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Should You Buy AGNC Investment While It's Below $10?
AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) is trading a bit below $10 per share today and it offers an ultra-high 14% dividend yield. Think about that for a second -- you spend $10 (or less), a nice round number, and you get roughly $1.45 a year in dividends. That sounds like a great trade, but there's another...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
2 No-Brainer Nasdaq Stocks to Buy With $300 in April Before They Soar
It's been a challenging year for the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has declined 8% from its high, and the technology-focused Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) has fallen 14%. However, both indexes have recovered from every past decline, so the recent losses create a no-brainer...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Greek feta producers fret over exports after US tariffs
By Angeliki Koutantou KALAVRITA, Greece, April 3 (Reuters) - A small cooperative of 1,200 stock breeders producing feta, Greece's trademark white soft cheese, in the southern Peloponnese peninsula had one big target this year: a market foray in the United States.Back in 2019, the country mana...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
3 Reasons the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF Is a Long-Term Buy for 2030 and Beyond
The market has been shaky in recent weeks, and it can be an intimidating time to invest. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is down by around 9.13% since mid-February, as of this writing, with the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) tumbling by close to 14% in that time.While it can be tempting to hold...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
EMERGING MARKETS-Vietnam in the eye of US tariff storm; Asian markets tumble
Trump announced 10% tariff on all importsAsia gets higher levies - China 34%, Vietnam 46%, Thailand 36%Vietnam's dong hits record low, stocks drop 6.7%Thai baht at one-month lowBy Himanshi Akhand April 3 (Reuters) - Vietnam's dong hit an all-time low on Thursday and its stocks were set fo...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
EMERGING MARKETS-Vietnam in the eye of US tariff storm; Asian markets tumble
Trump announced 10% tariff on all importsAsia gets higher levies - China 34%, Vietnam 46%, Thailand 36%Vietnam's dong hits record low, stocks drop 6.7%Thai baht at one-month lowBy Himanshi Akhand April 3 (Reuters) - Vietnam's dong hit an all-time low on Thursday and its stocks were set fo...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Trump's tariffs set to drive up bar bills and cut jobs
Further measures add to drinks industry painSome shares open flat or even higher as higher tariffs avoidedMany drinks have to be made in specific areas, cannot move output to US LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - From Negroni cocktails to Scotch whisky, costs will rise, sales will fall, jobs will be cut...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
On Social Security? 5 Recent Trump Administration Updates That Retirees Need to Know About
As a presidential candidate and after taking office, Donald Trump promised he wouldn't cut Social Security benefits. He has honored that pledge so far in his second term. However, that doesn't mean he hasn't touched Social Security at all. There has been a flurry of activity at the Social Security A...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Shippers, logistics firms slide as US tariffs will affect freight flows
** Shares in European shipping and logistic groups fall after President Donald Trump announced world-wide tariffs on most goods imported into the United States ** Shippers Maersk MAERSKb.CO and Hapag-Lloyd HLAG.DE fall 6%, logistic groups DSV DSV.CO, Kuehne und Nagel KNIN.S are down around 4% **...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
3 Scenarios Where Using the 4% Rule Won't Make Sense for Your Retirement
A recent Northwestern Mutual survey found that Americans think it will take $1.46 million to retire comfortably. That's a sum that may be attainable if you start saving early enough.You, on the other hand, may be looking at even more than $1.46 million in your 401(k) or IRA -- or maybe not. But no m...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Nvidia Has Ceded Its Spot as the No. 1 Holding on Robinhood to a Company Expected to Skyrocket 900%, According to a Prominent Money Manager
Roughly three decades ago, the internet began going mainstream and, in the process, democratized access to information and online trading for everyday investors. Rather than wait for public companies to mail their annual reports, investors had access to income statements, balance sheets, investor pr...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Indian pharma stocks jump as US tariffs exempts sector
** Nifty pharma index .NIPHARM up 2.3% in afternoon trade after U.S. President Donald Trump exempts the sector from reciprocal tariffs for now** Pharma is the top performer by percentage among the major sectoral indexes** Trump imposed 26% reciprocal tariffs on Indian imports as part of his wider pl...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
RPT-South Africa seeks new US trade deal after tariff hike, says presidency
JOHANNESBURG, April 3 (Reuters) - South Africa's presidency said on Thursday that the new U.S. tariffs underscore the need to negotiate a new bilateral trade deal with Washington to ensure long-term trade certainty.U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled global reciprocal tariffs on most goods impo...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Luxury, Swiss watchmaker shares take a hit from new U.S. tariffs
April 3 (Reuters) - Shares in European luxury companies dropped on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs, including on goods from the European Union and Switzerland.The European Union was targeted with a 20% rate, while Switzerland with a 31% rate - both important markets ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
South African Markets - Factors to watch on April 3
JOHANNESBURG, April 3 (Reuters) - The following scheduled economic event, equity and currency market moves may affect South African markets on Thursday.ECONOMIC EVENTSFinance minister responds to questions in parliament on his budget speechSOUTH AFRICAN MARKETSThe South African rand dropped sharply ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
South Africa seeks new US trade deal after tariff hike, says presidency
JOHANNESBURG, April 3 (Reuters) - South Africa's presidency said on Thursday that the new U.S. tariffs underscore the need to negotiate a new bilateral trade deal with Washington to ensure long-term trade certainty.U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled global reciprocal tariffs on most goods impo...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
German sportswear makers fall after US tariffs
** Shares in Adidas ADSGn.DE and Puma PUMG.DE fall 9-10% after U.S. tariff announcement** "Very bad news for the US fashion and sportswear industries, which import 98% and 99% of their products sold in the US, respectively, especially from China and Vietnam," Cedric Rossi at Bryan Garnier sa...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Jefferies upgrades UK's Alphawave IP Group on potential Qualcomm acquisition; shares fall
** Shares of British semiconductor company Alphawave IP Group AWE.L down 1.7% at 135.3p** Jefferies upgrades AWE to "Buy" from "Hold", citing a potential bid from Qualcomm QCOM.O as a key driver for the upgrade** Brokerage raises PT to 160p from 108p, representing a nearly 17% upside...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Sporting goods makers Adidas, Puma slump after Trump announces tariffs
April 3 (Reuters) - Shares in Adidas ADSGn.DE and Puma PUMG.DE dropped sharply on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a raft of new tariffs, including on key sourcing markets for the sporting goods companies. The European Union was targeted with a 20% rate, Vietnam with 46%, Cambodia ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Japan's Nikkei slumps to 8-month low on Trump tariff shock
Banks hit by lower bond yields, speculation of rate-hike delaysStrengthening of safe-haven yen heaps pressure on exportersDrugmakers spared as pharmaceuticals escape latest leviesBy Kevin Buckland TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slumped to an eight-month low on Thursda...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
