The stock market's Goldilocks moment has one big problem
The word “Goldilocks” is meme-ing out in US markets right now.
It’s a reference to how recent economic data has been neither too cold nor too hot. The labor market and consumer spending have been cooling lately, while inflation has remained relatively mild.
For the purposes of keeping interest rates on hold,
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Read MoreBest-performing debt ETFs: Top 5 schemes by 3-year CAGR returns
BHARAT Bond ETF – April 2033 led this category with a 3-year CAGR of 8.1%. See how the five leading funds compared.
Moneycontrol Desk
August 18, 2026 / 15:41 IST
The three-year CAGR return chart for the debt ETF category is led by BHARAT Bond ETF –
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Read MoreStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures extend losses amid US-Iran tensions
Shakira and Warren Buffett's son announce rebuilding of schools in Chocó
Shakira announced on Monday that she will mobilise funding to rebuild the Technological University of Chocó, damaged by the earthquake that struck Colombia on 10 August, as well as around ten non-university educational centres in one of the five departments worst affected by the quake.
The Barranquilla-born artist’s donation will not be made directly.
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Read MoreWarren Buffett and Greg Abel Keep Overlooking This Stock — but It's One of the Most Berkshire-Ready Picks on the Market
Key Points
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Its current dividend yield is sizeable, and based on a dividend with more resiliency than the market’s presuming.
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Most drugs have more of a defensive moat than it seems like the pharmaceutical industry ever truly enjoys.
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As cheap as it now is compared with past and projected earnings,
The Burst
Is IonQ’s Meteoric Rise a Breakthrough or Bubble?
IonQ has become one of the hottest names in quantum computing. The Maryland-based firm is pioneering trapped-ion technology, which uses charged atoms to process information in ways classical computers can’t.
Since its 2021 debut, IonQ’s stock has rocketed roughly 450%, including nearly 300% over the past year. Such explosive gains raise a tough question of whether IonQ the future of computing,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Brand Name Stock with Room to Run
Entertainment may have expanded well beyond Los Angeles, but its center of gravity hasn’t moved. From its base in Burbank, The Walt Disney Company continues to operate a global engine that spans film, television, streaming, sports, parks, merchandise, and travel. Competitors like Warner Bros.
Discovery and Skydance may circle potential mergers, but even a combined entity wouldn’t approach the depth or global reach Disney has spent generations building.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Could Lemonade’s AI Insurance Engine Turn $1 Billion Into $10 Billion
After months of market jitters, earnings season has brought a wave of upbeat results, and stocks tied to improving outlooks are rallying hard.
Many investors who sat on the sidelines during the downturn are now realizing they may have missed some exceptional entry points.
But the best opportunities are about finding businesses with a runway long enough to turn today’s price into tomorrow’s fortune.
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