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“Stocks slide on inflation concerns as oil prices rise further”

“…Strong U.S. and European corporate results could not stop a slide on Wall Street, where the Nasdaq entered a correction, as rising crude prices kept inflation concerns alive even as bond yields eased a bit after earlier touching fresh multiyear… Continue Reading…

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“Sony shares tank over 12% after Microsoft and Activision’s $68.7 billion tie-up plan”

“Sony shares fell more than 12% in Tokyo on Wednesday after Microsoft announced plans to buy Activision. Investors likely fear rising competition to Sony’s PlayStation division as well as the potential for Microsoft to pull some popular games from the Japanese entertainment giant’s platforms.… Continue Reading…

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“Cramer says it’s impossible to recommend Chinese stocks in a hostile communist regime”

“…CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Wednesday he can’t recommend investors buy Chinese stocks because the communist government there is a “total wild card.” Chinese President Xi Jinping “does not like capitalism,” Cramer told “Squawk Box,” saying the leader of the world’s second-largest economy “may be the first… Continue Reading…

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“Dow rises for a second day to new record, broader market weighed down by tech losses”

“The Dow Jones Industrial average rose for a second day to start 2022 as investors bet on the kinds of stocks that would benefit from a robust economy this year despite the omicron threat. Losses in tech shares that were… Continue Reading…

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“Stock market news… Stocks rise to kick off new year of trading”

“…U.S. equities posted another year of solid gains in 2021, rising by 27% and delivering a rare third consecutive double-digit annual percentage increase. Within the S&P 500, the energy and real estate sectors outperformed, gaining more than 42% each during… Continue Reading…

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“2 “Strong Buy” Dividend Stocks Yielding at Least 8%”

“…Ready Capital Corporation (RC)… Overall, the Strong Buy consensus rating here is unanimous, and based on 5 positive reviews set in recent weeks. RC shares are trading at $15.63 and their average price target of $17.80 suggests ~14% upside by the… Continue Reading…

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“Chip Stocks Are Getting Pricey. Here Are a Few That Still Look Cheap.”

“Chip stocks have shined amid global semiconductor shortages, but some of the biggest names are looking pricey… Cheap Chips These are the cheapest stocks in the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index based on price to estimated 2022 earnings. Name/ Ticker Forward P/E… Continue Reading…

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“Nikola shares surge 18% after company delivers its first EV truck, says more to come”

“Nikola shares jumped 18% on Thursday after theelectric truck maker completed delivery of its first vehicle. The surge in the stock came a day after the company announced on Twitter that its first customer delivery is done, signaling more to come…” https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/23/nikola-shares-surge-after-company-delivers-its-first-ev-truck-says-more-to-come.html This… Continue Reading…

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“Dow falls 600 points to start the week as omicron continues to spook markets”

“The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 600 points, dragged down by losses in Boeing, Goldman Sachs and American Express. The S&P 500 dipped 1.4% and the technology-focused Nasdaq Composite declined 1.3%. The small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 lost 2.2%…” https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/19/stock-market-futures-open-to-close-news.html People shorting the markets right… Continue Reading…

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“Stocks trade near record highs as investors digest Fed’s latest move”

“U.S. stocks rose slightly in early trading Thursday trading the Federal Reserve signaled it would be aggressive on tapering and sees three interest rate hikes in 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 137 points. The S&P 500 was flat and within… Continue Reading…