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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…

Strong economic data in recent weeks has raised signals of higher-than-expected hikes in the interest rate. Given the stalling disinflationary process, the stock market could remain volatile for some time. Thus, fundamentally strong stocks Gilead Sciences (GILD), HCA Healthcare (HCA), McKesson Corp. (MCK), and LSI Industries (LYTS) could be ideal…

With the Fed keen on further interest rate hikes this year, the stock market will likely remain under pressure. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise for investors to buy fundamentally strong Dow stocks like Verizon Communications (VZ), Amgen (AMGN), and International Business Machines (IBM). Read more….

The local share market tumbled on Friday, as banks, miners, energy and tech tumbled. It follows declines on Wall Street. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street steadied following a plunge on worries about more U.S. interest rate hikes

Oil prices fell for a second straight session on Wednesday, driven by fears that more aggressive US interest rate hikes would hit demand, while the market awaited further clarity on inventories. Brent crude futures dipped 22 cents, or 0.3%, to $83.07 per barrel by 0730 GMT.

It's becoming a story of the dove and the hawk. Australia's central bank is hinting it may soon ease off on rate hikes, while the US Fed is still getting stuck in. That's impacting the Australian dollar, which is plunging to its lowest rate in months. Find out how it…

Asian shares are mixed in muted trading as investors assess a slew of economic data and await moves by the Federal Reserve

Prominent energy stock Marathon Petroleum (MPC) is currently trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Moreover, given the analysts’ bullish sentiments about the stock, it could be a solid pick this week. Keep reading.