Semiconductor stocks are being unloaded at such a pace lately that the price of a widely-followed ETF for the group just hit a closing low not seen since September 2024. The VanEck Vectors Semiconductors exchange traded fund may be about to test the August 2024 bottom. Semiconductor stocks show price weakness The daily price chart looks like this: The larger red-circled area shows Friday’s lower-than-September 2024 low and the smaller red-circled area shows where the 50-day moving average crossed below the 200-day moving average in early March, an indication of price weakness. The ETF holds 26 stocks within the sector,…

President Trump’s latest executive order slapping a 25% tariff on imported cars and auto parts may seem like a blunt-force move to reshore manufacturing, but it may trigger ripple effects the industry isn’t ready for. Under the new policy, which takes effect April 3 for vehicles and May 3 for parts, USMCA-compliant vehicles and parts can avoid the full brunt of the tariff, at least for now. But analysts warn the rules are murky and the long-term impact hinges on how aggressively the U.S. enforces content tracking. “We expect meaningful pressure on US Autos names,” said Joseph Spak, auto analyst…

Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen a quiet trend in investing—and today we’re going to tap into it with two funds with near 10% dividends. That’s right: enough to pay you back just shy of 10% of your initial buy a year in dividends alone. What’s more, these two income plays—closed-end funds (CEFs), to be precise—have been around for nearly a century, with one dating from 1927 and the other having launched in 1929. That last date, of course, is notorious, as it heralded the start of the worst market crash in history. I bring these two CEFs…

The U.S. stock market has delivered exceptional performance over the past year. Compared to other developed nations, the U.S. economy has outpaced its peers, driven by relatively strong corporate earnings, elevated government spending, and rising productivity. However, financial markets are beginning to question whether this era of American exceptionalism is coming to an end. A troubling mix of slowing economic growth and rising consumer prices, also known as stagflation, threatens to halt the country’s long-standing market outperformance. It’s a scenario that both policymakers and investors are eager to avoid. What Is Stagflation And Why It Matters in 2025 Stagflation is…

European governments and industry leaders reacted with varying degrees of horror to President Trump’s threat to erect 25% auto tariff barriers. But it’s not just tariffs which Trump wants to reform. He seeks to overturn what he considers to be a long-term conspiracy to block overall American exports by unfair and hidden means too. One London commentator says Trump’s basic aim is to force Europeans to clear the decks for free trade. European leaders have plenty of reasons to worry about the outcome of negotiations with the U.S., but it’s not the 25% tariff, starting April 3, they should be…

The DividendRank formula at Dividend Channel ranks a coverage universe of thousands of dividend stocks, according to a proprietary formula designed to identify those stocks that combine two important characteristics — strong fundamentals and a valuation that looks inexpensive. Target presently has a stellar rank, in the top 10% of the coverage universe, which suggests it is among the top most “interesting” ideas that merit further research by investors. 10 Oversold Dividend Stocks » But making Target Corp an even more interesting and timely stock to look at, is the fact that in trading on Friday, shares of TGT entered…

This week marked five years since markets reached their Covid-19 crash low point on March 23, 2020, initiating one of the most robust bull markets in history. Propelled by substantial government spending and accommodative fiscal policy, the S&P 500 has advanced approximately 155% through March 26, 2025, according to data from Yahoo Finance—driven by artificial intelligence innovations, a surge in remote work, and extensive stimulus measures. Investors who consistently purchased during downturns—particularly in U.S. technology—have been handsomely rewarded. Rarely have asset holders experienced such a favorable period. Yet the repercussions of Covid extend beyond prosperity. Inflation, which peaked at 9.1%…

After a major acquisition, OpenText is now primed to get back to organic growth By Praveen Chawla Summary OpenText is a rare deep value stock in the Technology Sector and Software industry. Following a transformative acquisition of UK based Microfocus the stock dropped as the company integrated the acquisition. OpenText is now deleveraging and revenue & operating income has begun to recover. OpenText Corporation, a Canada based enterprise information management software company, has faced significant challenges in recent years following a large acquisition. The stock has experienced a substantial decline, with a 41% drop over the past three years and…

Due to the high government deficit, the topic of privatizing certain government functions, like education and healthcare, have been increasingly discussed. Privatization essentially means moving from government ownership to private ownership. The idea behind pushing this is to lessen the financial burden on the government while promoting efficiency and economic growth. Here are the potential impacts of privatization and what a move toward privatization could mean to individual investors. Potential Economic Benefits Of Privatization Privatization is a phenomenon we have seen on a global scale in all types of government structures with varying impacts. Examples range from transit systems, to…

Week in Review Asian equities were mixed for the week as tariffs continue to be a top focus for investors. BYD reported that it sold over 4 million vehicles in 2024, while Tesla sold less than 2 million. The CEOs of Qualcomm, Pfizer, Cargill, and Boeing met with Premier Li this past Sunday and Vice Premier He Lifeng on Saturday in Beijing. Online video and social media company Kuaishou Technology reported Q4 and 2024 financial results and joined the AI frenzy as it was a major focus during the company’s earning call. Key News Asian equities ended the week with…