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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China’s ByteDance Gets Access to Top Nvidia AI Chips
TikTok’s parent company has global ambitions to compete with companies such as Google and OpenAI by offering a range of AI applications for everyday users.
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Apple Cuts App Store Fees in China as Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies
The iPhone maker said it would lower the commission it charges on digital sales in China to 25% from 30% following discussions with regulators.
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1 Sleep-Well-at-Night Stock That Sends You a Check Every Month
Nicknamed “The Monthly Dividend Company,” Realty Income isn’t your average real estate play. It’s one of the few publicly traded companies that sends a dividend check every single month, and it’s done so like clockwork for more over 600 consecutive months.
Its current forward yield sits at precisely 5.60%, a hefty figure in today’s environment.
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Is This Healthcare Stock Set To Rally?
Eli Lilly has been a frustrating hold so far this year. Shares are slightly down year to date, a rare stumble for a company that has delivered nearly 5x returns over the past five years.
For a stock that’s become a poster child of the weight-loss and diabetes boom, the slowdown in momentum has left investors wondering if the story has run its course.
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1 Cash Cow ETF That Beat The Market
There’s a reason even Warren Buffett advocates his heirs to buy an exchange-traded fund over Berkshire Hathaway when he passes on. They are low-cost, tax-efficient, and, for the most part, transparent.
But not all ETFs are built the same, and the Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF has some features that will be highly attractive to some investors.