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The S&P 500’s growth for Q4 2024 heavily depends on technology stocks, according to Barclays strategists. Historically, January’s performance often sets the tone for large-cap US equities. Barclays analysis shows that a January decline typically results in a median annual return of +2.5%, while gains exceeding 1.5% in January are linked to a median return of +11.4% for the year.

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It was 1965 when Warren Buffett became the CEO of the Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 1.42%) (BRK.B 1.38%) investment company. He and his team now oversee a $290 billion portfolio of publicly traded stocks in addition to dozens of private,

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Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has built a fortune that has outperformed the stock market over decades. Known for his wisdom and straightforwardness, Buffett’s insights on investing resonate with both beginners and seasoned professionals. His strategy has provided shareholders with nearly 20% annualised returns from 1965 to 2023,

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Canadian oil and gas stocks fell the most this year, even as US producers rallied, after Alberta’s premier warned that the incoming Trump administration is likely to put tariffs on oil and gas imports.

An index of Canadian energy producers fell 1.4%, the most since Dec. 18,

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NEW YORK —  Most U.S. stocks rose Tuesday following an encouraging update on inflation, though drops for Eli Lilly and other influential stocks kept indexes in check.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 rose 0.1% as three out of every four stocks in the index climbed. The Dow Jones industrial average added 221 points,

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Justin Trudeau says Canada is ready to respond with counter-tariffs against the US if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to begin a trade war in North America.

Speaking on MSNBC’s Inside With Jen Psaki, the outgoing Canadian prime minister said his government isn’t looking for a trade fight with the new administration but will have to retaliate if the US puts tariffs on Canadian products.

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If you’re looking for steady income, dividend stocks are a powerful tool providing regular cash payouts as you wait for stock price appreciation.

While no dividend are paid out at the behest of the Board of Directors and so never guaranteed, four top dividend stocks to consider this year include Genuine Parts Company (GPC),

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Tuesday that it was suing Capital One for misleading consumers about their savings account interest rates and “cheating” them out of more than $2 billion in interest.

The agency said in a statement Capital One deceived holders of its “360 Savings” account by conflating it with its newer and higher-yield savings account option,

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