Experts sound alarm as US national debt tops GDP for first time since WWII
The milestone marks a symbolic and economic threshold, with federal debt now roughly twice its historical average relative to the size of the economy. Outside of a brief distortion early in the COVID-19 pandemic — when output collapsed sharply — the United States has not ended a fiscal year with debt above 100% of GDP since 1946.
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Read MoreAssessing Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP) Valuation After Recent Share Price Strength
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Why Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP) is on investors’ radar today
Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP) has drawn attention after recent trading left the units at a last close of $67.02,
Dow Jones expected to build on gains as earnings impress
8am: Mixed start expected
The Dow Jones is set to build on Thursday’s gains when trading gets underway as solid company earnings continue to offset concerns about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East,
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Read More3 Balanced Mutual Funds With Strong Upside Potential
Balanced funds offer investors the convenience of buying a single fund rather than holding both equity and bond funds. This category of funds also reduces a portfolio’s volatility while providing higher returns than pure fixed-income investments.
The fund managers also enjoy the flexibility of changing the proportion of equity and fixed-income investments in response to market conditions.
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Read MoreMy Top 3 Green Energy Stocks for May 2026
The trends are very clear. Oil and natural gas will remain important fuel sources for decades to come. And green energy sources, like solar and wind power, are expected to continue their strong growth as overall energy demand expands. If you are considering investing in the broader energy sector, you should include some exposure to clean energy.
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Read MoreThe Burst
2 Energy Giants Practically Mint Cash
Unlike upstream drillers who live by the barrel, Energy Transfer and Kinder Morgan quietly rake in stable cash flows by simply moving, storing, and processing hydrocarbons. Their businesses are mostly fee-based, and that makes them unusually resilient, especially in a market that punishes volatility.
Let’s dig into why these two midstream powerhouses are in a class of their own when it comes to cash generation,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Which Semi Giant Is the Better AI Stock Right Now?
Two names dominate the foundation layer of the AI economy, ASML Holding and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. They are not competitors in the traditional sense, ASML makes the tools, while TSMC makes the chips, but investors often find themselves choosing between the two.
Let’s break down the opportunities and risks for each, and see which one looks like the stronger bet for AI investors today.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
1 Defense Contractor Going Global
Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) is doing very well and making great progress with its 21st Century Security® strategy. The bold plan concentrates on three main initiatives that aim to boost the company’s role in the defense and aerospace industries.
The first initiative focuses on making Lockheed Martin’s production system stronger and able to handle more.