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I’ve been active in the markets for roughly 30 years, gaining perspective across multiple market cycles. The dotcom bubble of the 2000s and the 2008 subprime crisis have been very valuable lessons.
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The selloff in long-term Treasury bonds intensified Monday, sending yields to multi-decade highs and pushing the prices of long-duration bond ETFs to some of their lowest levels in years.
The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond climbed to 5.15%, its highest level since 2007.
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Retirees should remember the rules for taking benefits before turning 67.
They should also check their official earnings record for any mistakes.
Americans are eligible to start receiving Social Security benefits at age 62, but figuring out how much they’re supposed to receive can be confusing.
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Hold the champagne — Jamie Dimon just gave investors a cause for pause. The JPMorgan Chase CEO told Bloomberg (1) the markets may have “too much exuberance” and he’s “kind of a skeptic.”
These comments come at a time when the stock market has rallied sharply off its March lows.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), a memory and storage chip maker, closed Monday at $681.54, down 5.95%. The stock swung lower after early gains as reports pointed to a broader semiconductor sell-off, valuation worries following an AI-driven rally, and investor debate over memory-market risks tied to Samsung strike headlines and China exposure.
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Shares of Covista (CVSA) have gained 4.3% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $122.93, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $156.25 indicates a potential upside of 27.1%.
As inflation pressures rise amid higher energy costs, major Asian markets have shown mixed performance with investor sentiment being influenced by geopolitical uncertainties and economic indicators. In this environment, identifying high growth tech stocks in Asia requires a focus on companies that demonstrate resilience and adaptability to shifting market dynamics while capitalizing on emerging technological trends.
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Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU), a Latin American digital banking and financial services provider, closed Monday at $12.29, up 0.78%. The stock moved as traders continued to reassess Nu’s recent record Q1 results against rising credit provisions and margin pressures. Investors are watching how profitability holds up as loan growth and digital banking expansion continue.
Kevin Warsh officially took the reins at the Federal Reserve on May 15, 2026, after Senate confirmation on May 13. For anyone wondering what kind of central bank chief he’ll be, his confirmation hearing offered a fairly direct answer: the hawkish kind.
“Inflation is a choice, and the Fed must take responsibility for it,” Warsh told lawmakers on April 21,
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Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) holds 1,300 US small-cap stocks with a 0.05% expense ratio and has returned 156% over the past decade by using a buffer methodology that reduces forced selling compared to the Russell 2000. iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is up 35% over one year versus VB’s 10%,
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