With the Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates in September, dividend-paying stocks could be set to outperform.That is because the dividend yields on these names will look more attractive compared to the returns offered by other income-generating assets, including bonds.Given the vast universe of companies paying dividends, it could...
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How the Inflation Reduction Act sparked a manufacturing and clean energy boom in the U.S.
Monica Muñoz, top, and Denise Denning place black encapsulation material on solar panels at Elin Energys solar panel manufacturing facility on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Brookshire. Brett Coomer | Hearst Newspapers | Getty ImagesThe Inflation Reduction Act has sparked a manufacturing boom across the U.S., mobilizing tens of billions of...
The explosion of online sports betting is taking a toll on how people invest
Algerina Perna | Baltimore Sun | MCT | Getty ImagesThe explosion of online sports betting is taking a toll on personal finances, particularly among those who are financially distressed.That's the conclusion of a recent paper, "Gambling Away Stability: Sports Betting's Impact on Vulnerable Households." The authors found that sports betting...
Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat about the potential of these 3 stocks
The July consumer price index reading indicated cooling inflation and July retail sales addressed investors' fears about an economic slowdown. They also boosted hopes of an interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting in September.Amid improving market sentiment, investors looking for some good stocks can rely on top...
TikTok ‘finfluencers’ accurately called the AI rally, but credibility concerns dog them
FILE PHOTO: TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022. Dado Ruvic | ReutersInvesting in equities can be a complex exercise, warranting specialized guidance. From where can one get that advice?Some attempt to do their own research, poring over reams of financial indicators to identify potential winners,...