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Intensified geopolitical tensions and uncertainties coupled with OPEC+ supply cuts are contributing to potential upward pressure on global oil prices. To leverage this situation, one could invest in sound energy stocks Baker Hughes (BKR), Koninklijke Vopak (VOPKY), and NGL Energy Partners (NGL) for solid returns. Read on….

Despite inflation easing from the 9.1% peak, it remains high, wreaking havoc on a portfolio’s performance. Therefore, to combat the inflation risk which erodes the yield on fixed-rate bonds, investors could consider adding inflation-protected bond ETFs Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF (SCHP), Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund (VTIP), and iShares…

Oil extended losses Thursday after OPEC announced the shock delay of a key policy meeting, suggesting fresh upheaval in the bloc, while equities struggled after two US reports dented recent euphoria over the future of interest rates.

The major benchmarks rebounded from a rare down session to post broad-based gains Wednesday.

Against a backdrop of supply cuts and geopolitical conflict, the demand for oil and gas is expected to remain robust. Therefore, three oil and gas stocks, Shell plc (SHEL), Enterprise Products Partners (EDP), and GeoPark Limited (GPRK) could be solid additions to your portfolio. Read more….

U.S. stocks kicking off holiday week on positive note, all major Wall Street indices trading in the green as of midday in New York

Stocks are mostly higher in Asia after Wall Street closed its third straight winning week with a tiny gain

The ASX200 has finished 0.1 per cent higher while oil prices have rebounded after hitting a four-month low.

The stock market sure seems bullish in November given the tremendous bounce from bottom. But the large cap bias of the S&P 500 (SPY) continues to hide some of the weakness found in smaller stocks. This important topic needs to be reviewed to appreciate the health and longevity of this…