Investing in the stock market results in solid long-term gains for many investors. While it’s easy to panic during economic downturns, people who held onto their shares usually benefit. The S&P 500 generated an annualized return of 11.6% over the past 40 years. Investors had to endure several corrections and crashes during that stretch, but the index has proven to be a good long-term investment. Many dividend growth stocks present a similar proposal. These companies have rising revenue and profits. Economic ...