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How Big Tech's Bond Spree and Rising US Debt Are Creating Risks and Opportunities

Is a global debt emergency on the horizon? Big Tech’s bond-issuing spree is helping to pay for its massive artificial intelligence buildout. And it’s not expected to slow down this year. Meanwhile, the US federal deficit has swelled to about $39 trillion, according to the US Trea ... Show more

. 16min 11sec

10 Exceptional Stocks With Double-Digit Dividend Raises

A rare group of dividend-paying stocks are standing out for their exceptional qualities. They’ve racked up five straight years of dividend growth of 10% or more. And they’ve passed several rigorous checks. Morningstar’s DividendInvestor newsletter editor David Harrell dug into th ... Show more

. 13min 34sec

Investors May Be Ignoring Big Market Disruptions. Is There Risk to the Rebuff?

What’s fueling Wall Street’s optimism? While geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran are dominating headlines, US stocks recently hit an all-time high. The global oil shock is just one major disruption to rattle investors before receding this year. The enthusiasm for the ar ... Show more

. 16min 34sec

Vanguard Wrote the Playbook for Success. Now, It Must Evolve to Stay on Top

Vanguard redefined investor-first for the better, and it’s aiming to maintain that reputation. Vanguard revolutionized passive investing when it created the first retail index fund. The behemoth asset manager continues to attract swells of everyday investors and money with headli ... Show more

. 22min 13sec

Vanguard Is Entering a New Era. Can It Keep Winning for Another 50 Years?

Will Vanguard’s next 50 years live up to its first half century? The popular investment firm counts millions of everyday investors among its clients. Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji joined the firm from its rival, BlackRock. Ramji is influencing Vanguard’s direction while keeping the ov ... Show more

. 16min 8sec