As tumultuous markets continue to create uncertainty for investors, seeking out dividend-paying stocks can provide stability and reliable income. One such stock that stands out among Wall Street analysts is tech giant IBM. Despite announcing mixed first-quarter results, IBM’s earnings surpassed expectations, while revenue fell short due to macroeconomic challenges. In addition, the company recently
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Recently, a Delaware judge made a significant ruling regarding the over 70,000 lawsuits filed against the former makers of the heartburn drug Zantac. The judge, Vivian Medinilla of the Delaware Superior Court, allowed expert witnesses to testify in court that Zantac may be linked to cancer. This decision was seen as a setback for the
The Russian government’s decision to soften requirements for mandatory sales of foreign currency for exporters has raised questions about the efficacy of capital controls in the country. President Vladimir Putin signed a decree in October mandating the reintroduction of capital controls to prop up the rouble and address capital outflows. However, the recent changes to
Rashawn Russell, a former investment banker at Deutsche Bank, was sentenced to 41 months in prison after admitting to a Ponzi-like fraud that involved promising investors guaranteed returns from cryptocurrency trading. The scheme, which ran from November 2020 to August 2022, targeted friends, former college classmates, and colleagues at Deutsche Bank. Russell claimed that he
In April, signed sales contracts on existing homes experienced a significant drop of 7.7% compared to March, marking the slowest pace since April 2020. This decline, reported by the National Association of Realtors, came as a surprise to many industry experts who anticipated flat sales compared to the previous month. The decrease in pending sales,
GameStop, a video game retailer, saw a significant increase in its shares by almost 23% after announcing that it made approximately $933 million from a stock sale. Gambling Stocks DraftKings and U.S.-traded shares of FanDuel parent company Flutter Entertainment experienced a decline of 10% and 7% respectively. This drop was attributed to the Illinois Senate
The latest data from the National Association of Realtors has revealed some interesting trends in the real estate market for the month of April. The report shows a 1.9% decrease in sales of previously owned homes compared to March, with a total of 4.14 million units sold on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis. This decline
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has recently launched Starlink satellite internet services in Indonesia, marking a significant step towards improving internet connectivity in remote areas of the country. The inauguration event, held at a community health center in Bali, highlighted Musk’s excitement in bringing internet services to regions that have limited or no connectivity. This move by
In the current climate of ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, UBS analysts are advising investors to seriously consider implementing portfolio hedges. With the potential for market fluctuations and unforeseen challenges, having a well-diversified portfolio with hedges in place is crucial to mitigating risk. While gold has traditionally been viewed as a safe-haven asset, there are concerns regarding
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 40,000 for the first time ever on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the stock market. This achievement comes after a five-week win streak fueled by optimism surrounding potential rate cuts and mostly positive quarterly earnings reports from major corporations. At the end of the trading day at
GameStop recently announced plans to sell 45 million common shares of its stock, causing the share price to drop by more than 20%. In addition to the stock offering, the video game retailer also reported a sales decline in the first quarter. These developments have contributed to the volatility in GameStop’s stock price. On a
As Broadway’s spring season progresses, it is evident that the Tony season box office ranking is starting to take shape. The strongest newcomers are holding their ground, with repeat sell-outs like An Enemy of the People, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, and Hell’s Kitchen leading the pack. These shows, along with The Outsiders and
A recent legal battle between Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) and Israel’s Bright Data involving data scraping has come to an end with a federal judge in California dismissing the lawsuit. X alleged that Bright Data was scraping data from X and selling it, using measures to avoid anti-scraping technology. The lawsuit also claimed violations
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) recently issued a profit warning after its first-quarter earnings fell short of expectations. The company cited intense competition in the chip industry as a primary reason for the decline in profits. According to SMIC, the pricing for commodity products is heavily influenced by market trends, making it challenging for the