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Fed chair Powell’s recent hawkish comments and the upbeat economic data have raised the probability of more aggressive interest rate hikes as the economy grows too quickly. Persistent rate hikes are expected to keep the stock market highly volatile in the upcoming months. Amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop, quality stocks…

With the stock market expected to remain volatile due to persistent concerns about high inflation, interest rate hikes, and a recession, fundamentally strong dividend stocks Gilead Sciences (GILD) and Altria (MO) might be ideal choices to ensure a consistent income stream. Keep reading.

The Dow Jones rallied 400 points Tuesday on a key inflation report. First Republic surged 60% on easing banking fears.

Dow Jones futures were little changed late Monday, as the banking crisis escalated ahead of the CPI inflation report. Schwab stock plunged on growing liquidity fears.

Australian stocks end sharply lower, as markets across the region take a tumble after US bank stocks suffered their biggest falls in 2.5 years. Here's how the day's events unfolded on the ABC News markets blog.

The economy has been resilient, defying expectations of a downturn. Key economic readings, from the labor market to consumer spending, have been running hot. After a harsh 2022, growth stocks are expected to rebound this year amid strong economic data. Given this economic backdrop, it could be wise to add…

Investors looked to other assets for a safe haven as they fled out of stocks. Gold and bonds are the assets of choice.

In addition to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish statements last week, the recently released hotter-than-anticipated job report for February has simultaneously raised the odds for a higher rate hike this month. This weighed heavily on the investors’ sentiments. Against this backdrop, quality value stocks Honda Motor (HMC) and NetScout Systems…

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Saudi Aramco said on Sunday it achieved "record" profits totalling $161.1 billion last year, its highest annual profits as a listed company. In a statement announcing 2022 results, Aramco said the achievements were "underpinned by stronger crude oil prices, higher volumes sold and improved margins for refined products, while the…

The stock market's major indexes closed sharply lower after a brutal day. Bank stocks fell hard after SVB Financial bank was shut down.