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Nike Now Yields More Than Coca-Cola. Is the Turnaround Finally Priced In?

Nike's elevated yield reflects a depressed share price, even as demand for Nike Running is surging.…

U.S., Canada fail to reach a tariff deal, deepen trade war

The United States and Canada failed to reach a trade deal late on Friday, and the U.S. said it would impose 50% tariffs on some imports from Canada, an escalati…

Vanguard's VNQI or Xtrackers' HAUZ: Which Real Estate ETF Fits Your Stage?

VNQI offers a 4.7% dividend yield but costs slightly more, while HAUZ delivers lower fees and comparable five-year returns.…

Are Mortgage REITs Income Machines or Capital Destroyers? Here's How to Tell the Difference.

AGNC Investment has a 12% dividend yield, but its dividend has been trending lower for over a decade.…

Here’s how Bessent’s newly activist Treasury Department is undercutting the Fed’s Warsh

The surprising move this week by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to intervene in Treasury markets to lower the cost of government debt undercuts the credibilit…

Why Bitcoin Is Up Today

Bitcoin jumped 7% after President Trump sat down with crypto executives and the heads of the SEC and CFTC -- then told Congress to get moving on the Clarity Act…

Chip Stocks Didn't Fall on Chip News This Week. They Fell on a 19-Year High in the 30-Year Treasury Yield.

The only company in the semiconductor index that reported this week posted record results.…

Accordia Bank is offering a 5.00% APY booster on high-yield savings account for its rebrand — how to get it

Utah residents can snag a 5.00% APY boost as Accordia Bank celebrates its rebrand, while everyone else can still earn a competitive rate.…

Tesla recalls 3 million vehicles in China over doorhandle safety, driver monitoring

Tesla will voluntarily recall about 3 million of its vehicles in China to address doorhandle safety concerns and deficient driver monitoring systems.…

Bessent's bond gambit aimed at calming markets is instead stirring inflation worries

The so-called breakeven rate hit its highest levels in more than two months.…

The Treasury, the Fed and the threat to your money

Also in Weekend Reads: The Gen Z online sports-betting trend, what’s next for Apple as Tim Cook exits, and a bullish take on Nvidia heading into earnings.…

Trump, Vance and Bessent try to calm the bond market with ‘alternative facts’

Maybe this stuff works on TV or on the stump. But it doesn’t work on Wall Street, where people can count.…

Supreme Court allows Trump to continue White House ballroom construction for now

President Donald Trump had the White House's East Wing demolished in 2025 to make way for his controversial planned ballroom.…

Crypto Is Surging After President Trump Pushes Congress to Pass the Clarity Act. Which Cryptocurrencies Are Worth Buying Now?

Bitcoin's value has risen more than 20% in recent days.…

Yields had a big week. Why these moves may be reminiscent of 1987

The 30-year Treasury bond yield topped 5.3% this week, hitting levels not seen since 2007.…

Medicare Beneficiaries Could Pay More for Prescription Drugs Next Year, Thanks to President Trump

Brace yourself for this price hike.…

Looking to Generate Passive Income From Stocks? 3 Magnificent High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

Three Dividend Kings with 50-plus years of raises could pay you for decades.…

All It Takes Is $5,000 Invested in Each of These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Generate Over $800 in Yearly Dividends

And that annual income is almost certainly going to continue growing indefinitely.…

Mortgage Rates Today, Friday, August 21: A Bit Higher

Markets have moved on from the Treasury's big announcement and mortgage interest rates are back up.…

Trump to allow import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef without tariff

Beef prices in the U.S have soared in 2026 due to a reduction in the nation's cattle herd.…

Trump admin taps former JPMorgan Chase exec Matt Zames to advise Social Security agency

Matt Zames is taking an unpaid position to help his former JPMorgan colleague Frank Bisignano tackle modernization of the SSA, CNBC has learned.…

U.S., Canada near final trade deal as Trump tariff deadline looms

Businesses have warned that Trump's new 50% duties could cripple U.S. their sales if they take effect.…

The Best Dividend Stock for 2027 and Beyond: Procter & Gamble

The 3% dividend yield doesn't tell the whole story.…

Gold rebounds as bond jitters, debt fears and weaker dollar revive bullion demand

Gold is rebounding as investors weigh U.S. debt concerns, a weaker dollar and stubbornly high Treasury yields.…

IBBQ vs. PBE: Which Biotech ETF Is the Better Buy?

PBE concentrates on 31 companies and offers a higher dividend yield, while IBBQ spreads risk across 251 holdings at a fraction of the cost.…

President Donald Trump Just Threw the Fed Under the Bus Over Interest Rates (Again!), but He's Missing the Bigger Picture

The president's repeated calls for lower interest rates are falling on deaf ears amid elevated inflation that's primarily been driven by his policies.…

Why some of America's biggest brands are losing ground in China

Nike, Starbucks and GM have lost ground in China as domestic rivals, geopolitics and changing consumer preferences reshape the market.…

1 High-Yield Pipeline Stock Investors Keep Underestimating

Oneok's ongoing strength may be catching even the most devoted investors off guard.…

Longer-dated Treasury yields rise as Bessent's bond buyback rally fizzles out

Concerns over the Treasury Department's debt repurchase program continue to weigh on markets.…

How higher bond yields can prove a stumbling block for the stock market

Bond yields were higher Thursday, erasing Wednesday's rally resulting from a Treasury Department change in its buyback policy.…