Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Silvana Marques was one of thousands of Brazilians who flocked to São Paulo’s most famous art museum one afternoon last week. But the 51-year-old teacher wasn’t there to marvel over fog-filled London landscapes at Masp’…
Clearly, there must be a typo in that headline. I’m the one who is always preaching about getting the yield you deserve. So, why would I even consider buying a company that can’t keep its payouts reliable?
The US political climate makes it very hard for the US government to raise taxes, so the tariff revenue is just too useful (Daniel Torok/Official White House Photo)
Since the end of World War II, the United Nations has served as the world’s leading international body dedicated to promoting peace, security, and cooperation. From conflict resolution to climate action, it has played a…
The S&P 500 ended its choppy week in the red, ultimately finishing with a loss of 0.6%. This marks the second straight weekly decline, the longest streak since late March.
The yield on the 10-year note finished July 24, 2026 at 4.69% while the 2-year note ended at 4.33%.
BRASILIA, July 24 (Reuters) – The Brazilian government on Friday reduced by 5.7 billion reais ($1.12 billion) a spending curb needed to comply with its fiscal framework due to lower than expected mandatory expenditures…
The ETF landscape continues to grow in leaps and bounds, with active ETFs playing an increasingly bigger role. Goldman Sachs is helping drive this evolution by leveraging its deep research and quantitative capabilities …
The ETF market saw a push in capital away from the concentrated U.S. tech sector to defensive broad market exposure, short duration bonds, and commodities. The shift in flows is amplified by the semiconductor market pul…
The midway point in 2026 offers advisors and investors alike a chance to rethink their strategies heading into the second half of the year. It’s an opportune time to reflect on what worked well and what didn’t work quit…
Considering where bond yields sit, along with geopolitical pressures and potential policy from the Fed, there are plenty of ways for advisors and investors to play the fixed income market at the moment. This is certainl…
June may have proven to be a difficult month for silver investors, but it’s likely far too soon to give up on the precious metal. To better understand this, it’s important to contextualize why silver’s price is struggli…
How can strategic partnerships expand access to CRE capital and diversify investment channels?
A data-driven snapshot of how Euronext-listed companies are advancing their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
Japan's core CPI is forecast to ease to 1.7% year-on-year in April, a third straight month below the BOJ's 2% target, as government energy subsidies and fading food price pressures subdue consumer price rises.
Traditionally speaking, when investment-grade corporate bond spreads tighten, advisors and investors need to look outside the box to make sure they hit those crucial income goals. Oftentimes, high-yield bonds and struct…
Kinder Morgan (KMI) delivered a record second quarter in 2026, posting financial results that once again exceeded internal budgets and prompted an upward revision to its full-year guidance. The midstream company continu…
The U.S. energy sector has outperformed in 2026, driven primarily by geopolitical-related supply fears, elevated oil prices, and rising demand from the AI infrastructure buildout. While broad energy funds have also surg…
In a recent TMX VettaFi Midyear Symposium, a trend that emerged was a significant shift in investor sentiment. While much of the year has been focused on U.S. mega-cap tech concentration, a live audience poll revealed t…
Higher-for-longer interest rates and ongoing market uncertainty have made SMID cap investing more difficult—and more interesting. The potential upside for this asset class is hard to ignore, and in this environment, an …
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday
Funds from Victory Capital, Eaton Vance, and Dodge & Cox are among the best performers.
Semiconductor exchange-traded funds have gained more than 25% this year. Intel Corporation’s (INTC) second-quarter earnings report after today’s close could test whether that rally continues. Key Takeaways: Semiconducto…
Solana is becoming part of the infrastructure behind a boom in prediction market trading, where users wager on real-world outcomes. Combined monthly volume on Kalshi and Polymarket rose from $4.5 billion in September 20…