WASHINGTON (AP) — The highly resilient U.S. economy was already showing signs of strain even before the launch of the Iran war, data released Friday showed, underscoring the risks that rising gasoline and energy prices may pose.
The economy barely grew in the final three months of last year,
The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:MGK) and the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEMKT:IWM) differ sharply in cost, yield, sector exposure, and long-term growth, with MGK tracking U.S. mega-cap growth stocks and IWM focusing on small-cap equities.
While both MGK and IWM provide broad U.S.
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The European market has recently faced challenges, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index declining by 3.79% amid heightened geopolitical tensions and soaring energy costs, prompting caution from the European Central Bank regarding inflation risks. In this environment of uncertainty, high-growth tech stocks in Europe are gaining attention for their potential to offer resilience and innovation-driven growth,
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Clorox suffered after the pandemic with slowing sales and a painful transition to a new CRM system.
The drop has made the dividend yield and valuation increasingly compelling.
Amid conflict in the Middle East, investors face deep uncertainty.
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Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and elevated oil prices continue to weigh on global stock markets.
Investors aiming to invest in stocks for the long term, despite the ongoing volatility, can consider the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts. These experts assess macroeconomic factors and sector and company-specific drivers before assigning their ratings.
The World Trade Organization’s 166 members appeared deeply divided as ministers gathered in the Cameroonian capital for a key conference starting Thursday, amid global economic turmoil linked to the Middle East war.
Over four days, WTO members will try to revitalise an institution weakened by geopolitical tensions, stalled negotiations,
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In this article, we explore the 10 Tech Stocks to Sell Right Now According to Cathie Wood.
Technology stocks have been on the back foot, having experienced a significant sell-off in the first quarter of 2026. The tech-heavy NASDAQ 100 is already down by 4%, and the underperformance raises serious concerns after years of blockbuster gains.
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The U.S. isn’t in a recession right now, but many investors are worried we’re headed there.
Goldman Sachs lifted its recession odds to 30% this week, up from its earlier estimate of 25%. Other economists are more pessimistic, with Moody’s predicting a 49% chance the U.S. will enter a recession in the next 12 months.
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Crypto asset manager 21Shares is expanding into actively managed exchange-traded products as the market moves beyond simple price-tracking funds.
Duncan Moir, president of 21shares, told Cointelegraph in an exclusive interview that because crypto is a nascent and growing asset class, it is particularly well-suited to active management.
He said the company combines bottom-up research on individual assets with quantitative and discretionary top-down strategies to manage risk and position portfolios,
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