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Why a rally in growth stocks could signal ‘peak’ Fed hawkishness has passed

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Growth stocks have outperformed value equities recently as investors begin to question if the Federal Reserve has passed peak hawkishness already with its plans to raise rates to combat high inflation. Recent bets on fed-funds futures have pointed toward a potential pivot back to rate cuts at some point next year, while 10-year yields on…

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Dow climbs about 200 points after Fed minutes point to another big rate hike this month to tackle inflation

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US stocks were higher Wednesday in choppy trade, after minutes of the Federal Reserve’s June policy meeting signaled another big interest rate-hike is likely later this month despite the risk of slowing economic growth. How stock indexes are trading The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rose 194 points, or 0.6%, to around 31,151; The S&P…

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JP Morgan stock analysts show how trend-followers are making markets more volatile

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US stocks have exhibited some strange tendencies since the start of 2022, even after putting aside pressures that landed stocks in a bear market. From hour to hour, stocks aren’t trading like they used to. Increasingly, intraday volatility has become routine – common, even. That’s a marked difference in tone from just two years ago,…

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Dividend stocks are a top inflation-fighting investment you want in your corner now

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Investors are too quick to shun dividend-paying stocks when inflation worsens. That’s because they’re focusing on too short of a time horizon. When measured over at least several years, dividends historically have done an admirable job of keeping up with inflation. To illustrate how the short term can lead you astray here, contrast the Dow…

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Opinion: What’s your plan for surviving the bear market? This investing pro with 50 years of experience has some tips.

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If you’re stressed about what is happening right now in the stock market, there is a better way to invest. This isn’t about guaranteeing you a higher return. (For the record, if anyone guarantees you a higher return, stop reading that article or end that Zoom call). This is about having a plan for how…

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Is this the worst bear market ever?

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Over the holiday weekend, investors were bombarded with headlines announcing “the stock market’s worst first-six-months in 50 years” and “Tech stocks lose 1.6 trillion in worst streak in six months.” If you looked no deeper, you’d likely be able to conclude that all hell was breaking loose. Unfortunately, there’s no question about it: The market…

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Credit Suisse cuts S&P 500 target again for 2022 as US stocks sink

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Credit Suisse Group analysts have again cut their price target for the S&P 500 index, lowering their estimate for the US stock-market benchmark by 600 points to 4,300. “Our target is being adjusted lower to reflect the higher cost of capital on valuations, not recessionary concerns,” analysts led by Jonathan Golub said in a Credit…

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Dow drops nearly 700 points after long weekend as dollar rallies to 19-year high

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US stocks tumbled Tuesday as global economic growth fears weighed on sentiment and the dollar hit a 19-year high, after investors returned from the three-day July Fourth holiday weekend. What’s happening The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA dropped 695 points, or 2.2%, to 30,402, and had been down more than 700 points at its session…

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Opinion: 10 things to talk about with your financial adviser

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Given today’s challenging markets and unprecedented economic circumstances, a midyear review of your investments and wealth plan takes on a heightened sense of urgency this year. Stock prices are down, interest rates are up, the pandemic is still lurking and inflation hovers at a four-decade high. Add the looming retirement for many boomers, as well…

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