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We’re trimming a stock we like that’s rallying to replenish some cash for future market downturns
Our sale of some shares is not a call on the health insurer stock in question or our investment thesis. Source
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UBS says this economy is going through ‘slowflation’ and gives stocks to play it
UBS believes the U.S. is about to enter a period of “slowflation,” not stagflation. The investment bank said in a note Tuesday that it sees the economy entering a slowflation period in the next 12 to 36 months. Unlike stagflation periods that are characterized by stagnant economic growth and high inflation, slowflation periods are marked […]
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Buffett keeps buying more Occidental. Here’s the buy the dip case for energy stocks
Energy stocks have come under withering pressure in June amid a broader market rout and mounting recession fears, and Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett is among those buying the dip. The conglomerate bought an additional $44 million in Occidental stock on June 23, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The purchase brings […]
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This fund may be an attractive move for investors in volatile, inflationary markets, Amplify ETFs CEO says
Investors may want to consider a special fund focused on high dividend yielding large-caps, according to a leading ETF fund manager. Christian Magoon believes his firm’s actively managed Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO) will provide upside to investors during this volatile and inflationary market backdrop. It’s described as an enhanced dividend income ETF […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Wednesday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Stocks set to bounce at the open ahead of the Fed’s big rate decision Traders on the floor of the NYSE, June 14, 2022. Source: NYSE U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday as Wall Street prepares for what […]
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Biden tells oil companies in letter ‘well above normal’ refinery profit margins are ‘not acceptable’
President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on U.S. oil refining companies to produce more, saying they need to help alleviate the burden of high prices on consumers. “At a time of war – historically high refinery profit margins being passed directly onto American families are not acceptable,” the president said in a letter to oil […]
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Exxon Mobil hit an all-time high this week. Here’s what comes next for the energy colossus, according to analysts
Shares of Exxon Mobil reached new highs this week, but Wall Street analysts think the energy stock could remain around these same levels a year from now. Exxon on Wednesday closed at a new all-time high of $104.59, breaking above $100 this week for the first time since 2014. The stock is among the top […]
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The ‘dividend aristocrats’ are beating the market this year. Here’s how investors can take advantage
Struggling retailer Target announced a dividend hike Thursday, keeping its stock in an exclusive club that has proven to be a smart bet for investors this year. This marks 51 consecutive years when Target has increased its cash dividend payout, at an average of 12.65% per year, according to data from S & P Global. […]
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We’re changing our price targets on 8 stocks in the portfolio
The moves reflect recent earnings reports, comments from company executives, and general market multiple compression. Source
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Target and Microsoft may be just the beginning of a worrisome earnings trend
Target is unlikely to be the only company with a bullseye on it during the upcoming earnings season. The retailer Tuesday warned for the second time in less than a month that its profits would take a hit from an inventory glut. The new guidance comes just days after Microsoft , in another high profile […]
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