Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall St breaks its winning streak
Shares were mixed Tuesday in Asia after benchmarks fell on Wall Street, snapping a nine-day winning streak.
Oil prices bounced back part-way from a 4-year low and U.S. stock futures slipped.
A monthly survey measuring future activity in China’s services sector fell to its lowest level ever, excluding the pandemic, in a further sign the escalation of U.S.
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Read MoreAs Warren Buffett prepares to retire, does his investing philosophy have a future?
Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old investing legend and chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, has announced plans to step down at the end of this year.
His departure will mark the end of an era for value investing, an investment approach built on buying quality companies at reasonable prices and holding them for the long term.
Read MoreUnusual Options Activity as of May 5th
Yes. Can this strategy yield positive results? In some cases with the right options contract, it can. This is no different than trading stocks, but you’re dealing in corn, soybeans, wheat …
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Read MoreDow Jones Bear Market: Buy the High-Yield HDV ETF While Markets Shift
Investing
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One of the best ways to safeguard your portfolio is with high-yielding assets.
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The HDV ETF yields 3.3%, which is significantly higher than the current yield of 1.27% from the S&P 500.
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Read MoreTech stocks look set to jump as U.S. and China pause reciprocal tariffs
U.S. tech stocks, along with the broader stock markets, seemed ready to start the day with a high, as the United States and China on Monday agreed to temporarily cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days.
Per the deal, reached in Geneva, the U.S. would temporarily shelve the 145% reciprocal tariff on goods imported from China,
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Read MoreThe Burst
Why Amazon Got Smashed
It’s been a rough time for Amazon. The company announced lower-than-expected sales results and fourth-quarter sales guidance that missed analyst estimates during its most recent earnings call, resulting in a share price plunge year-to-date of 43.2%.
What does it all mean for Amazon? Is the stock a steal or is there more to fall?
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Alert: 1 Fast Growth Stock To Buy On The Dip
Investment Alert: Buy Teladoc (TDOC) Under $23/share
Disclaimer: Investment Alerts have a medium to long-term time horizon. These do not constitute financial advice and you should contact a financial advisor before deciding whether it is appropriate for your individual circumstances.
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