We entered this year with a weak if expanding economy. The most recent QCEW suggests that in all of 2024 only about 0.8%, or 1.25 million, new jobs were added, less than the likely population growth last year.
While some of the Oracle of Omaha's investing rules have proved fungible during his six decades as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, one of his key investment traits is unbendable.
Shift4 sees the deal deepening its strategic presence in Australia and New Zealand, providing a significant opportunity to offer its full suite of software and payments solutions in the region
Former Vice President Mike Pence has lauded President Donald Trump for his stern measures to thwart Iran’s nuclear ambitions, enhancing the security of the United States, Israel, and the free world.
The Nifty IT index lagged the broader market, with all 10 constituents in the red. Infosys, TCS, and HCL Technologies led the decline, falling up to 2.5% in early trade.
Among the Main Street catalysts traders look forward to in the new week are S&P’s flash private sector activity readings for June, the personal income and spending report for May, two June consumer confidence readings, and the weekly jobless claims data.
There is no point in preparing your portfolio for the new Big Beautiful Bill, just as there is no point in preparing your home for a Chinese invasion. Both are possible, but we are not there yet.
After serving in Vietnam as a U.S. Marine, Smith acquired an aircraft maintenance company and a few commercial jets to start FedEx, which began delivery operations in 1973.
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India VIX spiked 5% and broader markets remained weak amid geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts flagged 24,880 as immediate support for Nifty, with resistance near 25,220.
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs.
This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.
Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. But they are at the whim of volatile macroeconomic factors that influence capital spending (like interest rates), and the market seems convinced that demand will slow.
Due to this bearish outlook, the industry has tumbled by 2.3% over the past six months. This drawdown was disheartening since the S&P 500 held its ground.
A company with profits isn’t always a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the market seems to be baking in a prolonged downturn
as the industry has shed 2.3% over the past six months. This drop was disappointing since the S&P 500 stood firm.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
Banks serve as the backbone of the economy, facilitating lending, deposits, and financial services that keep businesses and consumers moving forward. But concerns about loan losses and tightening regulations have tempered enthusiasm,
and over the past six months, the banking industry has pulled back by 6.9%. This drop was disappointing since the S&P 500 stood firm.
A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always.
Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention.
These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
