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Consumer confidence is sliding as Americans' view of their financial futures slumps to a 12-year low
  • March 25, 2025

Consumer confidence is sliding as Americans' view of their financial futures slumps to a 12-year low

U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures slumped to a 12-year low, driven by rising anxiety over tariffs and inflation. The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell 7.2 points in March to 92.9, the fourth straight monthly decline and its lowest reading since January of 2021. The reading was short of analysts expectations for a reading of 94.5, according to a survey by FactSet.

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Tesla sales fall by 49% in Europe even as the electric vehicle market grows
  • March 25, 2025

Tesla sales fall by 49% in Europe even as the electric vehicle market grows

European sales of Tesla electric vehicles tumbled 49% in the first two months of the year compared with a year earlier even as overall sales of EVs grew, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association. There have been complaints about an aging lineup of vehicles from Tesla and also a significant backlash against CEO Elon Musk and his affiliation with the Trump administration in the U.S. In Europe, Musk's endorsement of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party in last month's national election drew broad condemnation. On Tuesday, BYD reported a record 777.1 billion yuan ($107 billion) in revenue for 2024 as sales of its electric and hybrid vehicles jumped 40%.

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Dubai's Emirates NBD partners with BlackRock to offer private markets access
  • March 25, 2025

Dubai's Emirates NBD partners with BlackRock to offer private markets access

Dubai's Emirates NBD bank is teaming up with BlackRock to offer its wealth management clients opportunities to access alternative asset classes, with a focus on private markets, it said in a statement on Tuesday. Both firms have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish an investment platform for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) wealth management market, which will initially focus on private credit and multi-alternatives. Private markets, including both equity and credit markets, are less liquid but also promise higher returns than listed securities.

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3 Software Stocks Walking a Fine Line
  • March 25, 2025

3 Software Stocks Walking a Fine Line

Software is rapidly reducing operating expenses for businesses. The undeniable tailwinds fueling the industry have also led to strong returns for SaaS stocks lately as they’ve gained 10.3% over the past six months. Investing here would have been wise - at the same time, the S&P 500 was flat.

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1 Small-Cap Stock with Solid Fundamentals and 2 to Avoid
  • March 25, 2025

1 Small-Cap Stock with Solid Fundamentals and 2 to Avoid

Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings. However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.

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3 Stocks Under $50 Skating on Thin Ice
  • March 25, 2025

3 Stocks Under $50 Skating on Thin Ice

Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks. But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.

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3 Small-Cap Stocks Skating on Thin Ice
  • March 25, 2025

3 Small-Cap Stocks Skating on Thin Ice

Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on. But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.

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