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The soaring global oil demand, especially driven by the Chinese economy, and constrained supplies have created enduring tailwinds for the energy sector. Given this backdrop, quality oil and gas stocks Marathon Petroleum (MPC) and Valero Energy (VLO) could be solid buys now. Read on….

Stocks fell sharply Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated the end may be near for its economy-crunching hikes to interest rates, but it also doesn’t expect to cut rates anytime soon despite Wall Street’s hopes.

While inflation remains high, traders are now uncertain if Bank of England and US Federal Reserve will hike rates – and how much

The recent bank failures causing broader financial turmoil and uncertainty about the Fed’s next move, as it weighs strong economic data against jittery capital markets, have induced immense volatility in the stock market lately. However, it could be wise to buy fundamentally sound stocks Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Extreme Networks (EXTR),…

What’s bad for the economy is sometimes good for motorists.

While the interest-rate hikes by the Fed have weighed heavily on market sentiments and fortunes of three banks so far, stocks such as Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG), Adams Resources & Energy (AE), and MV Oil Trust (MVO) have shown solid momentum lately and are well-positioned to maintain the same. So,…

The countdown to the FOMC meeting kicked off with a strong job report and sticky inflation, which is expected to keep market volatilities anchored for a while. Against this backdrop, quality dividend stocks Verizon Communications (VZ), Altria Group (MO), and Spok Holdings (SPOK) might be the right picks now for…

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.

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…