Schlumberger SLB released its second-quarter 2026 earnings results, delivering strong earnings. Its performance has surpassed the analysts’ estimates, which brought SLB back into the spotlight. SLB shares grew 11% post releasing its results on July 24, 2026. Thus, ETFs having high exposure to this company drew the attention of investors.
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In this episode of Broadcast Retirement Network, we bring together leading voices on retirement income strategy and fiduciary considerations. Guests include John Schembari, Kutak Rock, Ed McIlveen, CFA, Francis, LLC, and Robert Scherzer, AIF of World Investment Advisors. We discuss what employers and fiduciaries should weigh when introducing (or evaluating) guaranteed lifetime income features within defined contribution plans—balancing participant needs,
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Investors flocking to long-duration U.S. Treasury ETFs for safety have instead been met with a “perfect storm for generational losses.” This historic crash stems from a fatal market misunderstanding: equating the zero default risk of the U.S.
High yield and long-term dividend growth make compelling investments.
Both of these energy stocks still trade at attractive valuations.
Fee-based cash flow supports reliable income through market cycles.
Income investors don’t have to choose between a high dividend yield and dividend growth.
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Andrew here. Tariffs are back. The Trump administration put new levies into effect around midnight in Washington. But unlike last time, businesses saw these coming, so don’t expect the same frantic scramble to shore up global trade and supply chains.
While these new measures appear more legally defensible,
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Shares of Intel Corp. INTC slid 7.9% in a single trading session on July 24, 2026, despite announcing better-than-expected second-quarter results. Impressively, this marked the fastest revenue growth rate for any period in almost 15 years for INTC.
The pullback was most likely caused by investors’
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A television station broadcasts Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, speaking after a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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Stocks fell on Wednesday,
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting.
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 90.8 in July from 92.2 in June.
Wind energy has strong long-term growth prospects, driven by supportive government policies, decarbonization efforts, and technological advancements that are improving efficiency and reducing costs. The rapid adoption of electric vehicles is also expected to drive greater demand for clean electricity and charging infrastructure, creating additional opportunities for renewable energy providers. However, the industry faces near-term challenges from rising input costs,
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