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A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike in more than three years and Chair Kevin Warsh stressed that inflation risks remain elevated. According to CNBC, the Fed unanimously raised the overnight funds rate by a quarter point to a 3.75%–4% target range and signaled another hike could come this year. Stocks initially absorbed the widely expected move, then sold off during Warsh’s press conference as he said inflation is “too high, and

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike in more than three years and Chair Kevin Warsh stressed that inflation risks remain elevated. According to CNBC, the Fed unanimously raised the overnight funds rate by a quarter point to a 3.75%–4% target range and signaled another hike could come this year. Stocks initially absorbed the widely expected move, then sold off during Warsh’s press conference as he said inflation is “too high, and

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike in more than three years and Chair Kevin Warsh stressed that inflation risks remain elevated. According to CNBC, the Fed unanimously raised the overnight funds rate by a quarter point to a 3.75%–4% target range and signaled another hike could come this year. Stocks initially absorbed the widely expected move, then sold off during Warsh’s press conference as he said inflation is “too high, and

Berkshire Hathaway's latest 13F reveals a stock portfolio far more concentrated than most investors realize, with the bulk of its equity weight sitting in just three consumer franchises that Buffett has held through recessions, bubbles, and every market cycle since the 1980s.

Federal debt just crossed a staggering new threshold while Treasury scrambles to prop up the bond market, and the intervention collapsed within 24 hours. Where Berkshire puts its money instead reveals something most retirees holding long bonds have not yet reckoned with.

Walmart stock (WMT) is dropping in Thursday's pre-market trading after releasing second quarter earnings results, outlining slowing sales growth despite the chain topping estimates and raising its full-year guidance. Morning Brief Host Julie Hyman is joined by Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Pras Subramanian and POLITICO senior reporter Sam Sutton to talk about Walmart's outlook and its plans to use its tariff refunds to lower prices.

A Washington proposal to strip inflation out of capital gains calculations has investors asking a simple question: after 60 years of buy-and-hold investing, could Warren Buffett's tax bill all but disappear? The real answer is more surprising than either side of the debate admits.

The blue chip leader will remain more resilient than the fintech challenger.

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US equity futures nudged higher pre-bell Friday as traders weighed a new set of tariffs imposed by t

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In recent weeks, American Express has reinforced investor confidence by confirming a higher dividend from Q1 2026, maintaining a 2.5% Stress Capital Buffer through 2027, and expanding Membership Rewards redemptions into Apple Pay following solid Q1 results and resilience in Fed stress tests. At the same time, growing uptake of premium cards among younger customers and richer loyalty features are tightening the link between American Express’s brand, its closed-loop model, and future fee-based...

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Most Undervalued Dow Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) is among the most undervalued stocks. TheFly reported on June 30 that BTIG increased its price target for AXP to $324 from $285 while maintaining a Sell rating on the shares. The […]

American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) was among the stocks Jim Cramer discussed as he said that the Iran peace negotiations could trigger an oil glut, cool inflation, and pull interest rates down. During the episode, a caller inquired if the stock is a “good buy,” and Cramer said: This is precisely the level where I want […]

Giverny Capital Asset Management, LLC, an investment management company, recently published its first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy can be downloaded here. The model portfolio fell 6.88% this quarter, compared to the S&P 500’s 4.33% decline. Over the past year, the portfolio gained 8.52%, while the index increased by 17.80%. Geopolitical conflicts and inflation concerns drove […]

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

FTSE 100 up 12 points at 10,343 UK inflation eases to 2.8% in April M&S, British Land, Experian, Severn Trent report results 12.59pm: Grocery analyst not a fan of Treasury food plan On the stories that the Treasury is asking major UK supermarkets to limit prices on some basic...

Wall Street shares were set for a mixed start on Wednesday as investors prepare to wait for news from Donald Trump’s visit to China. Stock futures pointed in different directions ahead of the opening bell, with Dow Jones futures down 114 points or 0.2% at 49,755, while S&P 500 futures...

Tracey Ryniec and John Blank discuss the US economy and what stocks to buy right now.

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U.S. petroleum inventories are declining, although they are still above year-ago levels. Plus, market newsletter commentary on the Federal Reserve, consumer spending, and the growth of the venture-capital market.