Trump Sparks Confusion with New 25% Tariff on…
In another twist in the US-Canada trade dispute, US President Donald Trump has imposed a steep 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, whipping up a market frenzy just a week after delaying broader tariffs by a month. Analysts say the pause doesn’t get Canada off the hook, and the risk remains of economic fallout […]
Gold Prices Surge Above $2,900 Amid New Tariff Concerns
The rise follows Trump’s announcement of an additional 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, as well as plans to impose reciprocal tariffs later this week. “Obviously the tariff war is behind the rise; it just reflects more uncertainty and more tension in the global trade situation,” Marex analyst Edward Meir said in a […]
Trump Fuels Uncertainty, Hints at 25% Tariff on…
In another twist in the US-Canada trade dispute, US President Donald Trump said he plans to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, just a week after broader tariffs were delayed by a month. While that delay offers a reprieve, the lingering policy uncertainty creates an unwelcome headwind for an underperforming economy. Analysts […]
After Earnings: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Tesla Stock?
Tesla TSLA reported its fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 29. Here is Morningstar’s take on Tesla’s results and the outlook for the stock. Tesla shares were up 4% in after-hours trading as management reported progress in its autonomous driving software and maintained the timeline for launching more affordable vehicles later this year. Why it matters: Tesla […]
After Earnings: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Microsoft Stock?
Microsoft MSFT released its fiscal second-quarter earnings report on Jan. 29. Here’s Morningstar’s take on Microsoft’s earnings and stock. We are maintaining our fair value estimate for wide-moat Microsoft at $490 per share after the firm reported good results, with guidance between our expectations and slightly light. The outlook generally offsets quarterly performance, which holds […]
Blue Lagoon Secures Full Permits for Gold Mining at Dome Mountain
Blue Lagoon said the permitting milestone “marks a transformative moment” for the company as it transitions from an exploration-focused company to a near-term producer. Once in production, which could occur as early as July, the Dome Mountain mine is expected to output 15,000 oz. of gold per year. “It is incredibly rare for a junior […]
Top 10 Performing U.S. Dividend Stocks for January 2025
Dividend-paying stocks that combine healthy balance sheets with hefty yields can provide investors with steady incomes, cushion against market downturns, and grow investments at a healthy clip. In January 2025, the top-performing dividend payers included CVS Health CVS, International Business Machines IBM, and Bank OZK OZK. To find the month’s 10 best-performing income-focused stocks, we […]
Amazon Earnings: Increasing Fair Value Following Robust Q4 Performance
We are raising our fair value estimate for wide-moat Amazon AMZN to $240 per share from $200 after the company reported strong fourth-quarter results. The firm’s first-quarter outlook was slightly better than we expected, despite including more than $2 billion of incremental currency pressure on revenue. Additionally, given the early returns on the profitability front […]
This Vanguard US Stock ETF Is a Solid Investment Option in a…
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF VBR provides a market-cap-weighted portfolio of the cheapest stocks in the small-cap market. Its broad diversification and razor-thin expense ratio make this one of the best small-cap value exchange-traded funds available. The ETF tracks the CRSP US Small Cap Value Index, which captures the cheaper side of the small-cap market. Value […]
Following a Dividend Hike, This Wide-Moat US Stock…
Lockheed Martin LMT recently raised its quarterly dividend by 5%, effective with its Dec. 27 payout. In fact, this wide-moat aerospace and defense contractor has increased its dividend for 22 years in a row. The stock recently fell into undervalued territory after Lockheed reported that cost overruns on two programs had lowered operating profit. While […]