Live updates: Trump's trade war intensifies as he hits Brazil with 50% tariff
What to Know
- President Donald Trump told NBC News today that he plans to impose blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most trade partners, dismissing concerns that further tariffs could negatively impact the stock market or drive inflation.
- A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship across the country and granted class-action status to infants who would be affected by the president’s order.
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Read MoreU.S. tech stocks driving market rally with robust earnings and price momentum
What are we looking for?
U.S. technology companies showcasing strong earnings and impressive revenue growth, identified through Trading Central’s Quantamental Factor investing framework.
Tech shares have been making strong gains, with the SPDR Select Technology Sector fund ETF (XLK) outperforming all other SPDR sector ETFs with a 26.68-per-cent return over three months.
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Read More2 Dividend ETFs That Beat SCHD for Growth and Yield
Investing
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The SCHD is a fantastic dividend ETF and for good reason. But there are other similar ETFs that may be a better fit depending on investor needs.
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The growthier FDVV is a growthier income ETF while the DIV shines as a deep-value,
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Read MoreBills to cap credit card interest rates languish in Congress
As he sought to recapture the White House in 2024, Donald Trump promised to “put a temporary cap on credit card interest rates at 10%.” During his presidency, bipartisan lawmakers have introduced bills to cap credit card interest rates, but they’ve failed to advance.
Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Josh Hawley,
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Read MoreMalaysian PM warns Southeast Asia that trade war is not a ‘passing storm’
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned Wednesday that global trade is being weaponized as Southeast Asia’s foreign ministers held annual talks ahead of the looming threat of U.S. trade tariffs.
Concerns about U.S. tariffs have jolted the Association of Southeast Asian Nations,
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Read MoreThe Burst
I Finally Found an 8% Yielder
Real estate, REITs, dividend stocks, you name it. I’m always looking for new ways to make my money work while I sleep. And one stock I found that’s super interesting for passive income is Main Street Capital (NASDAQ: MAIN).
It has the hallmarks of being one of the best passive income machines I’ve seen,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Datadog Just Cracked the S&P 500, Wall Street Thinks It’s Just Getting Started
Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is officially joining the S&P 500 on July 9. Shares are up by more than 15% since the announcement, adding to what’s already been a stunning multi-year run. Since going public six years ago, Datadog has skyrocketed by over 4x, nearly triple the S&P 500’s return over the same period.
But even after that massive run,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Is Coca-Cola The #1 Stock During the Next Market Meltdown?
The recent market rebound feels more like a shaky truce than a confident comeback. Sure, stocks have climbed back from bear territory since April, but between persistent inflation and rising geopolitical tensions (hello, Middle East), the whole thing still feels like a house of cards.
So what do you do if you’re worried the next leg down is coming?
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