It is no news that stocks remain the most powerful wealth builder among traditional investment assets. Over the 40 years between 1985 and 2024, the average annual return of U.S. large-cap stocks (9.7% ...

Every few years the financial world rediscovers private equity and declares it the secret club where all the real money is made. It is a compelling narrative. The smartest firms buy small companies, ...

With private-equity funds on their way into workplace retirement plans, savers face a choice that matters: Are they worth adding to my portfolio? Private-equity firms buy companies, often using ...