Visualizing the Longest Bull Markets of the Modern Era

The duration and intensity of every bull market from WWII – plus, a look at the current run, which will become the longest in modern history by August. Read more

Volatility 101: An Introduction to Market Volatility

What is volatility, and how does it affect outcomes in the stock market? This intro to market volatility is a great primer for investors of any level. Read more

Do You Believe in the Santa Claus Rally?

Here’s the historical data on the fabled Santa Claus Rally that occurs in the stock market, and how things are shaping up so far this holiday season. Read more

5 Lessons About Volatility to Learn From the History of Markets

We look at the last century of markets to discover five important lessons about volatility. Here’s what you should know about volatility going forward. Read more

Here’s How Much the Top CEOs of S&P 500 Companies Get Paid

Does high pay for CEOs translate into company performance? See for yourself in this visualization featuring the top CEOs of companies on the S&P 500. Read more

All the S&P 500 Women CEOs in One Timeline (2000-2019)

Since the turn of the century, only a meager 5.6% of S&P 500-indexed companies have been led by women. Today’s interactive timeline highlights their tenures. Read more

Charting the World’s Major Stock Markets on the Same Scale (1990-2019)

Ever wonder what other major stock markets would look like, if they were on the same scale of the S&P 500? We chart them all over a 30-year period. Read more

The Best and Worst Performing Sectors in 2019

The U.S. stock market had a banner year, but some sectors were notable outliers. Here are the ones that outperformed (and underperformed) in 2019. Read more

How the S&P 500 Performed During Major Market Crashes

How does the COVID-19 market crash compare to previous financial crises? We navigate different contextual factors impacting crashes. Read more

Understanding the Disconnect Between Consumers and the Stock Market

Consumer sentiment has dropped significantly since the emergence of COVID-19, but why haven’t stock markets seemed to notice? Read more