Wall Street Stays Calm Even as Stocks Fall
Stocks were sliding on Thursday as the trade-relief rally fizzled out, but investors were still feeling zen.
The Cboe Volatility Index, a widely-followed fear gauge that tracks S&P 500 options and trades under the ticker VIX, crept up 2% to 19 in early trading. Any reading of below 20 is typically seen as a sign of relatively low uncertainty.
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Read MoreStop-gap deals do not mean Donald Trump’s trade war is over
FOR WEEKS what was in effect an embargo between America and China had the world economy teetering on the brink. Now a headlong plunge has been postponed. On May 11th the two countries agreed to slash tariffs on each other for 90 days while they talked further.
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Read MoreAustralia won’t join Trump trade war on China
Canberra/Jakarta Trade Minister Don Farrell has issued a rare rebuff to Washington, declaring Australia will resist pressure from the Trump administration to gang up on Beijing over trade because China is a substantially larger buyer of our exports.
As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese threw his backing behind Indonesia’s bid to join the trans-Pacific free trade pact to help counter the global chaos created by US President Donald Trump’s trade war,
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Read More2 Tech Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
Alphabet (GOOG 3.67%) (GOOGL 3.64%) and Meta Platforms (META 0.52%) are two famous stocks people tend to associate with online search, social media, or artificial intelligence (AI).
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Read MoreDodgers Superstar Reveals Retirement Plans
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Father Time is undefeated. At some point, even professional athletes are forced to succumb to the inevitable.
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Freddie Freeman realizes that he is not immune to this.
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Read MoreThe Burst
72 Year Old American Diner with 40% Upside?
While the world focuses on AI, the leaders over at Denny’s are snapping up shares as part of a buyback scheme. The move is perplexing at first glance with sales decidedly flat for some time and no obvious catalyst to spark growth on the top line near-term.
So, what exactly are the Board of Directors and management seeing in the numbers that makes the restaurant chain worthy of investing in?
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Breaking the $1 Billion Barrier, What’s Next for Security Leader?
CyberArk Software (NASDAQ: CYBR) just delivered a standout quarter, officially surpassing $1 billion in annual revenue for the first time in fiscal 2024. The identity security powerhouse—best known for its privileged access management solutions—is scaling at an impressive pace, fueled by surging demand, strategic acquisitions, and a seamless transition to a subscription-based model.
We take a deep dive into CyberArk’s latest earnings,
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The Pet Care Powerhouse Flying Under Wall Street’s Radar
With the S&P 500 having advanced by about 23.7% year-to-date, deals among large-cap companies appear few and far between.
One stock that may be attractive, however, is Idexx Laboratories (NASDAQ:IDXX). This company specializes in veterinary diagnostic devices as well as poultry and livestock testing, among other animal-care essentials. Idexx also makes water testing supplies to monitor and maintain water quality.
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