In this article GEHC DOW 2015-HK 9866-HK WSM AA CHEF SEE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Rolled aluminum is fed into a machine on the auto treatment line at the Alcoa Inc. Davenport Works aluminum facility in Riverdale, Iowa. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday
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Gold mining stocks, often seen as a safe harbor during turbulent times, are now positioned at a fascinating crossroads. The Federal Reserve’s steely determination to rein in inflation might intuitively spell trouble for precious metals. Yet, beneath the surface, multiple factors suggest that the glitter of gold could shine brightly in the near future. The
It’s been a tough month for S&P 500 stocks. September slumps are common, and this month is historically the worst for the index. But new factors are emerging that could keep this month’s losing streak going. Inflation looks stickier than expected. The Federal Reserve just said interest rates will stay higher for longer. Consumer confidence is falling.
Writing about travel stocks may seem odd at a time when inflation is on the rise in lockstep with rising oil prices. However, information from the United States Travel Association may make you reconsider. In July 2023, total travel spending came in slightly above (1.2%) 2022 levels for the third consecutive month and is
South Korea will extend its onshore foreign-exchange trading hours and ease rules on foreign traders next month, in a push to advance its money market. The country’s forex market will operate from 9 a.m. through 2 a.m. local time on weekdays under a new regulation that will take effect Oct. 4, more than doubling its
Striking members of the Writers Guild of America picket with striking members of SAG-AFTRA, the actors guild, outside Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, Sept. 18, 2023. Mario Tama | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. AstraZeneca — Shares rose 1.4% after Jefferies upgraded the stock to buy from hold. The
In the current environment, Wall Street has gravitated towards mega-cap technology stocks, while smaller companies remain overlooked. With economic uncertainty sparking risk-off sentiment more broadly, investors have piled into a narrow group of giant tech names viewed as safe havens. However, this has left many compelling small-cap stocks trading at highly-attractive valuations. Astute investors willing
The solar market in 2023 is facing a tough challenge from the relatively lower oil and natural gas prices that have made fossil fuels more attractive for power generation. The global demand for solar energy has slowed down, and many solar companies are struggling to maintain their profitability and growth. Some of them are even
Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock has surged nearly 140% this year because of strong earnings and rising AI interest. The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 boosted AI stocks, leading to a 64% year-over-year increase in AI mentions during Q1 2023 earnings calls as companies embraced AI opportunities. Palantir’s stock surged after surpassing Q1 earnings expectations
Relax. Your monthly Social Security checks are not in danger because of the looming federal government shutdown. That will be reassuring news to those retirees who, like many of the rest of us, have difficulty understanding the different impacts of, on the one hand, the U.S. government coming up against its debt limit, and on
As the year began, institutional investors fled growth stocks to the relative safety of value stocks. In the second quarter, some of that money moved back to growth stocks. Now with higher interest rates well into 2024 a near certainty, institutional money is likely to flow back into some of the best value stocks. It’s
Healthcare stocks generally offer a lot of upside. The cost of healthcare is incredibly expensive in the United States and the companies that deliver it tend to do very well overall. However, as with any sector, there are bound to be losers – and these healthcare stocks to avoid unfortunately make that list. These companies
Buy the rumor, sell the news is an old saw among investors. But is it accurate? As investors are seeing in 2023, good news can be bad news and vice versa. That’s true of tech stocks as it is to the broader economy. In fact, tech stocks can be more affected by positive or negative
SYDNEY — Qantas Airways QAN, -1.69% said its fuel bill for the first half of fiscal 2024 could increase by 200 million Australian dollars (US$128.82 million) due to higher oil prices and a lower Australian dollar. Australia’s flag carrier said Monday that it expects its first-half fuel bill to rise by 7.7% to A$2.8 billion
In this article AVGO PEG SO CVX BMY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Michael Wirth, CEO of Chevron. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Dividend-paying stocks can help enhance portfolio returns, but investors will need to perform their due diligence as they sift through the names. Investors should carefully assess these companies by paying attention to
What’s your priority as an investor? Maybe it’s income opportunities. Or, you might seek a good value. Perhaps you only buy stocks with strong upward momentum. But if your answer is “all of the above,” then you’ll definitely want to take a look at Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) stock. Some financial traders might have reservations about investing
In recent years, the cybersecurity market in 2023 has boomed as more and more businesses and individuals begin relying on digital platforms and cloud services. This has led to the emergence of cybersecurity stocks to sell. However, since the U.S. Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates early last year, the global economic outlook has become
The Big 3 is in a labor bind…and some investors are starting to bet against General Motors (NYSE:GM), Ford (NYSE:F) and Chrysler owner Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) as the United Auto Workers strike drags on. Ford, GM and Stellantis are among the top 10 most shorted auto stocks as of Sept. 18, according to research from S3
The bottle Barr Hill Gin, $39.99 The back story Some of you may be familiar with the expression, “You’re the bee’s knees.” But what about the Bee’s Knees cocktail? The classic Prohibition-era drink — a mix of gin, honey and lemon — has been finding fans of late. Trendy bars are featuring it on their
The so-called “Magnificent 7” stocks surged in 2023, contributing to a market rebound in an outsized manner. The stocks’ presumed overrepresentation has investors considering other investments in their place. While tech has been the clear winner thus far in 2023, there’s plenty of reason to assume that other sectors will be strong moving forward. That