Washington's timber industry buffeted by regulations, trade war
MORTON, Lewis County — Countless logging trucks rumbled through timber country, their drivers headed toward Hampton Lumber’s sawmill in Morton. Low-hanging clouds touched the tops of the rolling foothills, with patches of land bald from timber harvesting.
“We take our logs and get every bit out of it that we possibly can.
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Read MoreYoung investors tap social media for investing advice, with mixed results
Most investors sift through myriad sources before making an investment decision. Social media is speeding up the process — not always with good results.
A new report from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation dives into how investors use social media and follow “finfluencers” to inform their investment decisions.
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Read MoreSocial Security checks in April may be smaller than you're expecting – here's why
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Older Americans who collect Social Security benefits may notice that their payments aren’t stretching as far in April.
For some, April’s Social Security checks may be smaller than expected, and there’s a reason for this. Some seniors notice fluctuations in their monthly deposit amounts,
Read MoreNASDAQ Index, SP500, Dow Jones Forecasts – Stocks Rebound From Session Lows On Ceasefire Hopes
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Read MoreUS-Iran ceasefire sends investors back to their most beloved stocks
The new US-Iran ceasefire brokered late Tuesday has sent investors rushing back to one of their most beloved sectors: Big Tech.
Some of the most visited stock quote pages on Yahoo Finance on Wednesday morning include “Magnificent Seven” members Nvidia (NVDA), Google (GOOG),
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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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