US trade deficit in goods widens to new record in 2025
The US trade deficit in goods widened in 2025, but the gap with China narrowed in the full year, government data shows (Patrick T. Fallon)
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The US trade deficit in goods expanded to a new record in 2025,
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Read MoreTesla hit with major setback amid reports about rivals' big moves: 'Panicked'
Tesla stock took a tumble in early February as fears grew that the company would lose more of its hold on the electric vehicle market, with an American-Chinese collaboration the point of contention.
In late January,
11 Best Alternative Energy Stocks to Invest In According to Analysts
In this article, we explore the 11 Best Alternative Energy Stocks to Invest In According to Analysts.
The alternative energy sector entered 2026 with high optimism after enjoying a great run in 2025. Last year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) in its tenth edition of the World Energy Investment report,
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Read MoreMeta Just Made a Striking Move. And It's Excellent News for Nvidia.
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Meta has invested billions of dollars in its quest to become an AI leader.
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The social media giant has even designed its own chips.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has been one of the most noteworthy names in the artificial intelligence (AI) space over the past couple of years.
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Read MoreWhere Will Lucid Stock Be in 10 Years?
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The electric vehicle maker is contending with stagnant growth and an immense cash burn.
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Despite the current challenges, Lucid could enjoy some explosive long-term growth catalysts.
Long-term investing is the key to epic returns in the stock market.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Why the Swoosh Might Be Turning the Corner Fast
Analysts had written off Nike heading into its latest earnings report. The previous quarter was a mess, sales fell 10%, inventories piled up, and the brand that once defined performance and style looked a little out of step with both.
Yet this quarter, Nike did something investors didn’t expect by starting to look like Nike again.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Has This Mag 7 Stock Got More Fuel In the Fire?
Amazon shares surged nearly 9% within a week of its latest earnings report, extending a 31% gain over the past year.
The strong results reignited investor confidence but the real story goes beyond quarterly numbers to Amazon’s growing role at the center of the AI boom.
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Amazon’s earnings beat was impressive,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Why This Schwab ETF Is a Favorite Among Retirees
For retirees or anyone focused more on stability than swing-for-the-fences growth, the S&P 500 isn’t always the most comforting choice. It’s heavily weighted toward large-cap tech names, and when those names fall out of favor, the whole index can wobble.
That’s why many investors approaching retirement gravitate toward dividend-focused funds. And one ETF in particular has emerged as a go-to is the Schwab U.S.
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