It’s hard to find a truly recession-proof stock, but some companies are better equipped to weather recessions than others. When it comes to digital payments, Visa (NYSE: V) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) run a virtual duopoly, but one is much better positioned to endure a recession than the other. If you had to choose between

(Bloomberg) — As the Iran war heads into a fifth week, Wall Street bank strategists have been touting trades that would pay off if a stock-market selloff is slow and steady. BBVA recently recommended April Euro Stoxx 50 Index put spreads, citing market complacency even in the face of a US troop buildup, while JPMorgan

In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, student groups pushed for curriculum change in economics. They wanted to learn about real-world economics beyond the stylized models that embroil students in mathematics. As an economics professor, my own students have asked me about issues like Gaza and Iran, when textbooks aren’t much help. Based on

In the investment management industry, professional fund managers certainly get idolized. Whether it’s their sharp suits, clear commentary, or huge paychecks, it’s not surprising if regular investors want to emulate their strategies. After all, we’re all after big returns. But retail investors don’t need to do this. Here’s one ridiculously easy way you can beat

Market Closed – Borsa Italiana 12:45:00 2026-03-27 pm EDT 5-day change 1st Jan Change 3.180 EUR -0.56% +5.30% -66.53% Published on 03/29/2026 at 08:27 am EDT Reuters © Reuters – 2026 Mar. 20 European markets lack momentum, Brent falls below USD110 AN Mar. 19 Bearish sentiment grips markets; TIM deal sends Inwit tumbling AN Mar.

stocks File photo:VCG More than 700 Chinese companies listed on the domestic A-share market had released their financial results for 2025 as of Sunday, with hard-tech firms posting impressive earnings performances, according to domestic financial service provider iFinD.  Among the 737 A-share companies that had released their results, 634 reported profits, while 103 reported losses.

Rising levels of inflation wrecked the stock market party in 2022. Could the same happen in 2026? Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell certainly thinks it is a possibility. After the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting, the central bank’s leader said it is taking a wait-and-see approach to

Back in January, when Cava Group (CAVA 4.41%) shares were trading in the mid-$60s and the sentiment was firmly “broken restaurant stock,” I made the case that the bears were missing the forest for the trees. The unit economics of new locations were exceptional, margins were holding, and the path to 1,000 stores was credible. Fast-forward

①The CPO concept stock Yuanjie Technology has become the second-highest priced stock in the A-share market. In addition, as of Friday’s close, Meinuohua achieved a 6-day 5-limit uptrend, and Rongjie shares gained four consecutive limit-ups. ②Compile a list of the top ten stocks in terms of institutional visits and reception volume from March 1 to

I predict that the Trump bull market will soon end. But there are two somewhat troubling issues with this prediction that need to be addressed right off the bat. First, less than three months ago, I predicted that the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) would deliver a single-digit gain in 2026. However, an important part of

US stock market crash narrative is gaining momentum after a sharp sell-off wiped out billions in value in a single session. The S&P 500 dropped 1.74% to 6,477.16, the Dow Jones fell 469 points, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 2.38%, marking one of the weakest stretches in recent months. At the same time, WTI crude

After the S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.67%) gained more than 16% in 2025, investors entered 2026 hoping for more of the same — but that hasn’t happened. The large-cap stock index is down roughly 7% year to date, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 1.73%) has slipped about 8%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC

With many exchange-traded funds, all an investor needs to believe is that the stock market will continue to rise. With more than a century of stock market history supporting that idea, that’s not a big ask. But when you move into the realm of actively managed ETFs, you have to believe in the vision that

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) was featured on Mad Money as Jim Cramer shared his take on the stock amid a sliding macro environment. Inquiring about the stock, a caller mentioned that they think it will go higher. Cramer replied: Yes, yes… because they picked, they’re trying to expand really well in food, and they picked

Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Essent Group’s model fair value has been adjusted slightly, with the price target moving from US$68.31 to US$68.06 per share. This small shift sits alongside

Vermilion Energy Inc. (NYSE:VET) was featured on Mad Money as Jim Cramer shared his take on the stock amid a sliding macro environment. During the lightning round, a caller asked for Cramer’s thoughts on the stock, and he replied: You know what, look, you can get the same, you get a terrific return, not the

Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St’s easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Tigo Energy’s updated analyst model now points to a fair value price target of US$6.13, compared with the previous US$5.63. That shift is closely tied to new revenue and earnings estimates, along with balance

Lemonade, Inc. (NYSE:LMND) was featured on Mad Money as Jim Cramer shared his take on the stock amid a sliding macro environment. Cramer mentioned the company during the episode and said: Look, it is a tough market. We’re asking everybody about stocks, but the real companies under it, too. What do we make of the