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The Japanese government is planning to raise a total of 1.5 billion dollars for so-called “impact investing,” to help African nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote other policies.

An announcement is expected at the meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD, to be held in Yokohama over three days from Wednesday.

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Shares of Miami International Holdings (NYSE: MIAX) have seen a very successful public debut, as investors like this rapidly growing group of stock exchanges, which have seen some real operating …

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Options traders are still targeting INTC, with overall options volume running at double the intraday average volume. So far, 776,000 calls have been exchanged in comparison to 353,000 puts. The weekly …

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I realized strong profits trading options on Pan American Silver and other miners, but emphasize options are risky. Read more on PAAS options trading here.

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As “The Simpsons” nuclear energy baron C. Montgomery Burns would say in his slow catch phrase: “… excellent.”

Though they have a history of volatility, nuclear-focused ETFs have been benefiting considerably this year from rising power usage.

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One of the best ways to keep your portfolio safe and generate passive income is with high-yield exchange-traded funds (ETFs). For one, these ETFs and their holdings can help smooth out the volatile ride when markets drop.

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Will lower mortgage rates heat up the housing market?

Right now, mortgage rates are at their lowest level in nearly a year.

Last week, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to just above 6.5%.

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• The Dow Jones eased further below 45,000 to start the new week.
• Equities are taking a breather after last week’s bullish showing.
• A quiet start to the week gives way to this year’s Jackson Hole symposium.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) eased slightly on Monday,

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• Target, Walmart, Lowe’s and The Home Depot report earnings this week.
• Investors are cautious ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech on Friday.
• S&P 500, Dow Jones and NASDAQ all spend much of Monday in the negative.
• Analysts are worried that soft retail demand and tariff-induced price increases could crimp retailers.

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