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Wall Street Slump Sparks Rush for Stability After 2023 Boom

Wall Street on Tuesday gave back some of its significant gains from the previous year due to a poor start to 2024.

Jan 02, 2024 8:07 PM EST

Wall Street Slump Sparks Rush for Stability After 2023 Boom

These “Fab 4” Could Be the 2024 Market Leaders

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Fab Four: These Undervalued Gems Could Be the 2024 Market Leaders

The true question, though, is whether the "Magnificent Seven"will continue to dominate the industry in 2024, or may other equities take the lead in 2024?

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Fed Pivot Calms Junk Bond Jitters, But Concerns Remain Over Debt Sustainability

The market for junk debt is thriving because to investor expectations that the Federal Reserve would begin lowering interest rates. This will also help the lowest-rated corporations in a timely manner and probably cap the default rate in 2024.

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The Best of Money Times 2023

Welcome to "The Best of Money Times 2023," a curated compilation that highlights the most insightful, intriguing, and influential financial news and analyses of the year. In this comprehensive overview, we navigate through the dynamic landscape of global finance, covering a myriad of topics ranging from economic trends and market dynamics to investment strategies and corporate developments.

Falling Rates Revive Buyer Optimism, Fueling Housing Market

This week's mortgage rates are down one further, to their lowest point since May. This week's mortgage rates are down one further, to their lowest point since May.

Dec 29, 2023 12:10 PM EST

S&P Squeezes Out Tiny Gains, Hinting at Fragile Bullish Recovery

On the last trading day of 2023, the S&P 500 retraced its early gains and settled marginally higher on Thursday.

Dec 29, 2023 4:23 AM EST

Red Sea Ripples Rock Oil Markets: Prices Slump Nearly 2% on Edgy Investors

Wednesday saw an almost 2% decline in oil prices, offsetting the gains of the previous day as investors kept an eye on events in the Red Sea, where merchants are returning after further attacks on Tuesday.

Dec 28, 2023 7:37 PM EST

U.S. Escapes Recession in 2023, But Experts Warn of Challenges in 2024

U.S. Dodges Recession in 2023, But Experts Warn of Challenges in 2024

Predictions regarding 2023 were almost unanimous: a recession was on the horizon. As the year draws to an end, the anticipated economic slowdown has not materialized.

Dec 27, 2023 9:17 AM EST

Santa Rally Turns Sleigh Swerve? Economic Jitters Threaten High-Flying Market

The Federal Reserve is getting closer to its target of getting inflation back to 2%, according to inflation figures released on Friday. This puts the central bank on the path to lowering interest rates.

Dec 26, 2023 9:23 AM EST

Stringent Laws Put Vaping Businesses on Thin Ice

There is a reckoning coming for the vaping industry. Concerned about the growth in youth vaping and nonsmokers developing addictions, governments are moving to prohibit the sale of disposable vaporizers.

Dec 26, 2023 4:59 AM EST

El Niño's Weather Woes Could Make Your Holiday Desserts Costly

A specialized agricultural and agribusiness bank predicts that customers will likely see a massive price increase for raw commodities affected by El Niño in 2023. Thus far this year, soft commodities have seen enormous gains.

Dec 25, 2023 9:38 PM EST

Dow Swings Wildly, Closing Sharply Lower in Sudden Turnaround

Stocks in the United States finished down on Wednesday after a sharp mid-afternoon drop stopped Wall Street's remarkable run, which had been fueled by lowering interest rates and the Federal Reserve's dovish tilt.

Dec 20, 2023 10:25 PM EST

Goldman Sachs Struggles to Exit Apple Credit Card Partnership

Four years after launching a credit card with Apple, Goldman Sachs is facing an expensive exit from a collaboration that rival lenders perceive as too dangerous and unproductive.

Dec 19, 2023 4:58 AM EST

Amazon Seeks Sports Content Boost with Potential Investment in Diamond Sports

The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that Amazon is in discussions to invest in regional sports programming company Diamond Sports, a move that would enhance the e-commerce giant's ambitious drive into sports entertainment.

Dec 18, 2023 9:41 PM EST

US Production Squeezes Brent, Goldman Forecasts Lower Prices Down the Road

Goldman Sachs said that robust US production will limit any increase in oil prices, lowering its price projection for Brent crude by $10 per barrel to between $70 and $90 in 2024.

Dec 18, 2023 9:50 AM EST