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Wall Street opens higher while gold and silver claw back losses
NEW YORK — Wild swings that swept through financial markets overnight are calming a bit as Wall Street opens for trading. U.S. stocks are falling modestly early Monday following gains in Europe and sharp drops in Asia, while gold and silver prices rallied back from severe earlier losses. The S&
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Inside a turbulent year of tariffs, tensions and talks before India-US trade deal
When US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India on Monday, it appeared to mark a sudden turnaround in relations that had been strained for much of the past year. But the agreement — which Trump said includes India reducing purchases of Russian oil and buying more energy from the US — comes after months of tariff escalation,
Defensive ETFs Beyond Gold: Where to Invest When Metals Cool
Gold and silver posted their steepest declines in years, reversing sharply after a powerful rally that had pushed prices to record levels. Gold prices, which have added about 66.08% over the past year and 37.25% over the past six months, have fallen roughly 10.31% over the past five days and 5.35% in the most recent session.
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2 Vanguard ETFs I'm Buying Hand Over Fist if the Stock Market Crashes in 2026
It’s more important than ever to ensure you’re investing in the right places.
A whopping 80% of Americans are worried to some degree about a potential recession, according to a 2025 survey from financial association MDRT.
While nobody can predict the future, downturns are a natural part of the market cycle.
Nearly 1,000 Active ETFs Launched Last Year. Only About 150 Folded
The floodgates aren’t closing anytime soon.
Active management has become one of the dominant growth engines in the ETF market, and that was highlighted by a record number of fund launches last year. Issuers brought nearly 1,000 active ETFs to market, shattering the prior record of 584 in 2024,
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Trump Administrations New Tax Rule Puts Social Security at Risk
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Retirees will enjoy a generous new tax break in 2026, courtesy of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Eligible taxpayers who are 65 and over and whose income doesn’t exceed allowable limits will be able to take advantage of a new $6,000 increase to the standard deduction.
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Why I Can't Stop Buying These 3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks
These companies pay high-yielding and steadily rising dividends.
I think I have an addiction to buying dividend stocks. I love collecting the passive income they provide, which I often reinvest into buying additional dividend-paying stocks. As my passive income grows, I become more financially independent.
I recently bought even more shares of PepsiCo (PEP +1.65%),
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Tesla’s Next Move: Why Analysts See Either $500 or $350 Ahead
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The average Wall Street forecast for Tesla (TSLA) stock assumed that the share price will decline over the next 12 months.
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Despite gains in other business segments, Tesla’s automotive division revenue fell 11% year over year in Q4 2025.
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Tesla will now be a “show-me” story as the company shifts its focus toward robotics and AI.
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Cathie Wood Remains Bullish on Broadcom Amid AI and Datacenter Exposure
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the 10 Hottest Stocks to Buy in 2026.
On January 23, Cathie Wood made another purchase of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) shares, marking her fourth trade in the semiconductor firm this month. Through her Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK) and Ark Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW),
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