In a recent investment outlook from BlackRock’s iShares strategy team, investors are advised to capitalize on spikes in bond yields and reinvest their cash. The year 2024 has seen surprisingly high readings for both economic growth and inflation, causing bond yields to surge. The 10-year Treasury yield reached a new high earlier this week, presenting
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Investors who have put their money into short-term certificates of deposit (CDs) during the period of the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes now find themselves at a crossroads. With the yields of these investments reaching compelling levels, the looming question is what to do once the CDs mature. The initial allure of higher rates on CDs
The task of bringing inflation down is a complex and challenging one, according to hedge fund manager David Einhorn. In a recent interview with CNBC, Einhorn expressed his skepticism regarding the effectiveness of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. He believes that fewer than three cuts may occur this year, and there is even
In times of market volatility and uncertainty, investors are often left wondering where to turn for solid investment opportunities. With the ongoing unease in the market, Piper Sandler has suggested that now might be the time to consider quality stocks as a safe haven for investment. The investment firm emphasizes the importance of focusing on
The stock market has seen a strong start in 2024, with the S & P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all experiencing significant gains in the first quarter. However, the second quarter has brought some uncertainty, with all three major averages down more than 1%. This shift has led investors to seek
Tesla, known for its groundbreaking electric vehicles, recently reported a significant miss in first-quarter deliveries. With only 386,810 deliveries, the company saw an 8.5% decline from the previous year, falling well short of the 457,000 deliveries expected by analysts. This news has sparked concern among even the most avid supporters of the stock. Wedbush analyst
As investors look back on the strong first quarter of the year for the stock market, there is a growing sense of unease about what the rest of the year may hold. According to CFRA’s Sam Stovall, the recent performance of the S & P 500 may be painting a picture of potential volatility in
The recent setback in the stock market rally of 2024 highlighted the importance of having strong investment strategies in place to protect portfolios and generate income. Despite a strong start to the year, with the S & P 500 climbing 10.2% in the first quarter, the major averages took a tumble on Tuesday, causing many
The recent market sell-off on Tuesday came as a surprise to many investors, especially after the strong rally that had been ongoing this year. This drop, where all three major indexes slid more than 1%, has led to concerns about whether it could signal the beginning of a larger downtrend. The first quarter saw the
Energy stocks could potentially be a lucrative trade this upcoming summer, as suggested by Robert Schein, chief investment officer at Blanke Schein Wealth Management. He believes that the current supply crunch due to geopolitical conflicts and shipping disruptions may lead to an increase in oil prices. This, in turn, could benefit shares of energy companies,