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China's capital markets experienced a record net outflow of $45.7 billion in November, marking the largest monthly deficit in this category.
Today's Stocks & Topics: LDOS - Leidos Holdings Inc., Market Wrap, CVE - Cenovus Energy Inc., TRIP - Tripadvisor Inc., China Sees Record $45.7 Billion Capital Outflow in November, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Housing Cost, CCL - Carnival Corp., Consumer Spending, Short Selling vs. Put Options, 401k Withdrawal.
As the holiday season approaches, there are valuable strategies to help consumers navigate festive spending without breaking the bank.
Today's Stocks & Topics: DHR - Danaher Corp., NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, Market Wrap, MU - Micron Technology Inc., Expert Tips for Saving Money During the Holiday Season, Covered Calls, DOW - Dow Inc., ETFs Analysis, Liquidity Numbers, IONQ - IonQ Inc., OKE - ONEOK Inc.
Investor caution, ahead of the Federal Reserve's coming interest rate decision, is the probable trigger for eight consecutive days of losses in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Today's Stocks & Topics: MTW - Manitowoc Co., CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., Oil, Protect Yourself from Identity Theft, DHI - D.R. Horton Inc., KBH - KB Home, DRIP Stocks, HSY - Hershey Co., The Fed and Interest Rates, PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., WSM - Williams-Sonoma Inc., ORI - Old Republic International Corp., Nuclear Energy.
With identity theft on the rise, it's crucial to take proactive steps to safeguard personal information.
Today's Stocks & Topics: AAON - AAON Inc., Market Wrap, Covered Calls, VLTO - Veralto Corp., Protect Yourself from Identity Theft, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., TJX - TJX Cos., DDS - Dillard's Inc., Sentiment, DVN - Devon Energy Corp., U.S. – China Trade War.
Wall Street strategists anticipate a potentially challenging year ahead for U.S. stocks, with projections suggesting modest returns amid heightened policy uncertainty and elevated market valuations.
Today's Stocks & Topics: TGT - Target Corp., Market Wrap, LECO - Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., LECOLincoln Electric Holdings Inc., The Delicate Balance of U.S. Stocks in 2025, SLB - Schlumberger Ltd., BBWI - Bath & Body Works Inc., Chapman University Economic Forecast, JRS - Nuveen Real Estate Income Fund, TER - Teradyne Inc., VICI - VICI Properties Inc., Trade Policy.
In spite of a strong stock market rally, analysts are cautioning about potential volatility in early 2025.
(The so-called "Santa rally" is fueled by positive economic indicators and supportive Federal Reserve policies but there is some concern regarding high valuations and geopolitical risks.)
Today's Stocks & Topics: KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., Market Wrap, TSLA - Tesla Inc., ONTO - Onto Innovation Inc., The Santa Rally Gains Traction Amid Positive Economic Signals, Equity and Retirement, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Budget Deficit, REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., UMC - United Microelectronics Corp. ADR, SPMO - Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF, Robotaxis.
Investment suitability is a crucial concept that ensures investments align with an investor's risk tolerance, financial goals, and personal circumstances.
(Governed by FINRA Rule 2111, it requires advisors and brokers to recommend investments that are appropriate for their clients' profiles, considering factors such as age, financial situation, and investment objectives.)
Today's Stocks & Topics: GBX - Greenbrier Cos. Inc., NSRGY - Nestle S.A. ADR, BJ - BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc., Market Wrap, What is Investment Suitability, MSTR - MicroStrategy Inc., GCT – Giga Cloud Technology Inc., Price Index Numbers, BAC - Bank of America Corp., GBTC - Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF, EZBC - Franklin Bitcoin ETF, PHG -Koninklijke Philips N.V. ADR, Merger Between Advertisement Business.
Concerns over the regime change in Syria and its implications for regional stability have prompted a flight to traditional safe-haven assets like gold.
Today's Stocks & Topics: BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, Market Wrap, LULU - Lululemon Athletica inc., WTV - WisdomTree U.S. Value Fund, SVOL - Simplify Volatility Premium ETF, Gold Prices Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions in Syria, VITL - Vital Farms Inc., BITX - 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF, Money Markets to Stocks, FBTC - Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, WMMVY - Wal-Mart de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V. ADR, ASO - Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc., Tariffs-Deportation and The Housing Industry.
U.S. financial markets are experiencing unprecedented overvaluation, and as market valuation becomes a target for investment behavior, it loses reliability as an economic health indicator.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Stop Orders, Market Wrap, SPGI - S&P Global Inc., PLD - Prologis Inc., Should Central Banks Target Financial Decisions?, Inherited IR-A, RYAN - Ryan Specialty Holdings Inc., VSGX - Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF, Trailing Stops, Timing the Market, WTV - WisdomTree U.S. Value Fund, SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, Trump and the Oil Industry Production.
For those knowledgeable about real estate, property tax liens might offer a unique investment avenue.
Today's Stocks & Topics: DVN - Devon Energy Corp., Market Wrap, Tariffs, Property Tax Liens: A Niche Investment Opportunity, SBLK - Star Bulk Carriers Corp., Taking Profits, PGR - Progressive Corp., Foreign Companies in China, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., OLED - Universal Display Corp., VEEV - Veeva Systems Inc. Cl A, Europe and a Possible Trade War.
The U.S. will impose an aggressive set of export controls targeting China's semiconductor industry.
Today's Stocks & Topics: RING - iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF, Market Wrap, FTNT - Fortinet Inc., Biden's Tech Blockade: Semiconductor Showdown with China, WMT - Walmart Inc., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., Europe’s Defense Budget, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Company's Debt, Artificial Intelligence in Financial Markets, BX - Blackstone Inc., Meme Coins.
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