The bull market has pushed the S&P 500 up 22% over the past year, but historically, the popular barometer has averaged about 10% returns annually. One strategy to beat the index is to invest in companies that are growing revenue or earnings at higher rates. Stocks might bounce around in the near term,
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Returning 25% in 2024, the S&P 500 delivered a record-breaking year for stock market investors. A resilient global economy coupled with interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve continues to fuel optimism toward a strong outlook. Investors have also cheered results from the technology sector, where developments in artificial intelligence (AI) are already proving transformative for various industries.
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There are 10 companies in the world that currently have a market cap of more than $1 trillion. It would be reasonable to assume that none of these businesses have bargain stocks.
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The bullet points we mentioned do all contribute to inflation. But there is another less popular explanation for this latest move higher: Maybe the Federal Reserve is getting its monetary policy wrong and should not be cutting interest rates.
Should that really be so hard to believe?
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Pumpjacks draw out oil and gas from wells near Calgary in September, 2023. America’s dependence on Canada’s natural resources may be a weapon to level the battlefield in the face of import tariff threats from President-elect Trump.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press
To the extent that these things can ever fully be counted,
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After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it’s evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $310.0 and $575.0 for UnitedHealth Group, spanning the last three …
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There is renewed talk of a coal power comeback in the United States,
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The total value of all cryptocurrencies in circulation currently stands at $3.5 trillion, which is near a record high. Bitcoin (BTC 0.72%) accounts for more than half of that value, thanks to its market capitalization of almost $2 trillion.
Bitcoin has become a popular store of value for investors due to its decentralized nature,
According to a blog post by CoinDCX, those interested in investing can purchase JioCoin on their crypto exchange. This makes it available for both Indian as well as global investors.
However, the launch of JioCoin has also come under criticism.
Crypto analyst and author Sunil Aggarwal raised concerns over the token’s transparency and legitimacy,
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