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US stocks weekly: Correction territory
** S&P 500 .SPX falls fourth straight week, sheds 2.3%, as tariff/economic growth concerns build .N** Indeed, week kicked off with downside still beckoning, and by Thurs, benchmark S&P 500 index confirmed correction, ended down 10.1% from record close** But that proved to be a tradable low; ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 17
Here's the Smartest Way to Invest in the S&P 500 in March
The past month has probably been stressful for many investors. The S&P 500 index, arguably the most common placeholder for the U.S. stock market, has declined over 8%, flirting with a technical correction (10% decline from peak). What's been hard for many is the speed at which things have moved; num...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 17
SES rises on Appaloosa letter about announced board changes
** Shares in SES SESFd.PA rise 4.8% after its shareholder, U.S. hedge fund Appaloosa LP, published a letter in response to the European satellite group's board changes** Bernstein analyst Aleksander Peterc says Monday's share move is likely related to the letter** Appaloosa, which manages fu...Reuters
Mon, Mar 17
Will the Fed Rescue the Plunging U.S. Stocks? Can Powell Act—or Even Try—at the March Meeting?
TradingKey – The early days of Trump’s return to the White House have failed to deliver the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) rally investors hoped for, instead pushing the S&P 500 into correction territory. As the Federal Reserve’s March policy meeting approaches, markets are pinning hopes on...
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Mon, Mar 17
Corrections Not Bear Market: BofA Calls for Trump and the Fed’s Policies Moves
TradingKey – U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war is eroding confidence in the stock market and dimming economic optimism. Bank of America contends that U.S. stocks are undergoing a “correction” rather than entering a bear market, as both Trump and the Federal Reserve may soon adjust their...
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Mon, Mar 17
Bessent: Corrections Are Healthy, but Economic Outlook Might Be Uncertain
TradingKey – As the S&P 500 enters a technical correction, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has once again addressed market concerns, seeking to ease investor anxieties. With decades of Wall Street investment experience, Bessent argues that the current market pullback is a healthy development.
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Mon, Mar 17
The S&P 500 Just Hit Correction Territory: Here Are 5 Stocks That Are Simply Too Cheap to Ignore Right Now
On March 13, the S&P 500 finished the day down 10% from its previous all-time high. This officially pushed the stock market into what's known as "correction" territory, even if this is a misnomer. After all, who's to say whether the price of the S&P 500 is more correct today versus yesterday or tomo...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 17
3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now
In recent weeks, the broader market has veered toward a correction. The S&P 500 is down roughly 10% from its high, and the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite has dropped approximately 14% from its peak. Don't be alarmed; drawdowns are a normal part of long-term investing, especially after such a stro...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 17
LIVE MARKETS-Stocks tick higher as oil provides lift, retailers drag
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comSTOCKS TICK HIGHER AS OIL PROVIDES LIFT, RETAILERS DRAGEurope's STOXX 600 .STOXX is up 0.5% so far, as oil and gas stocks lead gain...Reuters
Mon, Mar 17
1 High-Powered ETF That Can Turn $340 a Month Into $1 Million
If you want to get your portfolio to $1 million by the time you retire but you don't have a big lump sum of money to invest in today, you can start by investing every month. And if you can maintain that habit over the long term, your gains can be significant, potentially putting you on track to end ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 17
Defence firm QinetiQ flags delays in some UK, US contracts
March 17 (Reuters) - Britain's QinetiQ QQ.L on Monday warned of delays in several contracts in the UK and US that would affect its revenues for fiscal 2025, sending shares of the defence and security firm tumbling more than 15%.The company's stock is set to record its worst day since its deb...Reuters
Mon, Mar 17
Rivian and Tesla shares target lowered at Mizuho on tariff uncertainty
Mizuho analysts cut their price targets on Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) shares, attributing the revision to uncertainties around tariffs and regulatory changes that could impact the electric vehicle (EV) market.Investing.com
Mon, Mar 17
Where Will Bitcoin Be in 10 Years?
In the last decade, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has produced a total return of 224%. While this is a respectable gain, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has fared much better. Since mid-March 2015, the world's top cryptocurrency has skyrocketed a jaw-dropping 29,690% (as of March 12).Despite a volatile journe...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 17
UK's Qinetiq slides 16% on grim trading update
** Qinetiq shares QQ.L slide over 16%, top loser on FTSE mid-cap .FTMC and set for worst day since 2006 IPO** British defence group says tough near-term conditions delays contract awards, geopolitical uncertainty hits usual Q4 weighting to higher-margin sales from U.S.** Now expects FY25 organic sal...Reuters
Mon, Mar 17
European shares rise, while Wall St futures slid
SINGAPORE/LONDON, March 17 (Reuters) - Oil hit two-week highs on Monday, while U.S. futures slid and those in Europe edged up, as investors braced for more of the policy bombshells that have created a sharp divergence between the performance of U.S. markets and those elsewhere.
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Mon, Mar 17
The Fed's Interest Rate Cuts Foreshadowed the Stock Market Correction, and Here's What Might Happen Next
By law, the U.S. Federal Reserve has two primary mandates. First, it aims to keep the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure of inflation rising at a rate of around 2% per year. Second, it aims to keep the economy operating at full employment, although it doesn't have an official target for the unemploy...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 17
The Nasdaq Just Had Its Worst Day Since 2022. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This Next.
The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) advanced 28% last year as investors piled into technology stocks amid enthusiasm about artificial intelligence. The index continued to climb higher into February, but then reversed course as recession fears resurfaced and the Trump administration began impos...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 17
South African rand little changed even as ties with US plumb new lows
JOHANNESBURG, March 17 (Reuters) - The rand was little changed early on Monday, as market participants appeared to shrug off the United States' decision late last week to expel South Africa's ambassador in yet another sign of the two countries' rapidly souring relations.At 0800 GMT, the ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 17
The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $150 Right Now
Anytime is a great time to invest in stocks. The catch is that you must choose the right stocks.The current market dynamics, including high volatility and worries about tariffs leading to a trade war, make the stock selection process trickier than it's been over the last couple of years. However, th...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 17
