Downturn fear: allocating some of your investments to defensive stocks can help to reduce recession losses in your portfolio (Adobe stock image)
There is so much doom and gloom on the world news at the moment, and it is becoming increasingly evident that a number of nations are on the precipice of a recession.
These two intriguing companies offer investors a steep discount and dividend worthy of consideration.
Dividend stocks are an incredibly popular option among investors, especially those looking for a steady income or to reinvest dividends to enable the power of compounding. Generally, these dividend stocks are more stable businesses,
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A 20-year deep-dive by HDFC Securities has debunked one of the most common myths in mutual fund investing — that past short-term outperformance guarantees future success. The analysis, spanning data from 2005 to 2025, reveals that investors often chase funds based on their 1-year or 3-year returns, only to find that these “hot” funds rarely sustain their momentum.
Oct. 1 (UPI) — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will be permitted to stay on the central bank board at least through next year after legal questions over her termination by U.S. President Donald Trump.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Cook can remain on the job on an interim basis into 2026,
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As harvest season ramps up across Iowa, farmers are facing one of the most challenging years in recent memory. With China no longer buying American soybeans, the state’s number one crop is taking a direct hit, leaving producers with few options and mounting concerns about the future.
Since May, China has completely halted soybean purchases from the United States.
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If you’re a soon-to-be retiree who’s closing in fast on your investment goals, there’s something you should know before you clean out your desk and deposit your last paycheck.
Accumulating enough money is only half the battle when it comes to securing a comfortable retirement. A thoughtful withdrawal strategy matters as much as a disciplined savings habit.
This AI giant has seen earnings and its stock price take off in recent years.
The company has built an AI empire and is counting on trillions of dollars in infrastructure spending over the next few years.
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US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) began the historically bullish month of October with their second-best week of inflows since launch, signaling renewed investor optimism.
Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded $3.24 billion worth of cumulative net positive inflows over the past week, nearly matching their record of $3.38 billion in the week ending Nov.
» Read more about: Bitcoin ETFs kickstart ‘Uptober’ with $3.2B in second-best week on record »
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