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With a mountain of cash finally moving off the sidelines, Berkshire Hathaway’s latest 13-F reveals four surprising dividend-paying bets that suggest Warren Buffett and his successor Greg Abel see opportunity where most investors still see risk. This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken…

Cuba announces new pro-market reforms amid threats of a military attack from US President Donald Trump’s administration. The United States has announced a new series of economic sanctions targeting Cuba, its latest step in a campaign to squeeze the island’s already fragile economy. The US State Department said on Thursday that it was sanctioning several…

How do Canadians feel about the U.S.-Canada trade war? The majority of Canadians—63%—said they feel that the country made the right choice to maintain its stance and walk away from trade talks with the U.S., “even if it meant higher costs and job losses,” according to an Ipsos poll conducted for Global News that was…

Wall Street needed a reason to stop selling, and Dell Technologies handed it one. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all closed higher on September 2, breaking a three-session skid that had rattled investor confidence heading into the holiday-shortened stretch. The numbers tell a clean story: the Dow closed at 53,061.95,…

By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writers Stocks rose on Wall Street as gains by big technology companies and relatively steady oil prices and bond yields helped boost the market after a downbeat start to the week. Nvidia rallied more than 3% Wednesday, lifting the Dow Jones Industrial Average 0.6%. The S&P…

President Donald Trump fired off an ominous threat to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, warning of a fate “worse than anything that has ever happened to a Canadian politician” amid a bitter trade war. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote, “It is very good for Canadian Politicians like Prime Minister Carney to…

Key Points Warren Buffett would have to be comfortable analyzing businesses in the technology sector, as many dominant companies are here. Thanks to its superb business quality and compelling valuation, Alphabet would catch a beginner Buffett’s eye. Already in the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio, the internet stock has the makings of a permanent holding. Warren Buffett’s…

There is still an opportunity to grab attractive dividend-paying energy names, despite the sector’s run higher this year, according to Goldman Sachs. While the firm continues to see long-term value in the oil and gas sector, it recognizes the area is outperforming the broader market right now. The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF…

Managed accounts might provide an edge for retirement savers, new research indicates. For advisors who work with employer-sponsored retirement plans, that insight could encourage more people to sign up and start contributing.  Processing Content When defined contribution plans use managed accounts, which offer personalized investment solutions and are similar to robo advisors,  employees contribute to…

Tesla has surged while its EV peers stumble or collapse, but the rally rests entirely on a single event that has yet to happen. What the peer tape reveals about this trade changes the calculus entirely. This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken…