The Latest Breaking News on Markets

The employment growth has remained robust in the Month of May as the U.S. index remains unchanged.

A slow start turned into a strong finish for stocks thanks to encouraging debt ceiling updates and the latest economic data.

Amid rising risks of a recession later this year and current market volatility, dividend stocks could ensure a steady income stream. Therefore, investors could consider adding fundamentally strong dividend stocks 3M Company (MMM), Dow (DOW), and Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) to their watchlist. Keep reading.

Chevron stock received its second analyst upgrade in as many days, boosting hopes for a recovery in the lagging energy major.

Mining giant BHP has admitted to underpaying nearly 30,000 employees since 2010, while the ASX has closed higher after the US House of Representatives votes to suspend the debt ceiling.

Amid persistently high inflation, rising interest rates, and other macroeconomic headwinds, the stock market is expected to remain highly uncertain in the upcoming months. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in dividend-paying stocks Amgen (AMGN), Kimberly-Clark (KMB), and OneMain Holdings (OMF) to ensure a steady income stream. Keep reading….

The odds of a further rate hike in June have increased due to stronger-than-expected economic figures. With the stock market expected to remain highly volatile amid growing inflationary pressures and rising interest rates, investors could consider buying fundamentally sound, stable stocks Hitachi (HTHIY), Honda Motor (HMC), and HOYA (HOCPY) for…

Asian stock markets are lower ahead of a vote by Congress on a deal to avert a government debt default while China factory activity weakened

The bull/bear debate may finally get resolved in June by focusing on 4 key events on the economic calendar in June. Steve Reitmeister shares his views on what happens next and why the S&P 500 (SPY retreating to October lows, or lower, is the most likely outcome. Get full details…

Despite lingering macroeconomic headwinds, the energy sector is well-placed for significant growth this year. Sustained energy demand worldwide and constrained supplies are expected to boost oil and gas prices. Energy producers Marathon Oil (MRO) and Shell (SHEL) should benefit from the sector’s bright growth prospects. But which of these stocks…

Asian shares are mostly higher after President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a final agreement on a deal to raise the U.S. national debt ceiling