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Energy and Renewables Support the Stoxx
Energy stocks .SXEP resumed their ascent on Monday, hitting a fresh record high and helping the STOXX 600 .STOXX move into positive territory in early trading, after a softer start on lingering worries over a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
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Morgan Stanley Downgrades Global Equities; Sees US as 'defensive' Market Amid Mideast Conflict
March 30 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley downgraded global equities and upgraded cash and U.S. government bonds, as investors shun risk in favor of safe-haven assets due to mounting uncertainty stemming from the Middle East war.
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Is the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF a Smarter Buy Than VOO Right Now?
Key PointsAfter three years of lagging performance, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is again one of the best-performing dividend ETFs.Although value and dividend stocks outperformed strongly in January and February, there's been a sharp reversal in March.With economic conditions worsening...The Motley Fool
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LIVE MARKETS-S&P 500 correction close to ending - Morgan Stanley
STOXX 600 up 0.4%Energy, utilities leadBrent prices riseWall St futures edge upWelcome 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.com S&P 500 CORRECTION CLOSE TO ENDING - MORGA...Reuters
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Why Retiring at 62 Might Be the Most Expensive Decision You Ever Make
Key PointsClaiming Social Security benefits early will result in smaller checks (though many more of them).If you retire early and live a very long life, your finances may not stretch that far.Still, some people can manage it. See if you might be one of them.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most re...The Motley Fool
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures rise on commodity rally amid widening Mideast war
March 30 (Reuters) - Futures tied to Canada's resources‑heavy stock index edged higher on Monday, as commodity prices climbed amid a widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran that has entered its fifth week.June futures on the S&P/TSX composite index SXFcv1 were up 0.7%, as of 05:02 a.m. ET.The ri...Reuters
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Nasdaq Correction: Buy 2 AI Stock With 98% and 115% Upside, According to Wall Street Analysts
Key PointsThe Nasdaq Composite recently closed in correction territory, but past corrections have typically been excellent buying opportunities.Micron is 23% below its high, but the company enjoys a strong position in the booming memory chip industry.AppLovin is 48% below its high, but the company h...The Motley Fool
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Should You Buy Brookfield Renewable Corporation While It's Below $40?
Key PointsFew clean energy providers can match Brookfield Renewable's scale.The company offers an attractive and growing distribution.Brookfield Renewable is well-positioned for growth with two historic deals with tech giants Microsoft and Google.10 stocks we like better than Brookfield Renewable › ...The Motley Fool
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Why You Should Consider Not Claiming Spousal Social Security Benefits Before Full Retirement Age
Key PointsSpousal benefits allow you to receive Social Security based on your partner's work history.You must be 62 years old and have been married for at least a year to be eligible for spousal benefits.Claiming spousal benefits before your full retirement age reduces your benefit by a larger perce...The Motley Fool
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5 Stocks Preventing a S&P 500 Correction (Hint: None Are in the "Magnificent Seven")
Key PointsThe S&P 500 hasn't slipped into correction territory yet, in part due to the performances of five stocks.Two energy stocks and two consumer staples stocks with large weights in the index have delivered strong gains this year.There's also one perhaps surprising outlier that has buoyed the S...The Motley Fool
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Take Five: A quarter for the history books
March 30 (Reuters) - Global markets are coming to the end of a dizzying first quarter, dominated by geopolitics and now, war. U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran must reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its power infrastructure, meaning more nail-biting days ahead for i...Reuters
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Hong Kong stock market closing | The Hang Seng Index fell 0.81% to close at 24,750 points, the technology index plummeted, while Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable rose against the trend
Market Overview: Today, the three major indices of the Hong Kong stock market all fell sharply, with market sentiment clearly weakening. ▪ The Hang Seng Index closed at 24,750.79 points, with a daily decline of 0.81%; ▪ The Hang Seng Tech Index closed at 4,690.08 points, plummeting 1.84%; ▪ The National Enterprises Index closed at 8,399.12 points, down 0.65%. Currently, all three major indices are in a correction phase, failing to break through the peak reached on March 27, and showing clear short-term pressure. Sector Performance: ▪ The internet content and information sector collectively declined. Tencent Holdings fell 2.39%, closing at HKD 481.60, with a trading volume of HKD 1.367 billion. Kuaishou-W and Baidu Group-SW fell 2.30% and 2.58%, respectively. Affected by the adjustment of AI asset valuations, investor risk appetite has decreased, showing signs of capital outflow in the sector. ▪ The video game and multimedia sector continued to be weak. NetEase-S fell 0.40%, Kingsoft fell 3.79%, and Xindong Company fell 1.41%. Although NetEase was supported by buybacks and had active trading, major funds remained cautiously observant of performance pressures. ▪ The retail sector saw a slight decline. Pop Mart fell 0.60%, reporting HKD 148.70; Chow Tai Fook fell 0.18%, and China Duty Free fell 1.69%. Affected by the adjustment of gold prices and the release of annual reports, the consumer end is under overall pressure, with capital performance tending to be conservative. Macroeconomic Background: Since March, the Hong Kong stock market has focused on key macro indicators such as the annual import rate, reflecting the impact of import and export trade on the economyLongport
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Nervous About the Market? 3 Vanguard ETFs That Were Made for Times Like These.
Key PointsThe Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF is one of the safest havens during turbulent periods.The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF has outperformed the overall market historically during significant downturns. The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF owns high-quality dividend...The Motley Fool
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Could Investing $10,000 in VYMI Make You a Millionaire?
Key PointsThe Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF has delivered average annual returns of 11.7% for the past 10 years.The fund holds more than 1,500 stocks, mostly from developed markets.10 stocks we like better than Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF › There's no guaranteed w...The Motley Fool
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US energy stocks gain as Middle East war widens, oil jumps
Shares of U.S. energy companies rise premarket, tracking higher crude prices O/RBrent crude futures LCOc1 set for record monthly rise, now up 2.8% at $115.72/barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate CLc1 gains 1.6% to $101.23/barrelYemen's Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel over we...Reuters
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1 Cryptocurrency to Buy That Has Bottomed and Can More Than Double by Year-End, According to Wall Street Analyst Gautam Chhugani
Key PointsCryptocurrencies have sold off amid concerns about higher interest rates, the Iran conflict, and crypto whales taking profits.However, crypto is no stranger to big sell-offs.One Wall Street analyst isn't worried about the sector's latest struggles and thinks one of the world's largest cryp...The Motley Fool
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Brent oil heads for record month, stocks in limbo
European stocks up in early trading after Asia fallsBrent crude up 60% in March, biggest monthly rise everGulf peace talks uncertain as US builds up troopsBy Iain Withers and Wayne Cole LONDON/SYDNEY, March 30 (Reuters) - Brent crude oil rose 3% on Monday and was on track for a record monthly ris...Reuters
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Prediction: Dogecoin Is Going to Plunge by 50% (or More) From Here
Key PointsThe Dogecoin cryptocurrency was created as a joke, but it was worth more than most American companies in 2021. The cryptocurrency has since lost almost 90% of its peak value, as it grapples with a lack of sustainable demand. Dogecoin has a supply issue that could lead to a further 50% decl...The Motley Fool
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BREAKINGVIEWS-Masayoshi Son represents fragile link in AI chain
By Karen Kwok and Liam Proud LONDON, March 30 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Sam Altman and Masayoshi Son are becoming something of a double act. OpenAI's founder is the public face of the artificial intelligence boom, while the Japanese billionaire increasingly positions himself as its financial...Reuters
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Top 5 HK Stock Gainers/Losers (>100B) (3.30)
YOFC(06869) rose 14.34%, with a trading turnover 6.7 Billion HKD, and a year-to-date rose 281%. KNOWLEDGE ATLAS(02513) rose 9.81%, with a trading turnover 1.3 Billion HKD, and a year-to-date rose 531.2%. MONTAGE TECH(06809) fell 6.88%, with a trading turnover 230.6 Million HKD, and a year-to-date rose 54.5%. MUYUAN(02714) fell 6.04%, with a trading turnover 289.6 Million HKD, and a year-to-date fell 0.3%.Longport
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