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Jim, we were talking earlier in the show today to a strategist. Uh, smart guy, he recently cut his target for the SPX to 5900. Uh, but we were asking him what he still likes, and he brought up Big Tech very quickly and his reasons were listen,
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United States stocks closed with major gains on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on some tariffs, marking a reversal from days earlier when Trump said the policy would “never change.”
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 2,962 points, or 7.8%, marking the index’s best day since 2020.
The S&P 500 jumped 9.5%,
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Three of the Dow’s 30 components make for sensational buys amid a historic sell-off.
Long before the S&P 500 became Wall Street’s benchmark index, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 1.56%) was viewed as the best barometer of the stock market’s health.
Stock market sell-offs like the one we’re currently experiencing are challenging periods for investors. However, with every challenge comes an opportunity to improve. For me, sell-offs are an opportunity to buy high-quality dividend stocks at lower prices, which enables me to lock in higher dividend yields. That allows me to generate even more passive income,
Good morning. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the termination of IT and consulting contracts with companies like Accenture and Deloitte, saying the contracts represent “$5.1 billion in wasteful spending.” Hegseth also said he was terminating contracts that support “non-essential” activities, like DEI, climate matters, and the Pentagon’s COVID-19 response. Read the full story.
Bank of America recently announced a series of dividends on various preferred stock, a move that provides insight into its financial strategy amidst ongoing market volatility. Despite this, the company’s stock price fell 15% last month. This decline aligns with broader market trends affected by recent tariff-related trade tensions causing uncertainty in financial markets,
Procter & Gamble recently announced an increase in its quarterly dividends for both common and preferred stocks to $1.0568 per share, indicating a focus on shareholder returns. Despite this positive move, the company’s share price declined by 2.29% over the last quarter. During this period, the broader market saw significant volatility primarily due to tariff uncertainties,
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In the midst of the global market sell-off triggered by President Donald Trump‘s tariffs, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett has seen a significant increase in his net worth.
What Happened: Since the beginning of 2025, Buffett’s wealth has grown by $11.5 billion.
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