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Global passive equity funds' net assets surpassed those of their active counterparts for the first time in 2023 as investors increasingly sought lower-cost funds that mirror broad market indices. According to LSEG Lipper, global passive equity funds' net assets stood at a record $15.1 trillion at the end of December while those of active funds was $14.3 trillion. Passive funds, often associated with stable, large-cap stocks with strong fundamentals and lower volatility, have grown in popularity since the 2008 financial crisis as investors sought safety in periods of uncertainty.

The S&P 500 closed at 4,514.02, up 2.5% for the week; the Dow Jones at 34,947.10, up 2%; the tech-heavy Nasdaq at 14,125, up 3.1% and the small-cap Russell 2000 at 1797.77, up 5.8%.

The prime rate is what banks use to set interest rates on a variety of financial products, including credit cards.

The "FAANG" acronym is used to describe a group of popular tech and tech-adjacent stocks. But what are FAANG stocks and are they a good investment? "What are FAANG stocks" is a question newer investors may ask when they hear the once-popular phrase "FAANG stocks" tossed around.In 2013, CNBC commentator Jim Cramer coined "FANG" as an acronym for Facebook – now Meta Platforms (META) – Amazon.com (AMZN), Netflix (NFLX) and Google, which is now Alphabet (GOOGL). He wanted to find a quick way to desc

Adobe shares fall after earnings, while Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia also lose ground