Bond yields are falling as focus turns to the growth risks from a protracted conflict in the Middle East conflict and expectations for higher interest rates cool. Bloomberg's Morwenna Coniam joined "The Opening Trade" to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bond yields are falling as focus turns to the growth risks from a protracted conflict in the Middle East conflict and expectations for higher interest rates cool. Bloomberg's Morwenna Coniam joined "The Opening Trade" to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
Gunmen killed at least a dozen people in Jos, the capital of Nigeria’s restive Plateau state, sparking retaliation from a mob that killed 10 more, locals said on Monday. Plateau state, in central Nigeria’s Middle Belt region, experiences recurring violence in the countryside, mostly linked to land disputes between farmers and herders. Jos has seen bouts of sectarian violence in the past, but deadl...
Gunmen killed at least a dozen people in Jos, the capital of Nigeria’s restive Plateau state, sparking retaliation from a mob that killed 10 more, locals said on Monday. Plateau state, in central Nigeria’s Middle Belt region, experiences recurring violence in the countryside, mostly linked to land disputes between farmers and herders. Jos has seen bouts of sectarian violence in the past, but deadly, mass casualty attacks in the crowded city have been rare in recent years. At least 12 people were...
The amount of your Social Security checks comes down to two factors: your earnings history and the age at which you claim benefits. But thankfully for some people who may have inconsistent or short work histories, there's a chance to also receive benefits by claiming based on your spouse's earnings history. There are currently over 2 million people receiving Social Security spousal benefits , with...
The amount of your Social Security checks comes down to two factors: your earnings history and the age at which you claim benefits. But thankfully for some people who may have inconsistent or short work histories, there's a chance to also receive benefits by claiming based on your spouse's earnings history. There are currently over 2 million people receiving Social Security spousal benefits , with many of them younger than their full retirement age (67 for people born in 1960 or later). However, as with standard benefits, there's a trade-off to consider when claiming spousal benefits early, and it may not be in everyone's best interest. Continue reading
Is the stock market in correction territory? It depends on what you mean by stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) are indeed in correction. But, perhaps surprisingly, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) isn't (at least as of the market close on Friday, March 27, 2026). Over the last few years, the so-called "Magnificent Seven...
Is the stock market in correction territory? It depends on what you mean by stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) are indeed in correction. But, perhaps surprisingly, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) isn't (at least as of the market close on Friday, March 27, 2026). Over the last few years, the so-called "Magnificent Seven" stocks have fueled the S&P 500's impressive gains. However, all seven stocks have plunged by double-digit percentages year to date. If the Magnificent Seven isn't preventing the S&P 500 from slipping into correction territory, which stocks are? Five stocks especially stand out. Continue reading
Cracks appear to be forming in the stock market from nearly every direction. Valuations were already high, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) Shiller CAPE ratio near its highest level since before the dot-com bubble burst. Oil prices have skyrocketed amid uncertainty about the U.S. conflict with Iran. Inflation remains concerning. The U.S. economy seems to be weakening, with much lower-than-expect...
Cracks appear to be forming in the stock market from nearly every direction. Valuations were already high, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) Shiller CAPE ratio near its highest level since before the dot-com bubble burst. Oil prices have skyrocketed amid uncertainty about the U.S. conflict with Iran. Inflation remains concerning. The U.S. economy seems to be weakening, with much lower-than-expected GDP growth in the latest quarter and 92,000 job losses in February. It's completely understandable if you're nervous about the market. There's good news, though: Three Vanguard exchanged-traded funds (ETFs) were made for times like these. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Investing.com -- Investors have been so focused on hedging against further deterioration — from the ongoing U.S./Israel-Iran conflict to oil prices, credit stress, and rate uncertainty — that they may be unprepared for a stabilizing macro backdrop, Evercore ISI says.
Investing.com -- Investors have been so focused on hedging against further deterioration — from the ongoing U.S./Israel-Iran conflict to oil prices, credit stress, and rate uncertainty — that they may be unprepared for a stabilizing macro backdrop, Evercore ISI says.
THEGIFT777/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images AngloGold Ashanti ( AU ) is, in my opinion, one of the two competitors for the 'silver medal' in gold mining, alongside Newmont ( NEM ), and behind the industry leader Agnico ( AEM ). While NEM is going bigger and wider, AU seems to have focused on being leaner and meaner - and been richly rewarded for it so far. Perhaps a bit too richly. In recent yea...
THEGIFT777/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images AngloGold Ashanti ( AU ) is, in my opinion, one of the two competitors for the 'silver medal' in gold mining, alongside Newmont ( NEM ), and behind the industry leader Agnico ( AEM ). While NEM is going bigger and wider, AU seems to have focused on being leaner and meaner - and been richly rewarded for it so far. Perhaps a bit too richly. In recent years, AU has moved its primary listing from South Africa to the NYSE and gotten rid of non-Tier-1 assets in Brazil and Colombia while building an entire new Tier-1 district in Nevada . The market loves this kind of high-efficiency, high-margin play, and the stock has delivered stellar results in 2025 - 266% growth and an 8% dividend, including specials, which was significant idiosyncratic alpha over its peers. However, my main interest here is not in their overall strategy, which I quite like. It is purely on the numbers, based on AU's reported assets - and those numbers suggest to me that the bull case for AU is now highly speculative. Valuing the Resources and Reserves AU's gold mineral reserves have gone from 31.2 million ounces in 2024 to 36.5 million ounces in 2025, with strong gains coming from the Sukari acquisition in Africa and from the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) at the Arthur Gold Project, which has added the Merlin reserves to its total. The Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources (M&I), which are exclusive of reserves, stand at 68 million ounces. Another 49.3 million ounces is inferred gold resources. For 2026, AU has given guidance for the All-In Sustaining Costs (AISC) at the group level to be at USD 1990 per ounce at the higher end of the range (see page 3 here ). Meanwhile, the average gold price received per ounce for 2025 was USD 3468 per ounce (for Q4, this was at USD 4171). Given the generally bullish consensus on gold, I think USD 3500 per ounce is a reasonable assumption price, giving us a profit of USD 1500 per ounce. Going strictly by the reserves es...
There's no guaranteed way to become a millionaire, but investing in stocks can be one of the best. The stock market has delivered average annual returns of 10% for the past 50 years. (That includes up years and down years.) If you invested $10,000 in the S&P 500 index and could earn 10% average annual returns, after 49 years, you'd have $1 million. But what if you want to get your million sooner t...
There's no guaranteed way to become a millionaire, but investing in stocks can be one of the best. The stock market has delivered average annual returns of 10% for the past 50 years. (That includes up years and down years.) If you invested $10,000 in the S&P 500 index and could earn 10% average annual returns, after 49 years, you'd have $1 million. But what if you want to get your million sooner than that? The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NASDAQ: VYMI) has delivered stronger gains in the past year than the S&P 500 index and the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index. For the past five years, this international stock exchange-traded fund (ETF) has delivered average annual returns (by net asset value) of 14.9%. If this fund can keep beating the S&P 500 for the long term, it could make you a millionaire sooner. There are no guarantees in investing, but here's a closer look at how this fund could make your money grow. Continue reading