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Investments to consider in a higher-for-longer rate environment

Benchmark interest rates may be slow to come down, meaning mortgages and loans are going to cost more. But there are stocks that investors may want to take advantage of while they’re still cheap. GLOBALT Investments Senior Portfolio Manager Keith Buchanan joins Wealth! to discuss buying opportunities in a higher-for-longer environment. As rate cut outlooks continue to shift, Buchanan claims the last mile for inflation will be “stickier” and “more difficult.” Buchanan currently favors low-duration assets, as high-duration assets have more volatility when interest rates move. The portfolio manager also recommends value assets on the equity and fixed-income sides. About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date […]

China asks telecom companies to phase out foreign-made chips: Report

In a blow to Intel (INTC) and AMD (AMD), China has asked its largest telecom carriers to phase out foreign chips from their networks by 2027, according to a Wall Street Journal report. With shares of Intel and AMD sinking on the news, Yahoo Finance reporter Akiko Fujita joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the latest Chinese effort to remove America from its technology. Despite US export controls aimed at Huawei’s semiconductor capacities, the Chinese technology company is still able to produce chips for Chinese telecom carriers. China constitutes a large share of Intel and AMD’s revenue, though only some of the demand comes from telecommunications and data centers. #news #youtube […]

Google announces its new Arm-based ‘Axion’ chip

Google (GOOG, GOOGL) has announced the development of a new custom-built server chip based on Arm Holdings (ARM) technology. The CPU dubbed “Axion” is a chip that the tech giant has designed in-house. About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com – Download the Yahoo Finance app on Apple (https://apple.co/3Rten0R) or Android (https://bit.ly/3t8UnXO) – Follow Yahoo Finance on social: X: http://twitter.com/YahooFinance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yahoofinance/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofinance?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yahoofinance/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yahoo-finance #google #alphabet #yahoofinance

How to navigate inheritance conversations

According to an Edward Jones report, 48% of Americans plan to leave an inheritance, but over a third intend to refrain from discussing what they’re leaving behind. Edward Jones Head of Wealth Management Advice and Solutions Lena Haas joins Yahoo Finance Wealth! to discuss the stigma surrounding the Great Wealth Transfer. Haas notes that around $85 trillion will be passed down between now and 2045. She acknowledges that wealth conversations are “an inherently emotional topic” due to negative associations, such as the potential impact on family relationships and the topic of death. Haas emphasizes that it is “critical” to change the narrative surrounding these conversations. When planning for wealth transfer, […]

How to think about investing during an election year

RBC Wealth Management vice president and financial advisor Nora Yousif joins Wealth! to break down the top tips for investors to boost their portfolios during the political volatility of an election year. Yousif explains that election years follow a consistent pattern and are often positive for the market, despite turbulence: “Always keep a long-term approach when it comes to the market…We have a lot of change going on: we’ve got the election, wars, interest rate changes. But know that even with wars, from the humanitarian aspect of things, of course, that has a devastating effect from that standpoint. When it comes to the markets, again, it’s a short-term effect. So […]

HSA accounts: Advantages and tax benefits

A Health Savings Account (HSA) may be a beneficial move for Americans to consider for future medical expenses. Business Insider’s Senior Personal Finance Reporter and Spokesperson Jennifer Streaks joins Yahoo Finance’s Wealth! to discuss the benefits of an HSA plan. Streaks explains that the HSA is offered through an employer, and individuals can sign up for it similar to a 401(k). She suggests thinking of the HSA as “a bank account for your health,” noting that it is intended for medical expenses not covered by insurance plans. She recommends investing in an HSA “as soon as you can.” The tax benefits include reducing taxable income, tax-free growth within the account, […]

Meta stock at all-time highs, analyst raises price target

Shares of Meta Platforms (META) touched a record high on Tuesday. Jefferies analyst Brent Thill raised his price target on the stock to $585 from $550. Thill writes that he thinks “Meta’s market share gains will further accelerate in 2024” and that “in 2024 Meta’s ad business could outgrow Amazon’s for the first time since 2015.” In the video above, Yahoo Finance’s Josh Lipton and Julie Hyman discuss the call. #stockmarket #Meta #stockmarket About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data […]

Walgreens should scale back clinics to improve outlook, Jefferies analyst says

#walgreens #jefferies #yahoofinance #healthcare #clinics Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) posted its second report, revealing a quarterly revenue that beat expectations but a narrow outlook for 2024, citing difficult conditions within the retail environment. Jefferies Healthcare Services Equity Researcher Brian Tanquilut joins Yahoo Finance to discuss Walgreens’ performance for the quarter and how it can mount a turnaround. Tanquilut lays out one of the big problems with Walgreens and their strategy to implement VillageMD clinics in stores: “The problem with the clinics is that they lose between $1 to $3 million a year on the front end in the first few years. And so, if you just run that math, it […]

Bitcoin and gold are near all-time highs: What’s next?

#gold #bitcoin #wallstreet #yahoofinance #crypto Gold prices (GC=F) trend higher, now hovering above $2,200 as Wall Street analysts expect the metal to climb even higher. Furthermore, bitcoin (BTC-USD) sits just below $71,000 in the cryptocurrency’s 2024 recovery. Yahoo Finance Senior Markets Reporter Jared Blikre explains the price action surrounding the two assets. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. Editor’s note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan. Yahoo Finance: Market Coverage, Stocks, & Business News About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and […]

Fisker stock enters NYSE delisting as company faces set for potential default

#nyse #fisker #stockmarket #yahoofinance New York Stock Exchange began processing Fisker’s (FSR) delisting, triggering a requirement to repurchase 2026 notes that became immediately due. The EV maker has warned investors of a possible default on this requirement, which would also cause the company to default on the 2025 notes. Yahoo Finance Reporter Pras Subramanian joins the Live show to discuss Fisker’s decline and what to expect for the company. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor’s note: This article was written by Nicholas Jacobino Yahoo Finance: Market Coverage, Stocks, & Business News About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo […]