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How To Protect Your Retirement Account During Periods of Market Volatility

Pool/ABACA / Shutterstock / Pool/ABACA / Shutterstock Immediately after President Donald Trump was elected, the stock market went on an absolute tear. The night before the election, the S&P 500 closed at 5,712.69. By Feb. 12, 2025, the market peaked at 6,144.15, a gain of 7.5% in just over three months. But ever since then,…

3 Defensive Stocks to Own Before the Next Drop

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Source: Getty Images Written by Amy Legate-Wolfe at The Motley Fool Canada Markets rise and fall, sometimes dramatically. While many investors focus on growth stocks, defensive stocks provide a cushion when economic uncertainty sets in. These are companies offering essential services like utilities, telecom, and insurance, ensuring steady revenues regardless of market swings. Defensive stocks…