The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday edged to a new 2-year high but then fell back and ended the day down -0.72%. The dollar was undercut by the US PCE deflator report, which was dovish for Fed policy and caused weaker US interest rate differentials with the 10-year T-note...
(RTTNews) - Fiserv, Inc. (FI), a provider of payments and financial services technology, announced Monday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Payfare Inc. (PAY.TO), a Canadian provider of program management solutions.
The last couple of years have been a roller-coaster ride for investors. Back in 2022, inflation reached abnormally high levels, which caused the Federal Reserve to pursue an aggressive interest-rate hike strategy. Unsurprisingly, investor enthusiasm waned, and stocks cratered in
The US small cap equity market advanced in the third quarter of 2024, as the brightening outlook for interest rates boosted sentiment. Click here to read the full commentary.
Lennar has substantially lagged behind the broader consumer discretionary sector over the past year, but analysts remain moderately bullish about the stock’s prospects.
Despite International Flavors & Fragrances’ underperformance compared to the S&P 500 Index over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.
Although Extra Space Storage has lagged behind its REIT peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock's future performance.
Oil futures traded modestly lower early Monday, extending a decline seen the previous week in response to a surging U.S. dollar and worries about the outlook for demand, particularly from China, the world’s largest crude importer.
(RTTNews) - Xerox Holdings Corp. (XRX) announced Monday it has agreed to acquire privately-held Lexmark International, Inc., from Ninestar Corp., PAG Asia Capital, and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre in a deal valued at $1.5 billion, inclusive of assumed liabilities.
So you say you want to invest in top-10 oil stock ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) -- but you'd first like some assurance that the stock will go up after you buy it, and not down? Then today may be your lucky day! ExxonMobil's management just launched a forecast that lays out in clear, con
Investors Title Company stands as one of the more compelling insurance investments, delivering on its growth strategy. See why I maintain my buy rating on ITIC.
UnitedHealth's dividend increased by 11.70%, supported by strong cash flows. Read why UNH stock is a buy for long-term dividend growth investors.
Playa Hotels & Resorts NV’s stock was rallying 11% in premarket trading on Monday after the company said it agreed to enter into exclusive strategic talks with Hyatt Hotels Corp. in a move that would boost the larger hotel chain’s presence in Jamaica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
During the last three months, 8 analysts shared their evaluations of Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LXRX), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish. The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the ...
Below is Validea's ETF fundamental report for Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG). The report looks at VUG's exposure to the major investing factors including value, quality, momentum and low volatility. Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) is a Large-Cap Quality ETF. The larg
Below is Validea's ETF fundamental report for Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ). The report looks at QQQ's exposure to the major investing factors including value, quality, momentum and low volatility. Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ) is a Large-Cap Quality ETF. The
Below is Validea's ETF fundamental report for iShares Core S&P 500 Index Fund ETF (IVV). The report looks at IVV's exposure to the major investing factors including value, quality, momentum and low volatility. iShares Core S&P 500 Index Fund ETF (IVV) is a Large-Cap
Below is Validea's ETF fundamental report for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO). The report looks at VOO's exposure to the major investing factors including value, quality, momentum and low volatility. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) is a Large-Cap Multi-Factor ETF
Picking up the latest hot growth stock can be smart, but only if it's at the right price. Following the crowd after a stock has made a huge move sometimes doesn't work out, so there are a few considerations to take note of before making the move.
Below is Validea's ETF fundamental report for Vanguard Value ETF (VTV). The report looks at VTV's exposure to the major investing factors including value, quality, momentum and low volatility. Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) is a Large-Cap Low Volatility ETF. The larges
With another year in the books, Social Security retirees will look ahead to 2025. Retirees will receive a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), the smallest in four years because inflation declined this year. The average Social Security benefit for retired workers in November wa
The S&P 500 had a rough week just ahead of the holidays. This was courtesy of the grinches at the Fed, who put the kibosh on the prospects for more than two interest rate cuts in 2025.
If the positive momentum holds up, 2024 will end up being another fantastic showing for the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). As of Dec. 17, the broad index had climbed 27% this year after rising 24% in 2023. Investors are very bullish as we look to 2025 and beyond.
Starbucks union workers are now on strike in nine states. Honda, Nissan share details of merger talks; Mitsubishi may also come aboard. Stellantis calls off plans to lay off 1,000 workers.
The pandemic made space stocks popular. Will the recovery make them profitable? In the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, small companies aiming to commercialize space exploration joined a cavalcade of hundreds of other unprofitable start-ups rushing to IPO by reverse-merging into
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