How much interest can a 3-year CD account earn now?
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In some economic climates, maintaining access to your funds is the top priority, even if it means losing out on some profitable opportunities with select savings accounts or savvy investments.
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Read MoreDow Jones Stocks Could Be the Perfect Portfolio for 2026 Now That Google’s in the Mix. Here’s 3 Ways to Profit.
I’m old-fashioned when it comes to my stock indexes. I like the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) best.
The S&P 500 ($SPX) and Nasdaq-100 ($IUXX) may be more popular,
Why strong delivery numbers may not be enough to give the stock a boost
Tesla (TSLA 3.63%) is a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) market, and a key metric many investors often look for is how many deliveries it made during the past quarter. Strong delivery numbers can be a great sign of rising demand and that the business is doing well.
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Read MoreWhat to expect from July's Bank of Canada interest rate update
Another Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate update is scheduled this month, and you may be bracing yourself for the Crown corporation’s latest decision.
In June, Canada’s central bank held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent for the fifth time since October 2025. The governing council cited that the “conflict in the Middle East” continues into its fourth month.
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Read MoreHow Investing in Bitcoin Could Make You a Millionaire
Many investors assume that the days of quickly becoming a millionaire by buying and holding Bitcoin (BTC 1.35%) are over, and they’re probably right. The $1.2 trillion asset isn’t about to double in value overnight.
On the other hand, there’s still a compelling case to be made that routinely buying and holding Bitcoin can be a major contributor to a sensible wealth-building strategy that involves other assets.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Why This Might Still Be a Long-Term Winner
Leonardo DRS is one of those under-the-radar defense companies powering some of the most advanced military systems in the world. From sensors and tactical computing to ruggedized networking gear and combat vehicles, DRS builds much of the U.S. military’s digital backbone.
Shares are up more than 20% over the past year but have slipped nearly double digits since Q3 earnings.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is This The Most Reliable Passive-Income Engine?
Among the more compelling income opportunities in this corner of the market is Ares Capital, a business development company offering a nearly double-digit yield supported by one of the strongest credit platforms in the country.
That yield isn’t the main reason sophisticated investors pay attention, though. What distinguishes Ares Capital is the durability of the system generating those payouts.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Is This Dental Stock a Stunning Bargain?
Dentsply Sirona (NASDAQ: XRAY), one of the world’s largest makers of dental equipment and supplies, was created in 2016 when Dentsply merged with Sirona Dental Systems.
Fast forward to today, and the company is battling falling sales, mounting losses, and a stock price that has been hammered by more than 44% in the past year.
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