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As Canadian markets grapple with a technical recession following marginal declines in growth, investors are keenly observing the underlying fundamentals amidst geopolitical uncertainties and inflation pressures. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks can offer opportunities for those focused on intrinsic value, as these stocks may provide potential for long-term appreciation despite current market challenges.

Although the bull case has rarely sounded louder, with one-year gains running hot and the index pressing new highs, Wall Street has a long memory, and that memory is not kind to stretched valuations that meet an inflation regime. The benchmark S&P 500 sits at $745.64 on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) proxy ... The S&P 500 Lost 40% in Real Terms from 1968 to 1982. History Says It Could Happen Again.

Persistent inflation is likely to keep the Federal Reserve from cutting rates until well into 2027. Rising costs in services, housing, energy, and tariffs continue to keep inflation above the Fed’s 2% target, while the labor market remains strong enough to support wage pressures. Because of this, the Fed is expected to keep rates higher ... No Rate Cuts Until 2027? Grab These High-Yielding Safe Dividend Kings Now

ORCL, MU and HPP led standout gains as Zacks highlighted top-performing portfolios amid volatile markets and inflation worries.

Memory chip inflation is just beginning, Berkshire Hathaway buys homebuilder in CEO Abel’s first takeover, and other news to start your day.

Canada’s Nisga’a Nation isn’t known as a big energy player, but the Indigenous government is backing a project to export LNG from British Columbia overseas. The project would have been a pipe dream a few years ago under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Prime Minister Mark Carney is greasing the wheels to get exports flowing beyond America, partly out of necessity due to President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Pfizer could attract investors if Warsh's "regime change" at the Fed leads to market turbulence.

The Fed's latest inflation update is potentially dire news for a historically expensive stock market.

Broadcom is set to be the final semiconductor giant to report earnings for the quarter, as a historic rally in chipmaker stocks shows little signs of abating. Investors will also watch Friday’s jobs report—one of the first major economic indicators that will inform the Federal Reserve under its new chairman, Kevin Warsh.

Under Trump, the federal government has used CHIPS Act funds to buy stakes in a number of tech companies.

Corporate resilience is defying economic headwinds.

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's plans for the Fed's balance sheet could quietly push borrowing costs higher.

Petrobras will cut its road diesel price by R$0.3515 per liter from June 1 under a federal subsidy designed to offset higher fuel taxes and stabilize supply.

The Federal Reserve is worried about inflation, but even if it increases rates, JPMorgan Chase, American Express, and Progressive should be OK.

Asking for a Trend Host Josh Lipton previews several of the biggest stories to come for the week of June 1, including fresh labor market data and quarterly results from consumer, retail, and AI sectors.

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Economic releases this week will spotlight employment—in both the JOLTS and the jobs report—and business purchasing activity. Palo Alto, Dollar General, and Lululemon will close out this earnings season.

Markets face a big week focused almost entirely on labor market assessment as comprehensive employment data builds toward Friday's May jobs report at 8:30am that will provide crucial insights into whether the labor market is stabilizing or continuing to deteriorate.

The host of Reuters Morning Bid opened the week with a framing that might make investors pause. The current macro environment looks calmer on the surface than the underlying conditions actually warrant, and June is when that gap may close. Two pressures are converging at the same time: energy reserves are depleting due to the ... June Labeled ‘Crunch Point’ as Energy Reserves Burn Through and Rate Hikes Loom

Inflation has a way of turning economics into personal finance. For retirees living on fixed incomes, every increase in the price of groceries, gasoline, utilities, and healthcare stretches a monthly Social Security check a little further than it was designed to go. And after years of inflation shocks, Americans are once again watching prices climb. ... Trump and Kevin Warsh Plan a Huge Giveaway to Retirees. There’s Only One Problem

The last time inflation was this high, the S&P 500 was in a bear market.

Inflation may be one of the few issues capable of uniting Americans across party lines. Voters can argue endlessly about tax policy, government spending, tariffs, or regulation. But when the cost of groceries, gasoline, and housing starts climbing faster than paychecks, political loyalties often take a back seat to household budgets. That’s because inflation isn’t ... Bidenflation Hit Harder, but Trumpflation May Last Longer

Jerome Powell's successor wants to lead a reform-oriented central bank, but this can prove disastrous for the stock market.

These 3 Dividend Kings combine decades of dividend growth with strong fundamentals, recession resistance, and long-term income potential

Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN) is one of the best oil stocks to buy now amid the US-Iran Conflict. On May 21, Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN) completed the acquisition of 16,300 net undeveloped acres through a U.S. government federal lease sale in the core of the Delaware Basin in Lea and Eddy Counties. The $2.6 billion […]

Quantum computing is still in its infancy and requires massive, long-term investments — which means investing in quantum is highly speculative, based on future potential.

From dividend stocks to annuities, there are plenty of ways to protect your retirement savings when the economy goes south.

The May nonfarm payrolls report and Broadcom earnings will be in focus for investors this week.

This one thing may determine what the stock market does next.

Datadog has received FedRAMP High certification for its observability and security platform, clearing it for highly sensitive U.S. Federal Government workloads. The certification places Datadog among a limited group of vendors approved for critical government use across civilian and defense agencies. This development expands Datadog’s access to public sector projects that require elevated security and compliance standards. For investors tracking NasdaqGS:DDOG, this certification comes as...