Tag: U.S. economy
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Why the U.S. Stock Market Is Crushing Europe in 2024
in Stock MarketThe different performance between the European and U.S. stock market. Over the past 12 months, the U.S. stock market, as represented by the S&P 500, has increased more than 30%, demonstrating great economic momentum and investor confidence. On the other hand, the European market has lagged significantly, with the iShares STOXX Europe 600 ETF (IEUR)…
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Trump’s Return: What It Means for Small Stocks and The Canadian Market
in Stock MarketOver the past year, the Russell 2000 (small-cap index) has outperformed the S&P 500 (large-cap index), with returns of 38.46% compared to 36.94%. While the difference isn’t huge, both indexes have performed exceptionally well. Trump made a lot of promises during his election campaign. He promised: Lower taxes, tariff, deregulation, and low interest rates. How…
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From Steel to Silicon: How the U.S. Is Losing Ground in Traditional Industries
in Stock MarketJapanese steelmaker Nippon Steel attempted to acquire U.S. Steel in December 2023. Investors were optimistic, but politicians and union members were less enthusiastic. Politicians voiced concerns about keeping U.S. Steel under American ownership. At the same time, union members expressed unease, fearing that a foreign acquisition might impose stricter labor requirements on them. There’s a…
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From the Roman Empire to Today: How the U.S. Became the World’s Economic Leader
in OpinionFor the past 20 years that I have been investing in the stock market, I’ve learned from numerous finance books and blogs that the best way to grow and preserve capital is to diversify across different types of securities (bonds, stocks, cash, etc.) and, within the equity portion of the portfolio, to diversify globally. Forget…