Year: 2025
Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these dividend stocks
The Trump administration’s tariff policy rattled stocks last week, and uncertainty weighed on the major averages. Amid the ongoing volatility, investors seeking stable returns can consider adding some dividend stocks to their portfolios. The recommendations of top Wall Street analysts could help inform investors as they pick stocks that have a steady record of paying […]
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These stocks including investor-favorite Apple have the most downside in the wake of the pullback, Barclays says
The sell-off in popular U.S. stocks isn’t over yet, according to Barclays, which forecast that stocks such as Apple could take a huge hit in coming months. Amid the uncertainties across the market, one thing is certain: it’s now a stock picker’s world. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and jobs data last week fueled concerns […]
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Invest in these stocks with ‘stronger fundamentals and less risk,’ Piper Sandler says
Heightened tensions around President Donald Trump’s tariffs have weighed on the market in recent days, but some stocks could provide investors safety amid persistent uncertainty, according to Piper Sandler. All three major averages closed the past week lower after Trump on Monday said that 25% tariffs would be imposed on goods from Canada and Mexico […]
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RFK Jr. could further deter childhood vaccinations as rates fall in the U.S.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, on the day he is sworn in as secretary of Health and Human Service in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 13, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters The nation’s new top health official could further erode already falling U.S. vaccination rates against once-common childhood […]
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Pope Francis, starting fourth week in hospital, showing improvement, Vatican says
Faithfuls light candles for Pope Francis at Piramide de Mayo monument during a Torchlight March in support of the health of Pope Francis on March 7, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tobias Skarlovnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images Pope Francis is showing a “good response” to his treatment in hospital for double pneumonia […]
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China’s consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months
Aerial view of self-propelled jack-up wind power installation platform “Huaxia Honghu 01” after being delivered at CIMC Raffles’ Yantai construction base on March 6, 2025 in Yantai, Shandong Province of China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images China’s national consumer price index (CPI) in February fell into negative territory for the first time […]
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House Republicans unveil bill to avoid shutdown and they’re daring Democrats to oppose it
House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies funded through Sept. 30, pushing ahead with a go-it-alone strategy that seems certain to spark a major confrontation with Democrats over the contours of government spending. The 99-page bill would provide a slight boost to defense programs while trimming nondefense programs below 2024 […]
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Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
“Close up photograph of Social Security cards against currency background, selective focus.Similar Images:” Richcano | E+ | Getty Images A group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Musk ‘s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the sensitive Social Security data of millions of Americans. The motion for emergency relief was […]
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‘We don’t believe in the velvet rope:’ One money manager is giving retail investors access to private credit. But is it worth it?
They’re generally reserved for the ultrawealthy and financial institutions. But the exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit. BondBloxx’s Joanna Gallegos thinks it’s a great idea despite the asset class’ reputation for charging high fees and academic research that have shown sluggish returns. Her firm […]
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