Stock market sell-off: Why these stocks are in the green amid the pain
Not every sector is getting pummeled by the Trump tariff rout that is currently enveloping the broader markets.
Consumer staples — from companies that sell soda to those offering healthcare services and energy — continue to attract their fair share of inflows as traders seek out businesses less tied to economic cyclicality.
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Read MoreStock market today: Sell-off worsens as Wall Street mulls how much pain Trump will take for economy
The U.S. stock market’s sell-off is worsening Monday, and it’s heading toward its worst day since 2022 as Wall Street questions how much pain President Donald Trump is willing for the economy to endure in order to get what he wants.
The S&P 500 was down as much as 3% in afternoon trading,
Read MoreTrump says US will experience 'period of transition' when asked if economy could see a recession this year
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President Donald Trump sits down with Maria Bartiromo on ‘Sunday Morning Futures.’
President Donald Trump declined to explicitly rule out a full-blown recession for the U.S. economy this year, telling Maria Bartiromo in a recent “Sunday Morning Futures”
Read MoreRecession ahead? Why the US economy is on shaky ground under Trump
The United States economy is grappling with mixed signals, raising concerns about a possible recession in 2025. While some key economic indicators point to a slowdown, members of the Trump administration remain confident that the economy is on the right track despite certain challenges.
Recent data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that over 150,000 jobs were added in February,
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Read More3 Safe-Haven Stocks to Buy Now as the Market Sells Off
With the S&P 500 now in correction and stocks selling off quickly, investors are understandably looking for safe-haven stocks to preserve their capital and keep their portfolios guarded from potentially turbulent market conditions ahead.
Luckily, there are still several companies that could offer some degree of security. Among the safest stocks to buy now for both current security and potential long-term returns are Abbott Labs,
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Market Commentary: The Perfect Portfolio Revealed
Picking stocks is hard enough but how do you decide what amount to allocate to each stock? Portfolio construction is an art unto itself. Done well, a portfolio can withstand economic storms. Done poorly, the results can be catastrophic.
For two contrasting perspectives, look no further than Berkshire Hathaway versus ARK Invest during 2022.
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The Single Best ETF to Buy for 2024?
By many measures, the stock market is overextended now yet calls for a correction have vanished with the wind in recent weeks.
Within a few weeks, though, we expect the market will find a plateau and turnaround. If it does top as expected and start a new downtrend, one index above all others could be the top performer in 2024.
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