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Recently featured stock, bond and fund articles, selected by our financial news editors
News Article
Why these government bonds may still come with a compelling rate
- By Veronica Dagher,
- The Wall Street Journal
- - 11/01/2022
I Bonds made investors take notice when they offered a 9.62% annual rate that ended last month. The new rate is lower, but it still exceeds what you can get on cash.
News Article
This ‘Aristocrat’ is among the companies that have recently raised their dividends
- By Lawrence C. Strauss,
- Barron's
- - 10/31/2022
Exxon Mobil, which has paid a higher dividend for at least 25 years straight, joins seven other names that have recently hiked their quarterly payouts to investors.
News Article
Knowing when stocks might be cheap enough to start buying again
- By WILL ASHWORTH,
- Kiplinger
- - 11/03/2022
The current bear market has many investors wondering if it’s time to go bargain-hunting for beaten-down shares. That may depend on your own time horizon.
News Article
The challenge of positioning your portfolio until the Fed’s next move
- By Conrad de Aenlle,
- The New York Times News Service
- - 10/15/2022
The Federal Reserve’s hawkishness is aimed at taming inflation, but it’s also pressuring stocks, and investors are wondering when the central bank will start to ease up.
News Article
Asset classes: Here’s what they are and how they can diversify your portfolio
- By BOB HAEGELE,
- Bankrate.com
- - 10/06/2022
You know about stocks, bonds and cash, but there are many other asset classes that can help round out your investment mix. Here are some of the most common ones.
Mutual Funds & ETFs
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5 places to look for income in the bond market right now
Fixed-income investors may be ready to move on after this year, but some experts say they could be missing some good opportunities. Here are five options to mull over. -
How you can leverage the business cycle when investing in sectors
Knowing how the business cycle affects fundamentals in different sectors can help investors enhance their returns and reduce their risks. -
11 ways for investors to find opportunities as the dollar stays strong
The strength of the greenback against global currencies presents big challenges, but there are still ways to manage through it. Here are seven stocks and four funds to watch. -
9 funds to consider if you think there’s more upside to oil and natural gas
Energy prices have rolled back from recent highs, but some industry watchers expect demand to remain strong. These nine ETFs can help broaden your exposure to the sector.
Stocks
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Equity investors may need to brace themselves for what’s ahead
After a rough patch for stocks, it may be time to step back and assess the potentially bad, good, and mixed signals that have emerged during this phase of the bear market. -
If a downturn has you worried, consider these defensive sectors
Even when times are tight, consumers still spend money on certain products and services. Here’s what that means for investors who are looking for resilient parts of the market. -
8 stocks to watch for the 2022 holiday shopping season
Industry analysts don’t expect a repeat of 2021’s results for the nation’s retailers, but some companies may be better equipped to handle this year’s challenges. -
10 changes Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway made to their portfolio
Every quarter, Berkshire Hathaway files its trades with regulators in a widely watched filing for investors. Here are 10 stocks Buffett and company bought or sold.
Bonds
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5 places to look for income in the bond market right now
Fixed-income investors may be ready to move on after this year, but some experts say they could be missing some good opportunities. Here are five options to mull over. -
Why these government bonds may still come with a compelling rate
I Bonds made investors take notice when they offered a 9.62% annual rate that ended last month. The new rate is lower, but it still exceeds what you can get on cash. -
Asset classes: Here’s what they are and how they can diversify your portfolio
You know about stocks, bonds and cash, but there are many other asset classes that can help round out your investment mix. Here are some of the most common ones. -
13 ways for yield-seekers to look for opportunities amid rising interest rates
After a historic selloff for bonds, some market watchers believe yields are starting to look more attractive. Here are 13 ways income investors may be able to capitalize.
Investing Strategies
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Equity investors may need to brace themselves for what’s ahead
After a rough patch for stocks, it may be time to step back and assess the potentially bad, good, and mixed signals that have emerged during this phase of the bear market. -
If a downturn has you worried, consider these defensive sectors
Even when times are tight, consumers still spend money on certain products and services. Here’s what that means for investors who are looking for resilient parts of the market. -
8 stocks to watch for the 2022 holiday shopping season
Industry analysts don’t expect a repeat of 2021’s results for the nation’s retailers, but some companies may be better equipped to handle this year’s challenges. -
10 changes Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway made to their portfolio
Every quarter, Berkshire Hathaway files its trades with regulators in a widely watched filing for investors. Here are 10 stocks Buffett and company bought or sold.
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