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US Bank Stocks Set to Match Longest Winning Streak on Record
  • March 26, 2025

US Bank Stocks Set to Match Longest Winning Streak on Record

(Bloomberg) -- An index of big US bank stocks extended a rally for the ninth straight day on Wednesday, putting it on track to match the longest winning streak on record.Most Read from BloombergThey Built a Secret Apartment in a Mall. Now the Mall Is Dying.Why Did the Government Declare War on My Adorable Tiny Truck?How SUVs Are Making Traffic WorseTrump Slashed International Aid. Geneva Is Feeling the Impact.Paris Votes to Make 500 More Streets Car-FreeThe KBW Bank Index jumped as much as 1.2%

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Junk Bonds Win Over Investors Seeking Calm From Market Storm
  • March 26, 2025

Junk Bonds Win Over Investors Seeking Calm From Market Storm

(Bloomberg) -- Junk bonds don’t seem quite so junky anymore. US investors are piling into an asset class that has grown a little safer in recent years, and in recent weeks has drawn investors seeking a safe harbor from market turbulence.Most Read from BloombergThey Built a Secret Apartment in a Mall. Now the Mall Is Dying.Why Did the Government Declare War on My Adorable Tiny Truck?How SUVs Are Making Traffic WorseTrump Slashed International Aid. Geneva Is Feeling the Impact.Paris Votes to Make

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BlackRock launches new model portfolio to further private market push
  • March 26, 2025

BlackRock launches new model portfolio to further private market push

BlackRock has launched its first model portfolio blending private and publicly traded assets, it said on Wednesday, as it looks to expand its footprint in the lucrative private market landscape. Model portfolios are blueprints that financial advisers use to manage their clients' investments. Tailored for a variety of risk tolerances and goals, they can help advisers save time and costs they would otherwise have spent on building portfolios from scratch.

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Sports Illustrated to Roll Out Athletics-Linked Wagers Market
  • March 26, 2025

Sports Illustrated to Roll Out Athletics-Linked Wagers Market

(Bloomberg) -- The Sports Illustrated brand is teaming up with UK-based media firm Galactic to launch a predictions market allowing users to bet on anything linked to athletic events — except the outcome of games.Most Read from BloombergThey Built a Secret Apartment in a Mall. Now the Mall Is Dying.Why Did the Government Declare War on My Adorable Tiny Truck?Trump Slashed International Aid. Geneva Is Feeling the Impact.How SUVs Are Making Traffic WorseParis Votes to Make 500 More Streets Car-Fre

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3 Small-Cap Stocks Skating on Thin Ice
  • March 26, 2025

3 Small-Cap Stocks Skating on Thin Ice

Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.

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1 Consumer Stock to Own for Decades and 2 to Turn Down
  • March 26, 2025

1 Consumer Stock to Own for Decades and 2 to Turn Down

Retailers are adapting their business models as technology changes how people shop. But many seem to be moving too slowly as their demand is lagging, causing the industry to underperform the market - over the past six months, retail stocks have shed 13%. This drop was particularly discouraging since the S&P 500 stood firm.

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1 Large-Cap Stock on Our Watchlist and 2 to Brush Off
  • March 26, 2025

1 Large-Cap Stock on Our Watchlist and 2 to Brush Off

Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors. However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they’ve already captured significant portions of their markets.

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