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Iran-US-Israel War News LIVE Updates: At 2 PM today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on key aspects of the ongoing West Asia war. Iran’s IRGC said on Monday it would retaliate against any attack on its electricity sector by targeting West Asian power plants and facilities supplying US bases in the region,…

Key Points Enterprise Products Partners has increased its dividend payouts for 27 consecutive years. Enbridge has increased its dividend payouts for 31 consecutive years. Both companies have the financial health to sustain their dividends. When a company’s dividend yield seems too good to be true, that’s often because it is. Particularly high yields can be…

For years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have appeared unstoppable. The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), record corporate share buybacks, and the prospect of lower interest rates have fueled this bull market rally. But the foundation for one of Wall Street’s key pillars is…

For years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 0.96%), S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.51%), and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 2.01%) have appeared unstoppable. The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), record corporate share buybacks, and the prospect of lower interest rates have fueled this bull market rally. But the foundation for one of Wall Street’s key pillars is…

Key Points Crude could continue rising or fall significantly, depending on developments in the war. Investing in high-quality oil companies provides upside to higher prices while still thriving if they fall. Investing in pipeline companies can remove commodity price volatility from the equation. Oil prices have been incredibly volatile this year due to the war…

By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slumped Wednesday after a report said inflation was primed to worsen even before the war with Iran caused oil prices to spike. That and comments from the head of the Federal Reserve pushed Wall Street to see less chance of getting the lower interest rates that it loves. The…

The stock market makes it possible for anyone to build wealth, but the occasional dip is simply the price we pay for long-term returns. That’s where dividend stocks can help. Even in a brutal bear market, rock-solid companies can keep sending cash to your account, making it a lot easier to stay the course. For…

Some stock market oversold signals are flashing, encouraging the buy-the-dip crowd, but not every indicator is saying it’s time to buy, and that may give investors enough reason for caution. After notching three consecutive years of double-digit gains, worries that prices had moved too far too fast, increasing the risk of a reckoning for the…

Mutual funds have become one of the most trusted investment options for Indians. Recent data shows that as of December 31, 2025, Assets Under Management (AUM) of the Indian mutual fund industry stood at ₹80.23 lakh crore. This impressive figure highlights the growing trust investors place in mutual funds as a long-term investment option. You…

NEGOTIATING SAFETY: Passage through the Strait of Hormuz is open to all except ‘Iran’s enemies’ and is possible by coordinating with Tehran, an official said Reuters, TEL AVIV, JERUSALEM and WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump and Iran threatened to escalate their war by attacking energy facilities in the Gulf, a potential widening of hostilities that…