Donald Trump's Victory Could Disrupt Commodities, Put Australia In Precarious Position
A second Donald Trump mandate could lead to marked shifts in global commodity prices, spurred by his pro-fossil fuel policies, potential tariffs, and aggressive trade stances.
Oxford Economics noted that Trump has campaigned to “unleash a new ear for fossil fuels,” as deregulation of the U.S.
Discovery of Oriental fruit fly triggers quarantine in parts of OC
Efforts are underway in Orange County to stop the invasion of an unwelcomed pest. The county is working with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to target the Oriental fruit fly.
“They’re not native to California, and they would be detrimental if we allow them to be established here in the state,”
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Read MoreApple near launching AI wall tablet for home control, Bloomberg says
Apple (AAPL) is close to launching a wall-mounted display capable of controlling appliances, handling videoconferencing, and using AI to navigate apps, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. The tech giant is preparing to announce the device as soon as March and will position it as a command center for the home,
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Read MoreWhere Will Apple Stock Be in 5 Years?
This consumer tech powerhouse has been a market-crushing investment.
Apple (AAPL 0.57%) is worth a whopping $3.4 trillion as of this writing (Nov. 9), making it one of America’s best corporate success stories. The company is an innovator and disruptor that puts its customer base first,
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Read MoreMortgage Rates Aren’t Moving in the Same Direction as the Federal Funds Rate—Here’s Why
Key Takeaways
- The 30-year fixed mortgage rate average was 6.89% on Thursday.
- Mortgage rates are tied to the 10-year Treasury yield, typically 2 or 3 percentage points above the yield.
- On Thursday, the yield was around 4.45%, its highest level in three months.
The Burst
1 Stock To Buy For Hurricane Season
When hurricanes hit, disaster strikes for homeowners and insurers, but for retailers it’s boom time. Among the top stocks to buy when the East Coast states are ravaged by storms is Home Depot.
The company has consistently demonstrated its resilience and adaptability during natural disasters, including hurricanes. The rush to replenish supplies for repairs,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
S&P 500 Near 5,000, Now What?
If ever the saying that the market can go remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent applied, now would be that time, especially for the bears.
With the S&P 500 within touching distance of 4,900 by the close of last week, it’s now within spitting distance of 5,000, a figure that seemed so far out of reach just a year or so ago when it was close to 3,500,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Is SNAP a Buy After the Crash?
When a stock bombs, it’s usually best to run for cover. Every once in a while, though, it’s worth a closer look. If the fundamentals are strong, the future prospects are good, and the selloff was overblown, it’s possible the company’s stock is on sale.
So many stocks have dipped to record lows in recent months that it makes it tough to separate the great buys from the risky ones.