Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer Explains the Outlook for US Stocks
It’s been a banner year for stocks, and one veteran analyst thinks the outlook is also good for 2025. The Morningstar US Market Index has returned more than 28% in 2024 and is up 75% since bottoming out in October 2022. Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity Investments and a 30-year veteran of […]
Investing in Dividend Stocks: Strategies for 2025 and Beyond
Susan Dziubinski: Hello, and welcome to a special edition of The Morning Filter. I’m Susan Dziubinski with Morningstar. Today’s program is all about dividend stocks. I’m joined today by a special guest, Dan Lefkovitz. Dan is a strategist with Morningstar Indexes, a columnist with Morningstar.com, and the co-host of The Long View podcast. Dan and […]
India’s Record Gold Imports Attributed to Calculation Error
If an error is indeed identified, the trade figures are likely to be revised and traders could expect some correction in the foreign-exchange rate. It would also soothe feverish speculation about the state of the economy triggered by the data, as economists pondered over whether the surge in gold purchases signaled distress and a need […]
Both the Fed and Trump Face Challenges
BOTH the Fed and Trump are in Trouble Good morning Investors! A bit later today, I’m going to sit down for our usual post-F.O.M.C. “long form” podcast with The Prospector News’ Mike Fox for the post-mortem on yesterday’s ominous Fed meeting and market reaction. Follow along to see why both the Fed and Trump are […]
Was Friday’s Positive News a Turning Point for the Market?
Was Friday’s good news double a market turning point? Wall Street bulls mounted a valiant effort and pushed the stock market sharply Friday on a double dose of encouraging news. But the rally was not enough to overcome Wednesday’s Fed-driven plunge. The S & P 500 dropped for the second straight week, losing 2%, while […]
Video: CRU Analyst Warns Gold Mining Could Hit a Cliff Post-2025
“This will be the most gold we’ve ever mined in a single year, ever,” Blagden said. The decline marks a turning point for an industry facing dwindling reserves, geopolitical risks, and few new projects. Despite high profitability from strong gold prices, experts warn that without fresh investments, production could drop sharply, tightening supply and reshaping […]
Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer Discusses the Future of the Stock Market
It’s been a banner year for stocks, and one veteran analyst thinks the outlook is also good for 2025. The Morningstar US Market Index has returned more than 28% in 2024 and is up 75% since bottoming out in October 2022. Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity Investments and a 30-year veteran of […]
Surge Battery Metals Boosts Major Lithium Project Expansion, Aiming for 50-Fold Growth in Nevada Operations
Surge Battery Metals Advances Major Lithium Project Expansion, Seeks 50x Increase in Nevada Operations Surge Battery Metals Inc. has made significant strides concerning its Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP), which has now entered a crucial 30-day public comment period as mandated by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This phase follows the submission of their […]
Weekly Market Outlook: S&P 500 Takes Center Stage as Markets Prepare for Holiday Slowdown
Markets Weekly Outlook – S&P 500 in Focus as Markets Brace for Holiday Lull Read More: Stagflation Fears and Soaring US Yields: S&P 500’s Next Move Week in Review: Hawkish Fed Sends Markets into a Frenzy A week that finally confirmed the long anticipated ‘pivot’ by the Federal Reserve from a policy perspective. I do […]
5 Savvy Strategies for Making the Most of Your Year-End Bonus
5 smart ways to use a year-end bonus Are you expecting a year-end bonus? If so, you’re probably dreaming up all the ways you could spend that windfall. The average bonus was $2,447 in December 2023, according to payroll company Gusto. That’s a sizeable chunk of change — one that could put you in a […]