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US jobless claims continue to show a sluggish but stable labor market, with low layoffs anchoring economic stability even as global conflicts rage. However, economists warn that prolonged Iran war tensions could eventually threaten this labor market strength.Today's Stocks & Topi ...  Show more

Jim Cramer and other market veterans are advising investors not to let Iran war-induced volatility scare them out of quality stocks. The key is distinguishing between temporary geopolitical noise and fundamental business changes.Today's Stocks & Topics: The Hershey Company (HSY), ...  Show more

Why investing in non-investment grade bonds, leveraged loans, and preferred stocks is potentially more compelling than investing in common stocks at present.

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Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc. markets reporter, discusses why the stock market is up today and what could cause it to fall. Preston Caldwell, senior US economist for Morningstar Research Services, explains why he thinks the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates more than on ...

Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc markets reporter, explains why Apple and Tesla are diverging from the rest of the Magnificent Seven stocks. Also, details into a first ever dividend from Alphabet. Preston Caldwell, senior US economist for Morningstar Research Services, discusses ...

Amy Arnott, portfolio strategist for Morningstar Inc, discusses why the classic 60/40 investment strategy beat a more diversified portfolio in 2023, and the positive that can come from interest-rate pivots.

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