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Congress is trying to figure out how best to respond to the abrupt failure of two U.S. banks

NEW YORK: Consulted by policymakers and able to nudge his peers into action, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon played a key role in a bank rescue effort this week -- a situation sparking reminders of 2008.

If you were not bearish already, then perhaps time to reconsider your stock market (SPY) outlook. As you will discover in today’s commentary, even the best case scenario for the recent banking concerns still likely tips the economy into recession which leads to deepening bear market. Read on below for…

The Stock Exchange of Thailand experienced its most volatile week of the year, with gains and losses of more than 40-50 points, as did global bourses as a bank run led to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and eroded confidence in US lenders.

It's a familiar cycle: Boom, bust, then bailout. Now everyone is wondering where the financial regulators were

The stock market will likely stay under pressure this year, with stubborn inflation and elevated interest rates. However, the Fed’s decision could largely be influenced by concerns about the recent banking crisis. Amid such uncertainty, fundamentally sound stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), and Humana (HUM) could be…

Lifelines handed to Swiss bank and US regional bank First Republic fail to ease investor concerns

Sticky inflation and recessionary fears have compelled Americans to check their spending habits. Diminishing demand could keep the cruise line industry under significant pressure this year. Against this backdrop, weak cruise line stocks Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) and Carnival Corporation (CCL) might be best avoided in 2023. Read on….

The stock market has seen intense volatility lately due to high inflation, strong job growth, and the insolvencies of two banks. The market is expected to remain volatile, with the Fed’s next move on the rate hikes unclear. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise for investors to buy fundamentally…

At the end of last week's issue, I told everyone to buckle up for the boom. I wasn't expecting one of the global systemically important banks (G-SIBs) to wind up on the chopping block. And Friday is a rare market event that is known for its wild price swings. So…

While the industrials sector is poised to witness steady growth this year, not all industry participants are fit enough to capitalize on the sector tailwinds. As the stock market is expected to remain highly volatile in the foreseeable future, let’s find out if it could be wise to invest in…