Megacap U.S. stocks are carrying the rest of the world. Here are the risks, and where to look for diversification – CNBC

Big tech stocks don’t just drive the U.S. stock market, they unite the world. U.S. stocks currently make up 70% of the MSCI World Index, a benchmark of large- and mid-cap stocks from 23 developed markets. This level represents the highest country weighting since the index’s inception in 1986. Correspondingly, it also has the lowest […]
China markets rise as upbeat holiday travel data boosts tourism stocks; Hong Kong shares fall – CNBC

1 hour ago Chinese travel stocks rise as holiday tourist numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels The China Travel Stock Index rose 2.1% in early trading on Monday, its highest level since January 30. Shanghai-listed Air China rose 1.2%, China Southern Airlines rose 1.7% and Hong Kong-listed Chinese online tourism services group Dongcheng Travel rose 1.5%. Toledo […]
3 Stocks I Can't Wait To Buy On A Dip – Seeking Alpha

Torsten Asmus A booming market is approaching a downturn. It’s easy to get caught up in the frenzy when the market is at all-time highs and rising daily. But with patience, you may get higher profits later. There will be a backlash.of The only question is when. Why is the stock market growing so fast? […]
Here's why most 'experts' are dead wrong about China — and what stocks can teach them – New York Post

ken fisher work by ken fisher issued February 18, 2024, 2:45 PM ET A surprising number of investors cling to the idea that China is inevitably on the rise, destined to surpass the United States and the West, no matter how many bad headlines come out of the East. Such people should pay more attention […]
Here’s why most ‘experts’ are dead wrong about China — and what stocks can teach them

A surprising number of investors cling to the idea that China is inevitably on the rise, destined to surpass the United States and the West, no matter how many bad headlines come out of the East. Such people should pay more attention to the stock market. In 2023, Chinese stocks extended their three-year bear market, […]
2 out of 5 industrial stocks are at record highs. Here's our post-earnings outlook on all of them – CNBC

Although it wasn’t a perfect earnings season for our industry-focused portfolio companies, we feel pretty good about the outlook for the rest of the year. The stock prices of two of the five stocks closed at all-time highs on Friday, and we believe the remaining stocks hold promise for patient investors. 1. Eaton Electric’s power […]
Want to Make $10,000 in Passive Income This Year? Invest $115,000 in These 3 Safe High-Yield Dividend Stocks. – The Motley Fool

Isn’t the idea of passive income a great idea? You earn money with little (if any) effort. Of course, you need initial capital to make money. There’s no such thing as a free lunch. However, it is relatively easy to generate passive income once you have enough cash saved up. Want to earn $10,000 in […]
Investors hope for catch-up rally as Chinese stocks reopen – Financial Times
Unlock Editor’s Digest for free FT editor Roula Khalaf has chosen her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Chinese Enterprise Index has risen nearly 5% over the past week, raising hopes for a comeback when the mainland’s stock exchange returns from a 10-day Lunar New Year holiday on Monday. Traders and […]
2 Artificial Intelligence Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade – The Motley Fool

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest technology trends right now, and investors are widely looking to invest in companies that have the potential to make significant profits from this technology. This makes sense, as AI has the ability to transform multiple industries and contribute significantly to the global economy for the next decade […]
Hot inflation rocks stocks, Trump’s $350M fine and JetBlue flies high on Icahn boost

Steve Forbes, chairman of Forbes Media, discusses the administration’s inflationary policy on Kudlow. — Inflation soars, creating new headaches for the Federal Reserve. — Stocks end a rocky week as investors spook at red-hot inflation data — Former President Trump sentenced to $350 million fine in shocking trial — Ford CEO sends tough message to […]