Upcoming Dividend Run For BMN?
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for Blackrock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust Common (NYSE: BMN), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts featur…
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U.S. economy slowed to 1.5% growth rate in Q2; June core inflation at 3.3%
Economic growth was weaker than expected in the second quarter while inflation in June held well above the Federal Reserve's goal, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Stocks Plunge on a Rout in Chipmakers and a Hawkish Fed Hold
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down -1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -2.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -2.06%. September …
Valero Energy (VLO) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Valero Energy (VLO) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.71 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.61 per share. This compares to earnings of $5.40 per share a year ago. These figures…
Upcoming Dividend Run For CII?
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CII), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature…
Investors are overlooking healthcare stocks and should consider these top picks, says JPMorgan
Sam Azzarello: What's next for markets and the global economy after a year defined by escalating tariffs, persistent geopolitical tensions, and the rise of artificial intelligence across industries?
Upcoming Dividend Run For BHV?
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust (NYSE: BHV), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's …
Trump promised a 'golden age' for agriculture. Farmers in Iowa say they're still waiting
IOWA — Farmer Aaron Lehman's health insurance premiums have more than doubled since the start of the year, after Congress decided not to extend federal subsidies after they ended. As the Iran war drag…
Jeep maker Stellantis swings to profit on rising demand in North America; shares fall 5%
Auto giant Stellantis on Thursday swung to profit in the second quarter, boosted by rising demand in North America as the company showed tentative signs of benefitting from CEO Antonio Filosa's turnar…
Check Point Software (CHKP) Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates
Check Point Software (CHKP) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.55 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.45 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.37 per share a year ago. These…
Southwest Airlines Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings
Valued at a market cap of $18.6 billion, Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) is one of the largest domestic airlines in the United States, providing scheduled passenger air transportation to more than 100 de…
Stocks Plunge on a Rout in Chipmakers and a Hawkish Fed Hold
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down -1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -2.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -2.06%. September …
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rebound after Fed decision, as Microsoft leads tech gains
US stocks staged a major comeback on Thursday morning after a Fed-fueled sell-off, as Microsoft (MSFT) stock led tech gains and more earnings were on deck. But fresh US attacks on Iran, a bond rout, a…
My girlfriend is 62. Can she claim her late husband’s full Social Security benefit — or does she have to wait?
Social Security doesn't just pay retirement benefits to retired workers; in some circumstances, it also provides benefits to...
Samsung delivers record-setting profits, but the shares still can’t catch a break from investors.
SK Hynix just posted the strongest financial results in its corporate history, and the market’s reaction was anything but straightforward. The South Korean memory-chip giant reported second-quarter 20…
Shell posts best quarterly profit in four years as Iran war boosts oil and gas prices
British energy major Shell on Thursday reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit, benefitting from the jump in oil and gas prices amid the sprawling Middle East conflict.
Here’s why Europe’s hot summers are becoming an expensive challenge
Europe's increasingly extreme summers are becoming an economic problem, with more frequent heatwaves driving up costs, disrupting businesses and weighing on growth.
Stocks Plunge on a Rout in Chipmakers and a Hawkish Fed Hold
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down -1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -2.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -2.06%. September …
JPMorgan upgrades Sprouts Farmers Market stock rating on sales outlook
Wall Street analysts issued several significant stock ratings and target price changes on Friday, spotlighting a mix of technology, consumer, and industrial companies that investors should watch.
Toyota’s first-half global output, sales fall for first time in two years on China weakness
In the two weeks after the Spring Festival, the Chinese automotive industry has been in the thick of a fierce battle. Just the scramble for pricing power has set the entire industry ablaze. Between jo…
The Strait of Hormuz is just one trade chokepoint facing a new era of maritime warfare
The Strait of Hormuz is rattling global trade, but the waterway is just one example of a vital maritime corridor becoming a frontline, in a new age of drones and missiles targeting economic lifelines.
Baird upgrades Werner Enterprises stock rating on industry outlook
Werner Enterprises, Inc. has been named a 2026 Top Green Fleet by Heavy Duty Trucking, marking the fifth time the transportation and logistics provider has received this honor since 2020. This recogni…
Treasury sell-off continues after divided Fed holds interest rates steady
U.S. Treasury yields continued their upward climb on Thursday as investors weighed the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady and sought insight on future monetary policy decisions.
Inside India newsletter: Meta's clout in the world's largest democracy is surging — inviting scrutiny
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