- A stock market correction sparked fears of recession, and oil prices, Treasury yields, and Bitcoin dropped. The market bounced back later in the week after jobless claims declined.
- Warren Buffett cut his stake in Apple in half and bought Berkshire Hathaway shares.
- Google lost a big antitrust suit. Palantir partnered with Microsoft to sell AI to the government. Super Micro Computer announced a stock split. Dell announced layoffs. Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against X advertisers.
- EV maker Lucid got another $1.5 billion from a Saudi shareholder. EVs and hybrids now outsell gasoline-powered cars in China. SunPower filed for bankruptcy.
- U.S. credit card debt hit $1.14 trillion even though consumer borrowing slipped in June. Mortgage rates and gasoline prices dropped last week.
- Disney’s streaming unit turned its first profit. CVS Health cut its profit outlook. Eli Lilly beat estimates and raised its guidance.
AI-based search engines could threaten Google’s dominance in the search market. See which major platforms are likely to develop their own AI-powered search features, potentially challenging Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ: GOOGL) market share.
Bullish oil and gas industry trends, a 25-year unbroken streak of dividend increases, and expanded capacity projects already underway are all points in Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD) stock’s favor. Is it the single best dividend stock under $35?
Which are the best stocks with dividend yields over 12%? Annaly Capital Management Inc. (NYSE: NLY) and three others have solid businesses with large moats to protect them from the competition. All are incredible ideas for investors seeking aggressive income ideas.
Receive a complimentary copy of our brand-new report “2 Dividend Legends to Hold Forever,” which reveals why it takes much more than just a big payout to be considered a dividend legend.
And get a complimentary copy of our brand-new report “The Next Nvidia,” which includes three top stock picks poised to take off from the next breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.
Sponsored: Find a Qualified Financial Advisor
Finding a qualified financial advisor doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with up to 3 fiduciary financial advisors in your area in 5 minutes. Each advisor has been vetted by SmartAsset and is held to a fiduciary standard to act in your best interests. If you’re ready to be matched with local advisors that can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now.