As Chinese online retailer Alibaba (BABA) forges into new markets in recent months, it’s been facing a few forces from a couple directions. On the one hand, its shares have lagged seemingly in tandem with negative news on the U.S.-China trade front, an issue that’s been dragging on for nearly a year now. On the […]

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Key Takeaways Yield on 10-year Treasury slips below that of the 2-year US 30-year Treasury falls to record low Macy’s shares drop after disappointing earnings report (Wednesday Market Close) It’s been one of those days. Stocks took it on the chin as the U.S. bond market flashed a signal for a potential recession, adding to […]

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Key Takeaways Stocks aim higher after turmoil on yield curve inversion Walmart, Alibaba earnings bode well for the retail scene China seems to change to more cooperative tone on trade issues  (Thursday Market Open) Ka-ching! Amid swirling investor anxiety over the state of the world economy, it seems that consumers are offering the market a […]

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Key Takeaways President Trump says September trade meeting still on Rise in Treasury yields indicates some easing of economic worries Nvidia shares climb on the heels of better-than-expected earnings (Friday Market Open) After two weeks of heightened volatility on international currency, trade, and bond market worries, investors and traders may be experiencing some fatigue heading […]

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Key Takeaways Yield climb continues, helping underpin global stocks Lots of retailers report this week, including Target and Kohl’s All eyes could be on the Fed later in week as Jackson Hole Symposium begins (Monday Market Open) Cool mountain breezes blow later this week as central bank officials from around the world gather for their […]

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Key Takeaways August stocks may react to Fed rate decision in late July Walmart and Target are among the major earnings to consider watching  China tariffs may take a backseat next month In many countries, August is a sleepy month where people leave town for vacation. Some U.S. investors might be traveling, too. But anyone […]

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The largest percentage of the U.S. population isn’t Baby Boomers or Millennials. Members of “Generation Z,” born in 1995 or later, now make up more than 25% of all Americans. This generation is already dipping its toes into the turbulent waters of the stock market, and investors might benefit from learning which stocks the new […]

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March was another choppy month for the stock market, with volatility remaining elevated. The volatility appeared to stem in part from rising fears over global trade, turbulence in the tech sector, and reactions to the most recent rate hike as well as comments from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Yields on the benchmark 10-year Treasury Note, […]

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The volatility that surfaced during Q1 spread into the early days of Q2 as investors and analysts tried to absorb the barrage of information about geopolitical issues, including tariffs, potential trade wars, and rising global tensions. Much of the initial news on these issues broke during a lull in economic data, which may have sparked […]

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The early days of May brought some positive momentum to the markets, sparked in part by strong earnings reports and job numbers along with interest rates holding steady. But this doesn’t mean investors should throw caution to the wind. It’s too early to tell if the volatility of recent months might be behind us. Higher […]

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