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The Dividend ETF That Generates Passive Income While You Sleep
Income generation is more about finding consistency than finding an ultra-high yield.…

Taiwan's AI-fueled forecast of 11% GDP growth likely not sustainable, economists say
Taiwan's economic growth could moderate due to its vulnerability to risks of capex slowdown, macroeconomic downturns, and concentration in semiconductors.…

If We're in an AI Bubble, History Says This Is the Best Way to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio
There might not be a safe place to hide in case of an AI bubble. But some ETFs could be less unsafe than others.…

U.S. bond intervention is like 'paying your mortgage with your credit card,' JPMorgan's Sullivan says
The U.S. government's efforts to manage pressure in the Treasury market risk merely shifting the problem down the road, according to JPMorgan's James Sullivan.…

Alibaba Cloud Revenue Jumps 45%. Is the Profit Plunge and China E-Commerce Slide Cause for Concern?
The veteran Chinese tech company published its second-quarter earnings on Thursday morning.…

Which Streaming Stock Would Hold Up Better in a Recession: Netflix or Walt Disney?
Both of these entertainment giants have lost money for their shareholders in 2026.…

Friday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
The Dow Industrials dropped 700 points on Thursday as Treasury yields resumed their climb and the Treasury Department's relief plan failed.…

Stock futures are little changed after a steep sell-off sparked by a move back higher in Treasury yields: Live updates
The Dow ended Thursday's session down 700 points, marking its worst day since July 29.…

Japan headline inflation rate hits highest this year as energy prices bite
Core inflation — which strips out prices of fresh food but includes energy — was in line with expectations, coming in at 1.8%.…

In Healthcare ETFs, Is iShares Pharma a Better Buy Than VanEck Biotech?
VanEck's concentrated 25-stock biotech play offers higher volatility, while iShares' broader pharma exposure delivered a 1.4% dividend yield and lower drawdown …

Stock Market Today, Aug. 20: Stocks Slide on Weak Retail Earnings, Rising Bond Yields
Today, Aug. 20, 2026, disappointing consumer results and rising oil prices snapped Wednesday's relief rally, renewing inflation concerns across major indexes.…

Warsh faces Fed independence test as Bessent moves in on central bank's turf
Bessent’s effort to tamp down long-term Treasury yields could force Warsh to clarify how far the Fed should go in coordinating on bonds and the balance sheet.…

Bessent's efforts in the Treasury market so far haven't worked. Here's what else he can try
Market experts showed skepticism at whether the push would succeed against a bevy of factors working against Treasurys.…

Bessent says there's a 'very good chance' U.S. budget deficit under Trump has peaked
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that there's a "very good chance" of the U.S. has seen its budget deficit peak under President Donald Trump.…

Why Is XRP (Ripple) Up 24.9% Today?
XRP jumped more than 24% in a day after President Trump stood at the White House with Ripple's CEO and told Congress to pass the Clarity Act.…

$1.65 of Target's $4.11 Quarterly Profit Came From Tariff Refunds
The retailer's earnings doubled -- with $994 million of tariff refunds inside. Here's what the quarter looks like without it.…

Yields are on the move once again. These stocks could get a boost if they keep going higher
Using LSEG data, CNBC Pro screened the S&P 1500 for stocks with the strongest negative 60-day correlations to the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT).…
Mortgage Rates Are Lower This Week. Could They Drop Further?
Mortgage interest rates ebbed slightly this week. The Treasury Department's plan to buy more longer-term bonds could potentially support lower rates.…

2 Midstream Dividend Stocks Actually Worth the Yield Right Now, Led By Energy Transfer
Energy Transfer and Enbridge are reliable, income-generating pipeline stocks.…
If rising rates were enough to end a bull market, we’d have entered a bear market long ago
The “Fed Model” has turned bearish — how much should you care?…

A Rare U.S. Sales Miss for Walmart Is Concerning for the Economy. But It Could Also Prove to Be a "Bad News Is Good News" Event for the Fed.
U.S. consumers may finally be at their breaking point when it comes to inflation.…
The biggest loser from the Treasury’s latest buyback plan: The U.S. dollar. Here’s why.
An important pain threshold has been crossed, one currency-market expert warns.…
U.S. bond yields are already surging again a day after Bessent’s debt-buyback plan
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan to calm markets is being short-circuited.…

The Dividend Yield on Barrick Mining Just Crossed 2%. Here's Why It's Sustainable.
Barrick saw attributable adjusted EBITDA and earnings rise in the second quarter.…
Bessent suggests Treasury could intervene again in bond market: ‘We have a big tool kit’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has made waves this week with his plan to at least double his department’s buybacks of longer-dated Treasury bonds.…

Bessent says U.S. likely won't restart large-scale Iran combat as it steps up economic pressure
The Trump administration's plan to crush Iran's economy will likely negate the need for further U.S. military operations, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.…

Bessent says Treasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billion
Bessent said his department is going "make a market" in the longer-dated securities where yields have been surging lately.…
Crypto comeback? Bitcoin, ethereum are headed for their best day in months as investors flock to hard assets
After months of slumber, digital currencies are waking up, with bitcoin and ethereum shooting higher on Thursday, as traders credited President Donald Trump’s c…

IHE vs. XBI: Pharma Stability or Biotech Growth -- Which Healthcare ETF Is the Better Buy?
XBI is up nearly 80% over the past year, but has experienced a much larger maximum drawdown over the past five years. IHE has delivered steadier returns and off…
You’ve all heard AI is remaking the economy. Here’s how it’s changing lives — for better or worse.
AI, not Trump, is the big mover of the economy, this analyst says — and it’s just going to get bigger.…