% or more declines from highs lasting at least 60 days. But what are the different stages? Learn more.

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