Highest Rates in More Than a Month
Mortgage rates moved higher on Wednesday despite only a modest increase in oil prices. The latter is currently a part of any conversation about interest rates as higher energy costs have fueled inflation expectations. Higher inflation begets higher rates, all else equal.
But rates take other cues,
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Read MoreCanada interest rates: what to expect amid rising oil prices and global uncertainty
The Bank of Canada is expected to announce its next interest rate decision on Wednesday, 18 March, with economists watching closely to see whether borrowing costs will change.
According to reports, the central bank last held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent in January. The rate has remained unchanged since October 2025.
Read MoreWhat All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security in 2026
Millions of retired Americans today get benefits from Social Security. And once you retire, those monthly paychecks could become a financial lifeline for you as well.
Whether you’re retired or not, it’s important to know that Social Security could be in for a big change in less than a decade. And it’s not a positive one.
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Read MoreDow Jones futures fall over 400 points on rising oil prices, inflation fears
US futures have dropped on Thursday after another volatile trading session on Wall Street as oil prices continue to rise, stoking fears of inflation, and amidst continued uncertainty over the future timeline of the ongoing war in West Asia.
Futures linked to the Dow Jones are down nearly 450 points, while those linked to the S&P 500 are also down 50 points.
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Read MoreAs Nvidia Launches Its Nemotron 3 AI Model, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold NVDA Stock?
With headlines dominated by the upcoming Vera Rubin graphics processing units, investors could easily overlook another strategic move from NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA). On March 11, the company unveiled Nemotron Super 3, its most capable artificial intelligence (AI) model yet, underscoring that the firm does far more than design the chips powering the AI revolution.
The Burst
Chevron’s Sky High Dividend Yield to Outlast Energy Transition
Chevron isn’t the kind of stock that makes headlines every week. It doesn’t have the flash of a Tesla or the cult following of a Nvidia. But that’s exactly why dividend investors have built fortunes with it. It’s a business you can own, forget about, and still let it steadily build wealth over time.
The question is whether now Chevron is an old relic to be forgotten in a new age or a stock set to thrive as energy demands power AI?
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Read MoreThe Ivy
1 Stock That Is The Power Behind Nuclear Revival?
Cameco isn’t just a miner. It’s the world’s largest publicly traded uranium producer, but its reach extends far beyond extraction.
The company refines uranium, manufactures reactor fuel rods, and even owns 49% of Westinghouse Electric, one of the few firms that designs and builds nuclear reactors. This level of integration is rare in the commodity world,
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Is Stellantis a Dividend Gem Hiding in Plain Sight?
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) probably isn’t the first ticker that comes to mind when investors think “income stock.” But maybe it should be. The global auto giant, which straddles Italy, France, and the U.S. is delivering one of the highest dividend yields on the market today. It’s not just about the headline number, though. There’s a lot going on beneath the surface that most investors overlook—and some of it’s surprising.
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