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Oil prices fell on Monday, deepening a multi-week decline, as a weakening global economy offset supply woes stemming from the closure of a key pipeline supplying the United States and Russian threats of a production cut. Brent crude futures were down 38 cents, or 0.4%, at $75.72 a barrel by…

A study by Women in Banking and Finance and the London School of Economics focuses on finance professionals in the U.K.

With the macroeconomic headwinds putting pressure on business margins, the market volatility is not expected to ease anytime soon. With the midterm elections adding to the unpredictability, investors would be best served by seeking refuge in geographically diversified and robust businesses, Microsoft (MSFT) and Walmart (WMT). These stocks promise consistent…

On the surface stocks just seem to be trading calmly in a trading range. Under the surface things are setting up for continuation of the bear market which is why UBS now predicts market bottom around 3,200 for the S&P 500 (SPY). Get 40 year investment veteran, Steve Reitmeister’s, updated…

German officials have searched UBS bank branches in Frankfurt and Munich as part of an investigation into suspected money-laundering by a Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov.

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In line with most expectations, the Fed has announced its fourth consecutive 75 bps interest rate hike today. However, since analysts don't expect the stock market volatility to ease in the near term, it could be safe to invest in fundamentally strong and high-quality stocks Microsoft (MSFT), Sprouts Farmers Market…

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Tech giant Microsoft (MSFT) delivered better-than-expected first-quarter results and is well-positioned to drive profitability and free cash flow in the upcoming quarters. The company’s strong cash position allows it to pay dividends at an increasing rate, ensuring a steady income stream. Hence, we think it could be wise to buy…