Stocks ticked lower this morning on the heels of Fed Chair Powell’s hawkish comments yesterday. Market participants are now bracing for larger-than-expected rate hikes for longer than previously anticipated.   While all attention is focused on inflation, recession cycles come with a more substantial...
Stocks with small market capitalizations are generally less correlated to the performance of larger companies and can provide an additional layer of diversification for investors. Considering the recent implosion in some of the mega-cap tech names, it’s easy to see why small-caps are outperforming the broader...
Since 2003, when the number of poor and vulnerable people in the world reached a historical peak of 4.4 billion people, the middle class has been growing fast. By 2030, another 700 million people are expected to join the global middle class, making it more than...
Stocks ticked higher this morning and were looking to solidify weekly gains as investors processed mixed commentary from Fed officials about policy shifts in 2023. The major averages were on track for a positive week, with the S&P 500 on pace to snap a three-week losing...
Amid mounting concerns that the Fed will continue hiking interest rates, many investors are seeking ways to shore up their portfolios. Investing in dividend-paying stocks can be a great way to generate predictable returns during times of uncertainty. Our recommendation for today has a long...