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The article discusses two dividend stocks, Simon Property Group and Kimco Realty, as promising investment opportunities in the real estate sector. The authors highlight the resilience of brick-and-mortar retail and suggest these companies as excellent dividend stocks to consider. The piece provides insights on why retail stock investments may be worthwhile and focuses on the potential of Simon Property Group and Kimco Realty. Stock prices mentioned are from May 30, 2024, with additional investment advice and recommendations from The Motley Fool Stock Advisor team.
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Emphasizing the importance of risk management in trading, Peter Borish, chairman and CEO of Computer Trading Corporation, references his former colleague Paul Tudor Jones to highlight how past recession and interest rate predictions failed. Borish stresses the need for a defined methodology and knowing when to admit being wrong for success in trading. This discussion took place on Yahoo Finance’s 'Stocks in Translation' with Jared Blikre and Sydnee Fried.
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Bank of America analysts studied 9 asset bubbles over the past century and found that volatility tends to increase as bubbles form, a trend seen in both the Great Depression and the 2021 ARK Innovation fund rally. Although current market indicators like the low VIX reading of 12.95 suggest it's closer to 1995 than 1999, unusual occurrences like Nasdaq stocks showing more 'panic' in rallies than sell-offs and record equity momentum raise concerns over fragility events in tech stocks. The uncertainty surrounding AI's impact on the global economy and the dominance of price momentum, combined with meme stock popularity, could potentially lead to irrational market behavior, as seen in the recent GameStop surge led by Keith Gill.
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The Connecticut Sun defeated the Washington Mystics 76-59, marking their ninth straight win this season and making them the seventh team in WNBA history to achieve this milestone. DeWanna Bonner scored 20 points and Brionna Jones added 15 points. The Sun aims to continue their winning streak as they face New York next. Washington, on the other hand, suffered their ninth consecutive loss, setting a franchise record. Connecticut's victory included a strong third quarter performance, outscoring Washington 26-10. Rookie Aaliyah Edwards impressed with 14 points for the Mystics.
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Erin, estranged daughter of comedian Carol Burnett, has achieved a small victory in court by gaining the opportunity for a monitored lunch visit with her teenage son, Dylan. The visitation was approved by the guardian appointed by Carol and her husband, with the possibility of further visits if the initial one goes well. Erin had been accused of 'erratic behavior' in the past, leading to restrictions on her contact with Dylan.
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The Florida Panthers will face off against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final. McDavid, a three-time MVP and five-time NHL scoring champion, has been a dominant force in the playoffs with 26 assists and 31 points, leading his team to victory. The Panthers must focus on containing McDavid's speed and playmaking abilities, while being aware of the threat posed by Leon Draisaitl. Despite Edmonton's star power, the Panthers have had success in the regular season against the Oilers and are confident in their defensive system for the upcoming challenge.
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Boeing successfully launched NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on their Starliner capsule for a trip to the International Space Station. The launch, delayed by years due to various issues, was met with relief as everything went smoothly. The astronauts will spend over a week at the station before returning via a desert landing. This marks Boeing's debut as a second NASA taxi service alongside SpaceX.
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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at record highs, with the Nasdaq up nearly 2% and the S&P 500 rising about 1.2%, driven by a surge in Big Tech, particularly Nvidia, whose market cap surpassed $3 trillion. The tech rally coincided with optimism for interest rate cuts due to signs of slowing labor demand. Amidst a decline in Treasury yields, traders are increasingly expecting a rate cut at the September meeting. The broader focus remains on Friday's key monthly jobs report while the tech sector continues to rally on positive earnings.
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Europe's fintech industry is experiencing a funding slowdown, impacting the mood at a recent Amsterdam event. The uncertain future of fintech in Europe is attributed to challenges in fundraising compared to the U.S. and Asia, with concerns about company valuations, economy lag, and regulatory scrutiny. Despite the challenges, delegates remain optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence and note that profitable fintech companies are better positioned for success as interest rates decrease.
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Asset-backed debt sales have reached over $175 billion in the US and Europe during the first half of 2024, showing a significant increase from previous years. These deals, which involve packaging loans into bond-like instruments secured by various assets, have become popular among banks seeking to manage risk and refinance loans. The trend is driven by a general credit rally and expectations of rate cuts in the latter half of the year, making ABS deals appealing due to their high yields in a floating-rate asset environment. The issuance pace in 2024 indicates it might become the best post-crisis year so far, with continued strong interest from investors and issuers.
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China's trade surplus in manufacturing has increased, extending beyond high-tech industries, potentially leading to a backlash from countries concerned about dumping of materials in global markets. Rising exports cover various products like steel and animal feed, prompting anti-subsidy and anti-dumping measures from nations worldwide. Falling demand due to a housing slump is driving China's steel exports, while the surge in petrochemical production is disrupting industries in neighboring countries. Additionally, the possibility of increased tariffs and trade tensions poses a threat to global economic output.
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美國海關及邊境保衛局已暫停參與快速通關低值運輸的多家報關行，但中國和印度的電子商務進口激增，造成美國海關難以監管。2016年美國貿易法規的更新將單人一天免稅進口零售價值提高至800美元。這些規則變更導致來自企業如Shein和Temu的即時包裹洪水般湧入，使CBP難以辨識可疑包裹，並引起非法產品走私者利用流程的警報。美國海關每天處理近400萬個低值運輸，過去八年，低值交易增長646％，CBP預測今年將超過這些數字。
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DeVonta Smith expresses enthusiasm for the upcoming changes in the Philadelphia Eagles' offense led by new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, highlighting the potential for increased pre-snap motion and flexibility in formations. Smith, optimistic about the fresh start and aiming to maximize his potential, embraces the opportunity to play different roles and create more matchup opportunities in the evolving system.
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曼徹斯特城主席將與瓜迪奧拉討論未來，擔心經理人可能會在下個賽季結束後離開。瓜迪奧拉的合同將在下個夏天到期，已暗示下個賽季可能是他最後一個。雖然瓜迪奧拉尚未正式表示將離開，但曼城已公開討論其離職可能性，而可想而知，52歲的卡特蘭人不太可能在下個賽季後期做出決定，以尊重阿爾-穆巴拉克和所有者謝赫·曼蘇爾並認識到球會需要時間進行繼任計劃。
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Dollar Tree宣布將探索選項，包括潛在出售或分拆其Family Dollar橫額的計劃，以重新組織業務，因通脹持續高企，繼續對消費者支出產生壓力。與同行Dollar General一樣，這家零售商一直在與弱勢自願需求掙扎，因為購物者更關注利潤較低的消耗品。由Granth Vanaik和Ananya Mariam Rajesh報導。
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The Bank of England has started issuing new banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III in denominations of £5, £10, £20, and £50, with no other design changes. The new notes will coexist with those featuring Queen Elizabeth II. Despite the rise in cashless transactions, the release accommodates lower income households and welfare recipients. The rollout aligns with environmental and financial goals and marks the first change of the sovereign on U.K. banknotes, with over 4.6 billion notes in circulation, valued at around £82 billion. King Charles III praised the design and became the second monarch to be featured on British banknotes, following Queen Elizabeth II in 1960.
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During a municipal council session, Tainan City Councilor Lin Mei-yan suggested Mayor Huang Wei-che utilize the 'Tainan 400' events to develop the natural ecotourism site of Four Kings' Statue in Taijiang, connecting the mangrove landscape and oyster farming industry, proposing it as the 'Four Kings' Statue Mangrove Waterway Market.' Various local organizations have submitted a preliminary planning proposal for this, which the mayor accepted and agreed to prioritize as an important tourism resource for Tainan.
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In the June 4 drawing, a single winning ticket from Illinois secured the $560 million Mega Millions jackpot, with a lump-sum payment option of $264 million after taxes. This is only the second jackpot win of the year, the first being a $1.13 billion win in March. The winning numbers were 19, 37, 40, 63, 69, with the Megaball 17 and Megaplier 3X. Other winners included Match 5 winners in California and Maryland. Players can purchase tickets at various locations or online through Jackpocket.
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Stocks rallied as investors speculated on a Fed rate cut later in the year, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs. The Dow also gained, while Nvidia's surge boosted confidence. Treasury yield dipped following softer data in ISM services report, ADP jobs data, and Bank of Canada's rate cut. Meanwhile, HPE, CrowdStrike, and Dollar General saw notable gains on strong earnings and outlooks.
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Global securities watchdog IOSCO stated that stock exchanges and trading platforms need to develop and disclose plans for managing outages to offer more predictability for customers. This recommendation comes after recent glitches and outages, such as one at the New York Stock Exchange causing significant market swings. IOSCO emphasized the importance of improved preparedness, market resilience, and investor confidence in handling such incidents, suggesting strategies for reopening trading and managing closing auctions to ensure smooth operations and alternative solutions if needed.
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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs fueled by technology stocks as markets analyzed economic data indicating potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Tech stocks led gains among S&P 500 sectors, with communication and industrials following suit while consumer staples faced losses. The possibility of weaker economic data and a cooling bond market pressure prompted traders to predict a 69% chance of a September rate reduction, as U.S. 10-year Treasury yields hit a two-month low. Notably, chip stocks surged, with Nvidia surpassing Apple in market valuation, and other companies like Hewlett Packard Enterprise and CrowdStrike Holdings forecasting positive revenue reports.
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Reported 11 months ago
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