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There are those who are firm believers in index investing, but there are ways to attempt to beat the market without bringing in the risk index veterans are trying to avoid.

Avoid these 10 investing mistakes in 2016, and steer clear of the products you can live without.

West Texas Intermediate oil futures for February delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 44 cents, or 1.2%, to end at $37.04 a barrel Thursday. For the year, the U.S. benchmark fell 30.5%, marking the first time crude has posted losses in consecutive years since 1998. Oil futures were slammed in 2015 by a continued global glut of crude and uncertain demand.

Mergers and acquisitions hit a record high in 2015, but there were few mega-deals in the technology sector, aside from the frenzy in chip companies and the record pairing of Dell and EMC Corp. If some of tech’s other big names join the party in 2016, what could they target?

Mergers and acquisitions hit a record high in 2015, but there were few mega-deals in the technology sector, aside from the frenzy in chip companies and the record pairing of Dell and EMC Corp. If some of tech’s other big names join the party in 2016, what could they target?

Mergers and acquisitions hit a record high in 2015, but there were few mega-deals in the technology sector, aside from the frenzy in chip companies and the record pairing of Dell and EMC Corp. If some of tech’s other big names join the party in 2016, what could they target?

Dow industrials slip back into triple-digit loss on day; S&P down for 2015

Investors have missed market guru Peter Lynch’s message about the smart way to buy stocks.

Investors have missed market guru Peter Lynch’s message about the smart way to buy stocks.

Investors have missed market guru Peter Lynch’s message about the smart way to buy stocks.

As oil-battered investors say farewell to 2015, Tom Kloza, founder and global head of energy analysis at data firm Oil Price Information Service, or OPIS, is offering a pretty dour outlook for crude-oil prices next year.

As oil-battered investors say farewell to 2015, Tom Kloza, founder and global head of energy analysis at data firm Oil Price Information Service, or OPIS, is offering a pretty dour outlook for crude-oil prices next year.

There is still plenty of value in the traditional bundle, as legacy media companies look to 2016, according to Morningstar research analyst Peter Wahlstrom.

There is still plenty of value in the traditional bundle, as legacy media companies look to 2016, according to Morningstar research analyst Peter Wahlstrom.

There is still plenty of value in the traditional bundle, as legacy media companies look to 2016, according to Morningstar research analyst Peter Wahlstrom.

GM loses bid to avoid first trial over faulty ignition switches

Federal Judge Furman says plaintiff Scheuer can sue over failure of air bags to deploy.

Debris can be seen falling from The Address hotel, and the government said the fire began on the 20th floor. It is close to where three fireworks displays are planned for New Year’s Eve.

McDonald’s is completely unrecognizable at the new ‘concept store’ called McDonald’s Next, which has opened in Hong Kong.

Oil futures trim gains as U.S. rig count declines by 2

Oil futures trimmed daily gains Thursday after oilfield-services firm Baker Hughes said the number of U.S. oil rigs fell by two in the week ended Dec. 31. The decline leaves the total number of U.S. oil rigs at 536, a total decline of 946 from the same time last year. West Texas Intermediate oil for February delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange was up 81 cents, or 2.2%, at $37.40 a barrel after earlier rising as high as $37.79. The U.S. benchmark remains on track for a 2015 loss of nearly 30%. Читать дальше...

Iran’s president orders expedited ballistic-missile program

Iran’s president orders his defense minister to expedite the country’s ballistic-missile program, casting fresh doubt on the implementation of a landmark nuclear accord reached in July.

Fires during the holidays result in an average of 2,600 injuries and $930 million in damage each year.

Fires during the holidays result in an average of 2,600 injuries and $930 million in damage each year.