When it comes to dividend funds, one ETF stands out as the gold standard – the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF, trading under the ticker SCHD. With a 30-day SEC yield of 3.84% and an expense ratio of 0.06%, this fund has been lauded by Morningstar as one of the top performers in its peer
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The municipal market showed little movement on Monday, outperforming Treasuries, which saw slight losses, as equities ticked up towards the close of the day. Refinitiv Municipal Market Data reported muni-to-Treasury ratios hovering in the mid-60% range for most tenors, indicating relative stability within the market. Despite a recent period of negative performance, spurred by elevated
As we navigate through the second half of 2024, experts are divided over the direction in which the housing market is heading. While some, like Glenn Kelman, CEO of Redfin, express optimism about the market’s potential for improvement, others like Jeff Ostrowski from Bankrate.com, remain cautious about making definitive predictions. Shifts in Mortgage Rates and
In a recent announcement by Moderna, the biotech company revealed promising results from a late-stage trial of its combination vaccine targeting both Covid-19 and the flu. This new development has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach vaccinations against respiratory viruses, providing added convenience and effectiveness. Moderna’s CEO, Stephane Bancel, highlighted the benefits of
Iconic homes with ties to pop culture are currently on the market, and buyers are willing to pay a premium for the pedigree associated with these properties. Real estate experts suggest that this premium is difficult to quantify, as wealthy buyers are often willing to pay exorbitant amounts to own a piece of history. According
The CEO of Meituan, Wang Xing, highlighted a significant trend in consumer behavior in China’s food delivery platform. He mentioned that more consumers are now willing to allocate a larger portion of their budget to travel experiences. This shift indicates a growing demand for diverse and experiential activities rather than traditional spending habits. As a
The dominance of technology stocks in the stock market is evident, but investors looking to diversify their portfolios have a range of attractive investment options outside the tech sector. While tech stocks continue to rally, there are other sectors that offer potential growth opportunities for investors. It is crucial to explore alternative investment options to
One of the top tech stocks to watch this summer is Broadcom, according to Wall Street analysts. This semiconductor manufacturer has been highlighted as a “must-own” AI stock by Melius Research analyst Ben Reitzes. Despite facing tough competition from companies like Nvidia, Broadcom is poised for success. With its recent acquisition of VMware in 2023,
The unexpected results of the recent elections in India have created a level of political uncertainty that has the potential to influence market sentiment in the short term. While some analysts have expressed concerns about the implications of this uncertainty, Citi Research maintains that it does not warrant immediate adjustments to their macroeconomic forecasts for
The Covid-19 pandemic revealed both vulnerabilities and strengths in the American economy, with the child care industry taking the spotlight as daycares closed, schools transitioned to remote learning, and parents struggled to balance work and childcare responsibilities. While employment in the child care sector has mostly returned to pre-pandemic levels, there continues to be a