Dow Jones Today: Stock Futures Lower Ahead of Key Inflation Reading
Stock futures were lower Wednesday ahead of the release of closely watched consumer price inflation data, as the U.S. equities market looks to rebound from a downturn yesterday that ended a weeklong rally.
Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq were each down 0.3%, while those linked to the S&P 500 were off 0.2%.
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Read More5 Best Investments for Military Families
Serving in the military doesn’t afford much free time, which can make it tough to research and choose the best investments. The good news is that many savings and investment opportunities can help you prepare for a comfortable future—without adding a lot of time or stress to your busy schedule. Here are five of the best investments for military members to consider.
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Read MorePlans for West Bridgford retirement complex downsized to ‘smaller scheme’ and to be submitted next year
McCarthy Stone, the retirement home developer behind the West Bridgford project, has announced changes to its original scheme, shifting its plans for a large-scale retirement complex to a smaller, more market-responsive development.
The site, located on the grounds of the former police station, has remained an empty,
Read MoreStrategies for Hedging Risks in Utility Stocks
Investing in utility stocks can feel like navigating a minefield. Market fluctuations and regulatory changes can wreak havoc on your portfolio. But don’t worry! By employing smart hedging strategies,
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Read MoreThe fight over Jerome Powell puts Elon Musk at odds with Wall Street
- Elon Musk signaled support for eroding the independence of the Federal Reserve, setting off alarm bells for some investors.
- There’s little appetite on Wall Street for undermining the central bank or ousting Jerome Powell.
- Industry experts told BI that markets regulate Trump’s actions with the Fed, despite Musk’s influence.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Alert: Buy Buffett’s Magic Line In The Sand
Investment Alert: Buy Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Under $57
Disclaimer: Investment Alerts have a medium to long-term time horizon. These do not constitute financial advice and you should contact a financial advisor before deciding whether it is appropriate for your individual circumstances.
This might be among the shorter trade alerts of the year but that won’t make it any less valuable if we’re right.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
1 Virtually Unknown Driller Is Way Undervalued
When it comes to energy stocks, some names leap off the pages. Exxon, Valero, Conoco Phillips are all well-known but what about the lesser known names, is there an opportunity to find one trading at bargain basement prices there?
We stumbled across one such firm that likely has never crossed the radars of most investors.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
200 Billion Reasons To Buy This Payment Processor
The Shift4 story begins like many tech legends – with founders working out of their parents’ basements. However, in addition to the fact that Shift4 isn’t based in Silicon Valley, there is a key difference between this company and its tech peers. Shift4 wasn’t founded by a college dropout. In fact, its founder didn’t go to college at all.
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