The consumer price index (CPI) revealed a less alarming rise in July, offering a small sigh of relief to markets that were anxious about President Donald Trump’s tariffs potentially driving prices up. The data, which came out on Tuesday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, gave a glimmer of hope that the Federal Reserve might […] More
Wall Street is keeping a close eye this week, as major indices are striving for new record highs, all while a fresh wave of political and economic uncertainty looms over the market. Investors are wading through a complicated mix of trade policy changes, an important inflation report, and a crucial meeting between two world leaders, […] More
Finding a high-growth dividend stock in today’s market can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, but Independent Bank Corp. might just fit the bill. As investors hunt for yield in every nook and cranny, this mid-sized regional bank based in Hanover, Massachusetts, is presenting a strong argument for those who value both […] More
In a market that’s constantly shifting due to inflation, interest rates, and global tariffs, consumers are changing their buying habits, and investors are having to rethink the brands they once trusted. So, which consumer stocks are worth keeping an eye on right now? They might not be the most glamorous names out there, but they’re […] More
The U.S. trade deficit took a significant dip in June, hitting its lowest point in almost two years. While the White House might celebrate this as a victory for its tariff strategy, economists are a bit more skeptical about whether this drop truly indicates that the policy is doing what it was meant to do. […] More
A disappointing U.S. jobs report sent shockwaves through the stock market on Thursday morning, triggering a widespread selloff across various sectors, including tech hardware, satellite communications, and telecoms, as concerns about a slowing economy took the spotlight. The report revealed that the U.S. economy added a mere 73,000 jobs last month, significantly lower than the […] More
Strong earnings from Meta and Microsoft, combined with an unexpected tariff break for Mexico, gave Wall Street a much-needed boost on Thursday, propelling the Nasdaq and S&P 500 toward new record highs. Tech Titans Power Market Gains Wall Street was buzzing with excitement Thursday morning, thanks to some impressive earnings reports from two of Silicon […] More
U.S. stocks saw a slight uptick on Tuesday, caught in the whirlwind of corporate earnings reports and the looming question of what the Federal Reserve will do next with interest rates. The S&P 500 managed a small gain of 0.1%, staying close to its all-time highs after five straight days of closing at peaks. The […] More
Markets brace for a high-stakes week with Fed decision, tech earnings, and geopolitical drama shaping investor mood The dollar reached its highest point in months on Monday, thanks to a new trade agreement between the United States and the European Union that has reignited investor optimism for a potential easing of global tensions, especially with […] More
The US stock market made a slight upward move on Friday, with major indexes lingering just below new record highs. Investors were busy sorting through a hectic week filled with trade talks, tech earnings, and some unusual political drama at the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up by 0.3%, while the S&P […] More
Stocks hover near highs, but rate outlook and tariffs stir caution. The bond market faced another setback on Thursday, as new evidence of U.S. labor strength dampened investor hopes for interest rate cuts this year. Treasury yields ticked up for the second consecutive day after weekly jobless claims dropped to their lowest point since April […] More
A Tariff Breakthrough Sends Wall Street Higher Wall Street experienced a surge of optimism on Wednesday, thanks to a new trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan that gave investors a reason to celebrate after months of tariff-related chaos. The US-Japan trade deal, which was announced late Tuesday, seemed to ease concerns and improve the […] More