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You’d have made a lot more this year investing in non-U.S. stock markets. These ETFs are worth considering now.

As Dow transports have rallied — which the Dow Theory says is a good sign for the stock market — most of the components remain cheaply priced.

A Wall Street strategist who made a splash a decade ago with a report arguing that the rise of passive investing was “worse than Marxism” has said the problem is even bigger than he initially realized.

Investing in dividend stocks means keeping track of a lot of dates. Many companies pay dividends quarterly, some only pay them annually or semi-annually, while a few others are monthly dividend stocks.On top of that, you generally won’t receive a dividend if you only buy the stock on the date it’s paid out. To receive a dividend payment, you must own the stock before the ex-dividend date, which is usually weeks before the payment date.Our weekly blue-chip dividend calendar can help you keep track of upcoming dividends from some of the most valuable stocks on the market. This week’s blue-chip…

The Trump administration’s $12 billion aid package may be too little, too late for American farmers — particularly soybean producers suffering from the effects of a U.S.-instigated global trade war.

In This Article Remember the good old days when kids read books instead of scrolling, and “likes” and “feed” were usually reserved for your favorite pets? Oh, yes, and there was that quaint old technique that real estate investors used to make money: the BRRRR strategy.  Well, guess what? Just like the prehistoric shark in The Meg that is not in fact extinct, but alive and lurking in the deepest depths of the ocean, the BRRRR strategy—with a few modifications—has been living undercover in a few American outposts, biding its time for a comeback.   In the same way that the…

(Image credit: Getty Images)Stocks trended lower throughout Monday’s session as caution set in ahead of the December Fed meeting. The central bank is widely expected to announce its third straight quarter-point rate cut Wednesday afternoon. However, uncertainty remains about what’s in store for interest rates and the economy in 2026.”This week’s FOMC decision could set the tone for the remainder of 2025 and beyond, shaping expectations for monetary policy, risk appetite, and market leadership,” says Mark Hackett, chief market strategist at Nationwide.Another rate cut “would reinforce the narrative of easing financial conditions,” while “any deviation from the expected path, or…

Giving gifts gets expensive, amiright? A new NerdWallet survey finds that 82% of Americans plan to purchase gifts this holiday season. And 65% of these holiday shoppers are concerned about tariffs impacting their holiday gift shopping this year.One solution? Fewer pricey presents, more affordable ones, some that’ll garner a laugh. For this list, we’re thinking outside the sock. Get it? Prices are current at the time of this writing, but you know the holidays. Things could get cheaper or more expensive.Silly stocking stuffers you (probably, maybe?) won’t regret buying1. Wearable blanket: Prices vary In a world obsessed with comfort (my…

“While I’d like to push back more, I know myself and will end up caving and buying a new dress.”

Target is offering 30% off Brightroom closet and storage items today.  This includes compression bags, storage racks, jewelry boxes and other items.   This sale overlaps with another promotion for $10 off a $40 home purchase.  You can get an extra $10 off your purchase if it is over $40 or you can mix and match with other household items to hit $40 for the extra $10 off.   You can see the Brightroom items on sale by clicking here.    You can see all the items included in the $10 off $40 household coupon here.