Broader equities have been fairly resilient this year. However, there remains a very real possibility that macroeconomic problems and geopolitical tensions will eventually lead to a market crash. One way to prepare for that is to invest in dividend stocks with strong underlying businesses. Here are two options investors should consider: Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:

Meta (META) will kick off Big Tech’s earnings season when it reports its third quarter results after the bell on Wednesday. For the third quarter, Meta is expected to post earnings per share of $3.56 on revenue of $63.3 billion, according to Bloomberg analyst consensus estimates. That’s up from the $1.05 and $51.2 billion the

The Morning Bull – US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Oct, 20 2026 US stocks are set for a firmer open, with sentiment leaning risk on as investors focus on a clear upswing in American factory activity. The key driver this morning is stronger than expected industrial and capacity data. Industrial production rose 0.7% month over

This year has been one for the record books, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) all reaching multiple all-time highs. But what goes up must come down eventually. Bond yields are at their highest levels in decades, raising borrowing costs for consumers and making

Statistically, the stock market has delivered outsize annual returns under President Donald Trump. During his first non-consecutive term (Jan. 20, 2017-Jan. 20, 2021), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI), S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC), and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) soared 57%, 70%, and 142%, respectively. All three indexes have delivered an encore performance since the start of his

US housing market conditions are unlikely to change much just because the calendar turns from 2026 to 2027, Goldman Sachs warned. Elevated mortgage rates will keep homeownership out of reach for many Americans and, in turn, weigh on the US economy. “In 2027, we expect the headwind from affordability — reignited by the recent rebound

SpaceX And Tesla Prepare Side By Side Earnings Reports Amid Merger Speculation ©@Kmeel_com from pixabay via Canva, @3DSculptor from Getty Images via Canva Key Stats for SpaceX Stock Price change for SpaceX stock in last 1 month: -3% $SPCX Stock Price as of Oct. 19: $148 52-Week High: $226 $SPCX Stock Price Target: $223 What

1 Cash-Producing Stock with Competitive Advantages and 2 Facing Challenges A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand. Not all companies are created equal, and StockStory is here to surface the ones with real upside. That said, here is one

Homebuilder confidence slumped to the lowest level since 2012 as builders contend with rising mortgage rates, high materials costs, and a challenging labor market. Confidence in the market for new single-family homes fell three points to 29 in October, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index reading. The last