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A federal government shutdown doesn't spell doom for stocks.

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.11%. Stocks this morning are mixed, with the Dow Jones...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) falls 32% since Feb. 9 as legal battles and economic worries persist

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -1.47%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.51%. Stocks on Tuesday sold off, with the S&P...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.20% and climbed to a 9-3/4 month high. Hawkish comments from Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari Tuesday supported the dollar when he said he expects the Fed to raise interest rates again this year. Also, weakness in the euro was bullish for...

Block (SQ) is grappling with system outages, financial losses, and leadership changes. In light of these challenges, investors might want to consider better alternative financial stocks, Donnelley Financial (DFIN), First American Financial (FAF), and Forrester Research (FORR), for substantial returns. Read more to find out….

An uncertain economic environment, like the one we're in now, presents a great opportunity to add some top dividend stocks to your portfolio. Here are three income plays to consider, all of which offer significant upside potential from current levels, according to analysts.

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.78%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.07%. Stocks this morning are moderately lower, with the S&P...

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.41%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.44%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately lower. Stock markets worldwide are under pressure today on concerns that global central banks will have to keep interest...