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For investing beginners observing global markets, MSCI World Index climbed 0.7%, driven by Asian tech exporters as Japan’s Nikkei rose past 39, In contrast to all that, many investors prefer to focus on companies like Armstrong World Industries ( NYSE:AWI ), which has not only revenues, but also profits. Now this is not to say that the company presents the best investment opportunity around, but profitability is a key component to success in business. Both ETFs and mutual funds are ideal assets to hold in tax-advantaged accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs . For investing beginners tracking sector performance, energy stocks gained 1.5% yesterday as crude oil prices rebounded to $78.4 per barrel, with forecasts showing further rise on potential supply disruptions.