Stock markets often exhibit caution ahead of major events like Fed meetings, waiting until there is clarity over the central bank’s next move.
Category: Stocks and Bonds
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How Regional Banks Got Healthy Again
The crisis set off by Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse has waned. Its peers have more capital and deeper customer ties.
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The Fed Is Trying to Cure Inflation Without Starting a Recession
Lowering inflation to 2 percent without causing a recession and throwing people out of work would be a rare achievement. The markets are acting as if it has already happened.
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Carvana, Used Car Dealer, Reaches Deal to Restructure Debt
Most of the company’s bondholders have agreed to accept bonds that are worth less than what they were owed but that are secured against real estate and other assets.
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Stock Market Returns Are Deceptively High
While stocks, bonds and money market funds have generated positive returns for the year, a quirk in the calendar is creating deceptively strong performances.
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Cruise Line Stocks Have Become Top Performers
Devastated at the height of the pandemic, cruise lines have become top performers.
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G.M.’s Sales Jumped 19% in the Second Quarter
The biggest U.S. automaker sold more trucks and sport-utility vehicles as supply chain problems eased and demand remained strong.
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Samsung’s AI Moment Is Here, but Is It Ready?
Foreign investors betting on artificial intelligence are pouring money into the company’s shares. Analysts say it will have a hard time keeping up with rivals.
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Stocks May Be Booming but Don’t Forget Cash and Bonds
At the moment, money market funds and many bonds are not only less risky, but at current interest rates, they are compelling.