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Do Options Traders Know Something About Arcosa Stock We Don’t?
Investors in Arcosa, Inc. ACA need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Aug 21, 2026 $105 Call had some of the highest implied …
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Dynamic announces July 2026 cash distributions for Dynamic Active ETFs and ETF Series
TORONTO, July 21, 2026 /CNW/ — Dynamic today announced the July 2026 cash distributions for the Dynamic Active ETFs and ETF series units of certain Dynamic Funds (ETF Series) listed on the TSX, which pay on a monthly basis. Unitholders of record on July 28, 2026, will receive cash distributions for the respective Dynamic Active…
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Stocks advance on tech strength; Mideast in focus
By Ankur Banerjee and Johann M Cherian July 21 (Reuters) – Global stocks rose on Tuesday, underpinned by gains in technology stocks, as investors waited for corporate earnings this week that could test an AI trade under pressure, while mediation efforts in the Middle East kept oil prices in check. The U.S. and Iran traded…
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Today’s Mortgage Rates Climb Amid Rising Oil Prices: July 21, 2026
Today’s average interest rate on a 30-year purchase mortgage is 6.742%, up from 6.719% yesterday, according to Zillow data provided to U.S. News. For refinancing mortgages, today’s 30-year rate is 6.874%, and the current 15-year rate is 5.866%. Interest rates on home loans have risen since the beginning of the U.S. war in Iran in…
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Nasdaq jumps as tech stocks revive, GM and 3M deliver earnings beats
11:00am: AI rally faces reality Some analysts are wondering whether market expectations have already been pushed too high. Linh Tran, Market Analyst at XS.com, believes what we’re seeing is “more than ordinary profit-taking.” “With valuations already reflecting much of the optimism surrounding artificial intelligence, the market is no longer satisfied with earnings simply beating forecasts,” Tran…
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Fed to hold rates this year despite high inflation, but economists cite high chances of a hike: Reuters poll
By Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU, July 21 (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve will keep its key interest rate steady for the rest of 2026 to tackle a five-year-long inflation problem, according to the median forecasts of economists in a Reuters poll. A majority of those who answered a separate question about the chance of a rate…
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How to Use the Dividend Barbell Rule in Retirement With ETFs
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images While no retirement strategy is foolproof, a variety of studies suggest that a diversified portfolio paired with a 4% starting withdrawal rate (adjusted annually for inflation) has historically had a high probability of making your…
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5 Reasons Why Low-Volatility ETFs Matter Now
Wall Street delivered a downbeat performance last week. The S&P 500 Index fell 1.6%, the Dow Jones fell 0.9%, the Nasdaq Composite plunged about 2.9% and the Russell 2000 retreated 0.5% last week. The renewed geopolitical tensions and the tech slump mainly led to the slump. Oil prices jumped last week, with United States Oil Fund…
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Mutual funds: why direct plans are making gains, but distributor networks are also here to stay
“The distribution mix is undergoing a significant shift, away from traditional, bank-only models towards a hybrid model that blends fintech platforms, independent financial advisors (IFAs), and direct AMC channels,” it said, adding that the direct channel, which included digital and direct-to-AMC platforms, was rapidly increasing its share.
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When The Stock Market Fell JEPI ETF Outperformed
Photo by ArtsyBee on Pixabay A fund that actually holds its ground when stocks are falling is what real portfolio diversification looks like. When the S&P 500 tumbled 9.4% in a 2020 selloff, that familiar knot in the stomach was a reminder that most stock funds fall when the market falls. But one equity fund,…
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