Russian stocks are back at pre-war levels as investors see them as safer bet than falling ruble

Russian stocks are back at pre-war levels as investors see them as safer bets amid the falling ruble. The Moex index closed at 3,093.64 on Tuesday, above where it was when Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Western sanctions and Russia’s capital controls have left domestic investors with few options. Loading Something is loading.… Continue reading Russian stocks are back at pre-war levels as investors see them as safer bet than falling ruble

Uber stock slumps despite first quarterly operating profit ever

Uber reported its first operating profit ever in the second quarter. It’s stock dropped roughly 5% Tuesday, however, as results missed analysts’ expectations. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the company achieved its first quarter of free cash flow over $1 billion. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized… Continue reading Uber stock slumps despite first quarterly operating profit ever

Bond Basics: The Relationship Between Yield and Price

Bonds can help diversify your portfolio, but they are not risk-free. Understanding the relationship between yield and price is key to getting the most from the bonds in your portfolio. Find out how bonds work and how to put them to work for you. Par value and the coupon rate When a new bond is issued,… Continue reading Bond Basics: The Relationship Between Yield and Price

Stock Market Today: Stocks Eke Out Win Ahead of Busy Week

Stocks started the day in positive territory but lost steam as the session wore on. Following a Friday that saw markets react to an encouraging inflation update and impressive Intel (INTC) earnings, today’s session was relatively quiet.  However, it’s unlikely to stay that way with key economic data and several high-profile earnings reports due out… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Eke Out Win Ahead of Busy Week

Global Factory Production Dips, but Supply Chains Improve: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

The success of the global economy is affected by a multitude of factors. To help you understand what is going on and what we expect to happen in the future, our highly-experienced Kiplinger Letter team will keep you abreast of the latest developments and forecasts (Get a free issue of The Kiplinger Letter or subscribe).… Continue reading Global Factory Production Dips, but Supply Chains Improve: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

The VR Race is Officially On: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

Virtual-reality technology has come a long way from 1980s arcade games, and tech companies, such as Apple, Meta and HTC, are heavily investing in the future of VR. To help you understand what is going on and what we expect to happen in the future, our highly-experienced Kiplinger Letter team will keep you abreast of… Continue reading The VR Race is Officially On: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

US stocks rally late to finish July with robust month of gains

Filip De Mott Jason DeCrow/ASSOCIATED PRESS US stocks rallied at Monday’s close, wrapping up a month of strong gains. That’s as July saw inflation cool past expectations, as well as strong earnings. Investors can gear up for Apple and Amazon to release their reports on Thursday. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access… Continue reading US stocks rally late to finish July with robust month of gains