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CD Rates Dip Following Fed Rate Cuts: Strategies for Maximizing Returns

The average 12-month CD yield is 1.83%, down slightly from 1.86% a year ago, while top yields are around 4%; this reflects the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate adjustments. Experts recommend choosing CD terms based on individual financial goals and the need to access funds, suggesting strategi...

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AI-Fueled Power Sector Rally: Three Stocks Poised for Further Growth

The soaring demand for electricity from AI data centers has propelled Constellation Energy, Vistra Corp., and Talen Energy's stock prices to record highs in 2024, driven by their nuclear and gas assets crucial for powering AI infrastructure; however, securing further power purchase agreements remain...

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Short-Term CD Rates Remain High Despite Fed Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve's three 2024 rate cuts decreased the Fed rate by 1%, impacting high-yield savings and CDs; however, short-term CDs still offer competitive returns, with options like TotalBank's 3-month CD at 4.71% APY.

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Stellantis to Invest \$8 Billion in Italian Operations

Stellantis announced a \$2 billion investment in Italy next year and a further \$6 billion in its supply chain, increasing production at six Italian plants starting in 2026 with over a dozen new models by 2032, in response to concerns about job security after the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Peug...

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S&P 500 Soars 28% in 2024: A Fundamental Recovery

The S&P 500's 28% year-to-date gain in 2024, exceeding expectations, stems from a fundamental recovery following 2022's selloff, driven by recession fears that did not materialize, and is less dependent on the technology sector's performance.

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Trump Presidency Fuels Market Optimism: Murray Wealth Group's Strategy and Outlook

Investor optimism, driven by expectations of lower taxes and higher corporate profits under the new Trump presidency, is fueling strong market performance, with Murray Wealth Group's funds showing significant returns; however, potential risks remain.

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Biotech's Binary Week: Mesoblast Soars, Percheron Crashes

In the final week of 2023, contrasting fortunes played out in the Australian biotech sector as Mesoblast shares soared 50% following US FDA approval, while Percheron shares crashed over 90% after a failed drug trial, highlighting the high-risk, high-reward nature of the industry.

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Record Investment Fuels China's NEV Sector Growth

Avatr, Changan's NEV brand, raised $1.51 billion in Series C funding, the largest in China's auto industry this year, to fuel expansion, R&D, and its 2026 IPO, while U Power and Nio secured substantial investments to boost production and international presence.

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Pension Funds Shift to Private Markets and Asian Emerging Markets

A new report reveals that global pension funds are shifting investments toward private markets and Asian emerging markets due to historically high levels in Western regulated markets and sustained buyback operations; private debt and Asian emerging market equities are seen as promising.

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Greece to Review Intervention in Swiss Franc Loans

Greek authorities are reviewing potential interventions in Swiss franc loans totaling €4.5 billion due to the strengthening Swiss franc against the euro, impacting borrowers' debt, while a new LNG-CNG station opens in Thriasio.

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Berkshire Hathaway's 2024: Strong Returns Amidst Major Stock Sales and Buyback Pause

In 2024, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway saw a 27% increase in Class A shares, exceeding the S&P 500's performance, while simultaneously selling approximately $133 billion in stocks (including large positions in Apple and Bank of America), pausing buybacks, and accumulating over $300 billion in ...

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Long-Term CDs Offer Higher Returns Amidst Interest Rate Cuts

Depositing \$10,000 into a long-term CD offers potential interest earnings of \$868.06 (2-year) or \$1,329.26 (3-year) at current 4.25% rates, safeguarding savings from anticipated interest rate reductions and promoting disciplined spending.

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