Bessent Will Say Dollar’s Status Is Critical to US Economy
Maintaining the dollar as the world’s reserve asset is critical to US economic health and the nation’s future, Scott Bessent, Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury secretary, will tell a Senate committee, according to prepared remarks.
“We must secure supply chains that are vulnerable to strategic competitors,
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Read MoreSeven power stocks to track as Q3 earnings season kicks off
This phase is particularly crucial amid debates about slowing corporate earnings, as it provides a clearer picture of the overall economic health.
Among the various sectors, the power sector is expected to emerge as a standout performer in Q3, with industry experts projecting record earnings driven by key factors.
Bolstered by new transmission lines,
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Read MoreAverage Checking Account Interest Rates Of January 2025
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Interest checking accounts pay interest on your balance while offering the flexibility to deposit, withdraw, spend and send money freely. According to national FDIC data from December 16,
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How To Make $2,000 Monthly In Dividends
To generate $2,000 per month in dividends, you will need to invest in a combination of stocks that offer high dividend yields. A sample portfolio might be as follows:
- CME Group: 5.01%
- Walgreens Boots Alliance 5.46%
- AT&T 6.03%
- Verizon 6.26%
- Altria Group 8.09%
Dividend yield is a measure of the annual dividend payments divided by the stock’s price,
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1 Really Cheap Dividend Stock with 25.2% Upside
Dollar General has underperformed the market by 69% this year, posting a year-to-date loss of 53% but perhaps the decline has provided value investors with a new opportunity now that the price-to-earnings ratio is just 11.7x, almost half the multiple of the S&P 500.
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