5 Top Stocks to Watch in December 2024, savvy investors are looking for stocks that can deliver strong returns in December and beyond. With the markets continuing to adjust to economic conditions and technological advancements, there are several companies poised for growth. Here are five stocks to consider for your investment portfolio. Conclusion: As we … Read more
A high-yield cash savings rate might outpace inflation, but you won’t get rich from your monthly interest earnings. If you are committed to a wealthier future, adding an investment program to your savings strategy is the way to do it. Use this step-by-step guide to establish a sustainable, profitable, and long-term investing habit that helps … Read more
By Laila Kearney and Paul Carsten NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices rose more than 1% on Tuesday, reversing the prior session’s losses on a brightening short-term outlook tied to the prospect of slightly tightening supplies as trade thinned ahead of the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays. Brent crude futures settled at $73.58, rising 95 cents, or … Read more
Exterior view of the entrance to Merck headquarters on February 05, 2024 in Rahway, New Jersey. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Merck on Wednesday said it has snagged the rights to an experimental weight loss pill from Chinese drugmaker Hansoh Pharma, in a deal worth up to $2 billion. The oral drug has not yet … Read more
This month, the Federal Reserve finally reduced its target interest rate. This will have a ripple effect on deposit account rates, which means now could be your last chance to lock in today’s high rates with a certificate of deposit (CD). Here’s a look at today’s CD rates and where you can find the best … Read more
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories TikTok and the Department of Justice are headed to the Supreme Court, where justices could decide whether a law banning the app … Read more
By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. investors are preparing for a swathe of changes in 2025, from tariffs and deregulation to tax policy, that will ripple through markets as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, putting the focus on whether the U.S. economy can continue to outperform. The changing of the … Read more