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Downbeat economic reports ramped up recession fears Tuesday, putting pressure on stocks throughout the session. While the major market indexes traded higher early on, they gradually headed lower over the course of the day as today’s data indicated the Fed’s efforts to slow the economy are working.   The Labor Department said this morning that… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip as Recession Worries Rise

Investors love cash cows – companies that generate consistent free cash flow. FCF, as it is often abbreviated, is what is left over or “free” from operating cash flow after deducting capex payments and working capital requirements. These stocks tend to do well over time. This is because firms with high FCF margins (i.e., free… Continue reading Best Cash Cows to Buy Now

Shares in regional bank stocks have stabilized recently, but analysts say both technical and fundamental factors make it too soon to call a bottom in the sector. The collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank sparked turmoil throughout the regional bank sector in March, necessitating government intervention. And while the worst of the crisis… Continue reading Are Regional Bank Stocks a Buy?

There are hundreds of thousands of knee replacement surgeries each year, and about 100,000 of them fail. But even more lead to chronic pain from misalignment or wear. In fact, 36% of people wish they had never received their surgery after the fact.  A company called Monogram (opens in new tab) is working to change… Continue reading This Potentially Revolutionary Joint Replacement Company Is Taking Investors

It was a mixed start to the new week, month and quarter for stocks.  But while the major indexes took different directions Monday, oil prices and energy stocks made decidedly strong moves higher. This came after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) over the weekend announced a surprise production cut. … Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Finish Mixed After Surprise OPEC+ Announcement

Following an unexpected announcement by OPEC+ producers to cut output, oil prices have surged. The global benchmark, Brent crude, had a 5.31% increase in cost, rising to $84.13 a barrel. The U.S. benchmark, WTI, surged to $79.83 a barrel, a 5.48% increase. In total, cutbacks in production will be over one million barrels a day… Continue reading Oil Prices Rise Sharply Following OPEC Announcement

Is the stock market open on Good Friday? The answer to this question is no. The stock market will be closed Friday, April 7, for Good Friday.  While Good Friday is a stock market holiday, it is not a federal holiday. As a result, the March jobs report will be released Friday morning. The strength… Continue reading Is the Stock Market Open on Good Friday?

A likely peak in inflation, along with interest rates that are thereby also at or near their apex, stands to revitalize the long-running global search for high yields.  That should mean more demand for high-yielding credit securities, which include business development companies, or BDCs (typically high-rate lenders to small or midsize firms, with similar tax… Continue reading High Yields From High-Rate Lenders