US stocks tumble as investors fret over new bout of banking sector volatility

Jennifer Sor Worried trader Richard Drew/Associated Press US stocks slid on Thursday as investors dealt with fresh volatility in bank shares. All three indexes ended the day lower, with the Dow shedding almost 300 points.  The drop continued yesterday’s losses after the Fed hiked rates another 25 basis-points. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing… Continue reading US stocks tumble as investors fret over new bout of banking sector volatility

Here are the 6 proposals Berkshire Hathaway investors will vote on this weekend – including removing Warren Buffett as chairman and requiring the company stay out of political discussions

Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting is set for this weekend in Omaha, Nebraska.At the meeting, the company will vote on 6 shareholder proposals that include removing Warren Buffett as Chairman.Buffett recommends investors vote against all of the shareholder proposals. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed… Continue reading Here are the 6 proposals Berkshire Hathaway investors will vote on this weekend – including removing Warren Buffett as chairman and requiring the company stay out of political discussions

4 tips for those looking to renew their mortgages in 2023 Amid high interest rates and economic uncertainty, here are the best ways to navigate a new contract

Amid high interest rates and economic uncertainty, here are the best ways to navigate a new contract Author of the article: MoneyWise James Battiston Published Apr 24, 2023  •  Last updated Apr 24, 2023  •  6 minute read DeymosHR/Shutterstock The real estate market is a roller coaster. When it comes time to renew your mortgage,… Continue reading 4 tips for those looking to renew their mortgages in 2023 Amid high interest rates and economic uncertainty, here are the best ways to navigate a new contract

2023 Could Be the Year to Welcome Back the 60/40 Portfolio

Last year was bruising for investors across the board. With the S&P 500 down 19%, the Nasdaq lower by 33% and the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index down 13%, there weren’t too many places left to hide in 2022. One of the dominant narratives was the apparent breakdown of the traditional 60/40 portfolio, meaning a… Continue reading 2023 Could Be the Year to Welcome Back the 60/40 Portfolio

Stock Market Today: Stocks Pop, Then Drop After Fed Rate Hike

Stocks bounced between positive and negative territory in the lead up to this afternoon’s policy statement from the Federal Reserve.  The major indexes moved comfortably higher after the central bank, as expected, lifted interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, and gave what many considered to be a relatively dovish outlook on future… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Pop, Then Drop After Fed Rate Hike

Fed Lifts Interest Rates Yet Again: What the Experts Are Saying

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for a 10th consecutive time on Wednesday, but this might be the last rate hike of the cycle. A change in the central bank’s policy statement suggested that it could at long last pause its tightening campaign at the next Fed meeting. The central bank’s rate-setting group, known as… Continue reading Fed Lifts Interest Rates Yet Again: What the Experts Are Saying

Advanced Micro Devices Stock Sinks as PC Chip Sales Slump

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD (opens in new tab), $82.43) stock sold off sharply Wednesday in response to the chipmaker’s first-quarter earnings report, which it disclosed after the previous session’s closing bell. AMD said adjusted Q1 earnings were down 47% year-over-year to 60 cents per share, while revenue declined 9% to $5.35 billion. Gross margin declined… Continue reading Advanced Micro Devices Stock Sinks as PC Chip Sales Slump

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman warns more banks will fail unless the FDIC insures all deposits

All US regional banks will be under threat unless regulators move to insure all deposits, according to Bill Ackman. “The FDIC’s failure to update and expand its insurance regime has hammered more nails in the coffin,” he said Wednesday. Both Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic failed after customers yanked their money from the struggling… Continue reading Billionaire investor Bill Ackman warns more banks will fail unless the FDIC insures all deposits