Here’s why I’d sell SCHD and JEPI ETFs and buy UTF instead
Income-focused exchange-traded funds have retreated this year, mirroring the performance of mainstream Wall Street indices like the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500. The popular Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has dropped by over 12% from its highest point this year.
Indian steel stocks rally after 12% safeguard duty on imports; analysts expect Q1FY26 margin lift
Shares of metal companies rose up to 2% on Monday, tracking gains in broader markets, after the Indian government imposed a 12% safeguard duty on certain steel imports. The decision, aimed at curbing the influx of cheaper steel from countries
How Hermès stays resilient in economic uncertainty on the shoulders of its most coveted Birkin bags
As luxury companies navigate the choppy waters of a global economic slowdown, France’s Hermès has once again found stability in its most iconic creations—the Birkin and the Kelly handbags. The company reported a 7% rise in sales for the first
Is it safe to buy the dip in the S&P 500 index ETFs like SPY and VOO?
The S&P 500 index has suffered a harsh reversal this year as it crashed by 14% from its highest point in January, meaning that it has moved into a correction. It was trading at $5,280, down from the YTD high
How are the Dow Jones index stocks fairing in 2025?
The Dow Jones Index has entered a correction this year, having dropped by over 13% from its highest level. The index, which tracks 30 blue-chip companies, was trading at $39,100, and has recently formed a death cross for the first
S&P 500 index stocks to watch: Google, Tesla, IBM, Intel, AT&T, Boeing, Chipotle
The S&P 500 index has declined significantly over the past few months, forming a death cross pattern for the first time since 2022. It ended the week at $5,282, down by 14.2% from its highest level this year. The S&P 500
Dangerous times
A fortnight ago, investors were counting down the hours to President Trump’s announcement of ‘reciprocal tariffs’. Global stock indices, led by the US majors, were already exhibiting evidence of investor concern. The Dow and the Russell 2000 (a less popular
3M stock price analysis: buy, sell, or hold ahead of earnings
3M stock price has crashed in the past few weeks as investors assess the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on its business. After peaking at $155 earlier this year, it has bottomed to $130, down by 17% from its highest
Is ServiceNow stock a buy or a sell ahead of earnings?
The ServiceNow stock price has declined significantly over the past few months, dropping from a high of $1,196 in January to its current level of $772. It has dropped by over 35% from its highest level this year, meaning that
S&P 500 index stocks to watch: Google, Tesla, IBM, Intel, AT&T, Boeing, Chipotle
The S&P 500 index has declined significantly over the past few months, forming a death cross pattern for the first time since 2022. It ended the week at $5,282, down by 14.2% from its highest level this year. The S&P 500
As LVMH extends Arnault’s reign, succession concerns still linger: here’s why investors worry
Shareholders of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton voted on Thursday to allow Bernard Arnault to remain at the helm of the company until the age of 85, extending the reign of the man who built the world’s most valuable luxury
PepeX vs Dogecoin: Why PepeX is a better investment in 2025
Despite a big hit to AI stocks in recent months, artificial intelligence remains at the front and centre of all financial debates this year.Earlier this month, Meta Platforms announced plans to spend $1 billion to set up a new data
US stocks open mixed: S&P 500, Nasdaq inch higher, Dow drops 400 points
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite opened higher on Thursday, the final trading day of the week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, posted a steep decline, weighed down by a significant drop in UnitedHealth.UnitedHealth is the largest weighted component in
Bill Ackman raises stake in Hertz: here’s why I’m not as optimistic
Hertz Global Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: HTZ) is up nearly 50% in premarket on Thursday after billionaire investor Bill Ackman announced a sizable stake in the car rental company.Ackman had built a 4.1% stake in Hertz last year. Now, he has
Nikkei 225 index forecast amid Japan-US talks, USD/JPY crash
The Nikkei 225 index has bounced back this month as the US and Japan continued their negotiations on tariffs. After falling to a low of ¥30,800 on Trump’s Liberation Day, it has rebounded by over 12.4% to the current ¥34,610.