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If you are building a portfolio you intend to never touch again, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B) warrants a central role, because it is engineered to compound capital across decades regardless of who is in the White House, what the Federal Reserve is doing, or which sector is in fashion. Pillar One: A Business Built to Outlast ... History Says This Unstoppable Cash Cow Is the Single Best “Set-It-and-Forget-It” Stock on the Planet

The Fed’s new chairman may end up presiding over interest-rate hikes, even though President Donald Trump wants lower rates.

(Updates with new information from the first paragraph.) US equity indexes rose amid a broad-base

On Thursday morning, President Trump posted on Truth Social: “At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points.” Kharg Island is the terminal that handles the overwhelming majority of Iran’s crude exports. A US move to seize it would amount to the physical capture ... The Iran War Gets Hot Again As Trump Moves to Seize Iran’s Oil Crown Jewel. Is a Recession Next?

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, June 11 (Reuters) - The United States and the European Union have yet to decide whether to continue suspending or to reimpose tariffs on $11.5 billion of goods in a

Gold has been a safe haven in the past, and with its price falling recently, it may be due for a rally.

The Fed’s pivot to 3.75% has revived the bull case for cyclical income stocks, and United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) sits at the center of that narrative. With shares at $103.26 and a yield north of 6%, the question for retirees is simple: can UPS actually keep paying? The Dividend at a Glance Metric Value Annual ... A Dramatic Fed Pivot Just Unlocked a New Era of Growth for UPS

New wholesale inflation numbers have reached their highest levels since March and November of 2022, respectively.

The Fed’s new chairman may end up presiding over interest-rate hikes, even though President Donald Trump wants lower rates.

Microchip Technology and Flex are highlighted as AI-linked plays as cooling core inflation and improving business trends support growth expectations.

The London Company released its Q1 2026 investor letter for “The London Company Large Cap Strategy”. In early 2026, US equities declined, with the Russell 3000 falling 4% and the S&P posting losses. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The year started positively with a broad rally, but sentiment reversed in […]

Core inflation rate came in at 2.9% year-over-year yesterday. This stopped interest rate hike expectations from being anchored, and the 10-year Treasury closed last week near 4.6%. That backdrop is still supposed to be poison for stocks. Yet the Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (NYSEARCA:AVUV) is up 20% year to date and 36% over ... Sticky Inflation’s Worst Nightmare: Why Small Value Stocks Are Secretly Printing Money

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Markets remain volatile amid geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns and tech weakness, which have driven renewed interest in value ETF investing as a defensive strategy.

The inflation story just got another plot twist. Fresh data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed May producer price inflation (PPI) jumped 6.5% year over year, higher than expectations of 6.4% and marking the highest reading since November 2022. On the surface, that sounds like a flashing red warning sign for the Federal ... Producer Price Inflation Hits 6.5%, But the Fed May Still Pause Rate Hikes — Here’s Why

Caterpillar announced an 8% dividend hike after Wednesday's close, extending its streak of dividend increases to 32 years. CAT stock led Dow Jones Industrial Average winners early Thursday, rebounding from a key support level after suffering its sharpest loss since April 3, 2025, the day after President Donald Trump unveiled "Liberation Day" tariffs. Caterpillar is among 69 members of the S&P 500 that have increased dividends every year for the last 25 years.

The 10-year deal will replace more than 100 separate agency HR systems with a single cloud-based platform serving roughly 2 million federal employees

Treasury yields and the dollar rise amid hotter-than-expected U.S. wholesale inflation and as President Trump renews military threats against Iran. May PPI was 1.1%, matching April's advance and beating WSJ consensus of 0.

As the Canadian market navigates a period of contained inflation and sluggish growth, the Bank of Canada's decision to hold interest rates steady provides a stable backdrop for investors. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often indicate strong confidence from those who know the business best.

At $106.97, ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) looks dislocated from fundamentals. The stock has shed 16.2% in a week and 30.17% year to date as a new Federal Reserve chair takes over and the software sector flushes, creating a setup where price has detached from fundamentals. ServiceNow runs the dominant workflow automation platform for the Global 2000, and ... Buy, Hold, or Sell: Dropping 21% in a Week as a New Fed Chair Steps In, Is ServiceNow an Absolute Steal at $107?

The OSFI has said it's working on making the path to a federal banking licence 'quicker, clearer and more predictable'

Hopes for lower interest rates are fading fast, putting renewed pressure on bond prices — and fixed-income investors' portfolios.

CFTC moves to formalize prediction market oversight. Rule could reshape the battle between prediction markets and sportsbooks. Federal versus state authority remains unresolved. A proposal ...

Most investors fear lingering inflation will chip away at Dollar General's foot traffic, which has defied the odds so far.

Oracle’s guidance overshadows growth from the cloud, inflation could keep Fed on “prolonged hold,” SpaceX stock gets its first analyst, and more news to start your day.

As global markets navigate a period of mixed economic signals, with major U.S. stock indexes experiencing declines led by the Nasdaq Composite and broader concerns over inflationary pressures impacting Federal Reserve policies, investors are keenly observing the technology sector for potential opportunities amid volatility. In this context, identifying high-growth tech stocks involves looking at companies that not only demonstrate robust innovation and adaptability in emerging areas like...

Earlier this week, NXP Semiconductors NV shares dropped following the latest US inflation report, as renewed interest-rate concerns pressured the wider chip sector and increased discount-rate expectations for future cash flows. At the same time, insider share sales over the past three months and views that the stock trades above some intrinsic value estimates have added an extra layer of caution to how investors interpret the move. We’ll now examine how these inflation-driven rate worries...

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) may be forced to tackle rapidly rising inflation.

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Jun, 11 2026 US stock futures are pointing lower this morning, with E mini S&P 500 contracts down about 0.8% and Nasdaq 100 futures off roughly 1.1%, as investors focus on fresh signals about inflation and interest rates. The key driver is the May consumer price report, where overall US CPI is expected at 4.2% year on year and core inflation near 2.9%, which means the cost of living is still rising faster than the Federal Reserve’s 2%...