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In trading on Friday, the iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 0.5% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Church & Dwight, up about 4.1% and shares of Colgate-palmolive, up about 3.9% on the day. And underperforming other ETFs today is the iShares MSCI…

This Week It was a big week for fourth-quarter earnings, but also for the Federal Reserve – even in a week where it kept rates unchanged (as expected). First, the Fed upgraded its assessment of the economy, seeing economic growth as “solid,” instead of “moderate,” and recognized “some signs of stabilization” in the labor market. Second, President…

(RTTNews) – Gold prices were in freefall on Friday as traders locked in profits from recent gains. In addition, the naming of the next candidate for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair and today’s producer price data pushed the U.S. dollar higher, weighing on the yellow metal. Front Month Comex Gold for February delivery nosedived by $604.50…

Key Points Apple is my largest holding. I’m writing call options on my position to generate income. ETFs like the JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF make it easy to collect passive income generated by options. 10 stocks we like better than Apple › I have owned Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) for many years. The tech…

Key Points Ford shares have produced a total return of 58% since late January 2021, dramatically underperforming the market. With muted growth prospects and weak profits, this is not a good business for long-term investors to own. 10 stocks we like better than Ford Motor Company › Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) investors are cheering…

NVIDIA Corporation NVDA, a leading designer of artificial intelligence (AI) processors, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited TSM, or TSMC, the manufacturer of advanced AI chips, have seen their shares climb 59.9% and 62%, respectively, over the past year.   This growth momentum shows no signs of slowing down, as incessant AI demand, expanding data centers,…

Key Points Netflix’s stock has been struggling this year as investors appear concerned about its attempted acquisition of Warner Bros. The company is projecting revenue to grow by between 12% and 14% this year — down from 16% in 2025. The stock’s valuation remains relatively high, with its price-to-earnings multiple around 34. 10 stocks we…

Key Points Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC) is a large and diversified producer of clean energy. That puts it in a sweet spot when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), which is a power-hungry technology. Here’s why you may want to buy this high-yielding stock to capitalize on the AI revolution. What does Brookfield Renewable…

Key Points Thiel, the co-founder of Palantir, has demonstrated his ability to identify a solid business. It’s a great idea to consider the moves of billionaire investors when looking for investing inspiration. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › It’s not surprising that investors look at Peter Thiel’s latest buys and sells with interest….

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed down -0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.28%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) fell -0.43%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) fell -1.35%. Stock indexes moved lower on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling to…