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September 20, 2023

S&P 500 inches higher after Fed leaves rates unchanged as expected: Live updates

The S&P 500 was little changed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it would leave interest rates unchanged but indicated another hike on the horizon. The broad index slid just 0.1%, […]

September 19, 2023

Morgan Stanley identifies high-growth defensive stocks amid economic slowdown concerns

Amid concerns of an economic slowdown and potential recession, Morgan Stanley’s equity strategists have spotlighted a selection of defensive stocks expected to deliver robust growth and strong returns. These stocks, […]

September 19, 2023

Why a Wall Street stock downgrade means more for your money than an upgrade

A fundamental imbalance exists between Wall Street “buys” and “sells.” For example, how should an investor interpret a recent upgrade of DoorDash stock and the downgrades of both Dropbox and […]

September 18, 2023

U.S. stocks are mixed as investors look toward Fed meeting this week

Investing.com — U.S. stocks were mixed on Monday morning as investors prepared for comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell this week, after the central bank’s latest decision on interest […]

September 18, 2023

Dow Jones, Nasdaq, S&P 500 weekly preview: Why did stocks drop on Friday?

The S&P 500 (SPX) lost 0.2% last week following a sentiment reversal on Friday, when the index dropped 1.2%. This way, the S&P 500 fell below the short-term supporting trend line, which […]

September 18, 2023

Stock Market Today: Dow ekes out gain as energy, tech rise; Fed meeting eyed

Investing.com — The Dow eked out a win Monday, as gains in tech and energy helped offset Tesla-led weakness in consumer stocks just a day ahead of the Federal Reserve’s two-day […]

September 15, 2023

9 Highest Dividend-Paying Stocks in the S&P 500

There’s a truism on Wall Street that the fastest way for a company to double its dividend yield is to see its share price cut in half. After all, it’s […]

September 15, 2023

7 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Now

The S&P 500 has performed well in 2023, and many stocks are now trading far higher than their 2022 lows. However, there are still plenty of high-quality stocks trading at […]

September 15, 2023

10 of the Best Stocks to Buy for 2023

The year 2022 was a lousy one for the stock market. Even after factoring in dividends, the S&P 500 fell 19.4% in those 12 months, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite took a 33.1% haircut. […]

September 15, 2023

Crypto Market Shows Resilience, Bitcoin Trades at Week’s High

The cryptocurrency market has shown signs of recovery, with Bitcoin trading at $26,647.86 as of Friday, marking a 1.33% gain in the last 24 hours and its highest price for the week. Ethereum also […]

September 15, 2023

Nasdaq drops over 1% as chipmakers, megacap growth stocks slide

By Ankika Biswas and Shristi Achar A (Reuters) -The Nasdaq fell more than 1% on Friday to lead declines in Wall Street’s main indexes as chipmakers fell on concerns over […]

September 15, 2023

Stocks were falling as investors await direction from the Fed on rates

U.S. stocks were falling on Friday as investors turn their attention to the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. At 12:40 ET (16:40 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 170 […]

September 13, 2023

U.S. stocks rise after inflation report; Fed meeting in focus

U.S. stocks were rising after the annualized core inflation reading for August met expectations, stoking hopes the Federal Reserve is reaching the end of its interest rate increases. At 11:19 […]

September 12, 2023

Fed meeting comes during historically tough week for US stocks

NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. stock market could be set for a rocky second half of September, particularly the week after the September 15 monthly options expiration, […]

September 12, 2023

Why large-cap stocks are a better bet for the rest of 2023 — and 10 you want to own

Seasonal tendencies for the U.S. stock market between now and the end of the year will favor large-cap stocks over small caps. That has to be particularly disappointing for beleaguered […]

September 12, 2023

Why large-cap stocks are a better bet for the rest of 2023 — and 10 you want to own

Seasonal tendencies for the U.S. stock market between now and the end of the year will favor large-cap stocks over small caps. That has to be particularly disappointing for beleaguered […]

September 11, 2023

Dow Jones, Nasdaq, S&P 500 weekly preview: Goldman sees ‘a choppy path for equities’ in near term

(SPX) fell 1.3% last week after previously recording two consecutive weekly green candles. Nasdaq Composite Index (IXIC) dropped nearly 2% as investors were adding value amid fears that the Federal Reserve will […]

September 11, 2023

U.S. stocks are rising on hopes for Fed rate pause; inflation data in view

U.S. stocks were rising on hopes the Federal Reserve will leave rates unchanged when it meets this month, as investors anticipate nearing the end of its interest rate increases. At […]

September 9, 2023

The case for owning stocks over bonds is crumbling

A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of […]

September 8, 2023

U.S. stocks edge higher as S&P 500 attempts to snap 3-day losing streak

S&P 500 remains on track for a weekly loss U.S. stocks traded slightly higher Friday afternoon, after a downbeat, holiday-shortened week which has been plagued by worries over rising yields […]

September 8, 2023

Cash is still king, says Barclays. Here are six of its investment ideas.

Critical information for the U.S. trading day Benchmark Treasury yields are back within several basis points of their highest level in about 16 years. And stocks don’t like it. Early futures […]

September 7, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Drop Might Be Telling Us Something, Here’s Why

U.Today – is currently down 15% in the third quarter of 2023, despite U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs moving closer to approval and a buoyant stock market. Bitcoin might be telling us something, […]

September 7, 2023

U.S. stock futures mixed, Chinese exports fall – what’s moving markets

U.S. stock futures pointed to a mixed open for equities on Wall Street, as investors examine how recent services sector data and a closely-watched Federal Reserve survey could impact the […]

September 7, 2023

U.S. stocks are mixed as investors continue to worry about rising interest rates

U.S. stocks were mixed, with declines led by tech stocks, as investors continued to worry about elevated oil prices and rising interest rates. At 11:37 (15:37 GMT) the Dow Jones Industrial […]

September 7, 2023

These four Dow stocks take top prizes for dividend growth

There is a correlation between a high rate of dividend growth and excellent returns among stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average Investors love dividend stocks, but there are different […]

September 6, 2023

U.S. stocks are falling on higher oil prices and inflation worries

U.S. stocks were falling on Wednesday, extending a slow start to September as investors look forward to the Federal Reserve’s meeting later this month. At 10:49 ET (14:49 GMT), the Dow […]

September 3, 2023

A stormy September for U.S. stocks may lie ahead. What investors need to know about Wall Street’s worst month.

A fierce artificial intelligence-led rally in the U.S. stock market ran out of steam in August, with the S&P 500 index on pace to suffer its worst month in six […]

September 3, 2023

1 Stock to Buy, 1 Stock to Sell This Week: Airbnb, Kroger

U.S. ISM services PMI, Fed speakers in focus during holiday-shortened week. Airbnb is a buy on news it will be joining the S&P 500. Kroger will struggle amid expected earnings […]

September 2, 2023

Fund manager who outperformed the S&P 500 since 1989: These are my best and worst stock picks

Joel Tillinghast has picked his share of winning stocks. The legendary mutual fund manager has run Fidelity Low-Priced Stock since its launch in December 1989. Since then, the fund has posted […]

September 1, 2023

Stock Market Today: Dow in best week since July as jobs data boost Fed pause bets

Investing.com — The Dow on Friday notched its best week since July, as a monthly jobs report showing cooling wage growth in July, underpinned optimism that slowing inflation will likely […]