The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Tuesday.U.S. stocks settled lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 300 points during the session after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump’s retaliatory 104% tariff on Chinese imports would take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET Wednesday.Among the Magnificent Seven, Apple Inc. AAPL turned sharply lower, down 5%, wh ...

Q1 2025 U.S. common dividend increases were $19.5 billion, up 37.0% from $14.2 billion in Q4 2024 and down 14.1% from $22.7 billion in Q1 2024. Q1 2025 U.S. common dividend decreases were $4.2 billion, up 68.0% from $2.5 billion in Q4 2024, and down 37.7% from $6.7 billion in Q1 2024. Q1 2025 net indicated dividend rate change increased $15.3 billion.  For the 12-months ending March 2025, U.S. common dividend increases were $68.2 billion up 0.2% from the 12-month March 2024 period's $68.1 billion; decrease ...

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The stock market sell-off has intensified, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both down over 10% from their recent highs and the Nasdaq Composite down over 20% as of this writing-- putting the growth-heavy index in a bear market.But that doesn't mean that all stocks are going down. In fact, fast-food giant McDonald's (MCD -0.25%) hit an all-time high in March and is up slightly year-to-date at the time of this writing.Here's why the Dow Jones component is well positioned to endure tariffs and ...

DOW TodayDOWDOW$27.51 -0.69 (-2.44%) 52-Week Range$26.33▼$60.25Dividend Yield10.18%P/E Ratio17.52Price Target$41.85Add to WatchlistDow Inc. NYSE: DOW, a global leader in the materials science sector, recently took a significant step toward reshaping its long-term energy profile. On Mar. 31, 2025, it formally submitted a construction permit application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for an advanced nuclear reactor project. This move, undertaken with partner X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, un ...

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, currently at 4.4, remaining in the "Extreme Fear" zone compared to a prior reading of 4.0 [5] - U.S. stocks settled mixed, with the Dow Jones index falling for the third consecutive session [1][4] Stock Performance - The Dow Jones closed lower by approximately 349 points to 37,965.60, while the S&P 500 fell 0.23% to 5,062.25, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.10% to 15,603.26 during the session [4] - Tesla Inc. shares fell around 2.6%, and Apple Inc. lost 3.7% during the trading session [1] Economic Indicators - The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell 0.7% month-over-month in March, matching the previous month's decline [3] - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with real estate, materials, and utilities stocks recording the largest losses, while communication services and information technology stocks closed higher [3] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are awaiting earnings results from Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., RPM International Inc., and Cal-Maine Foods Inc. [4]

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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Friday.U.S. stocks settled lower on Thursday, with the Dow Jones index tumbling over 2,200 points during the session.Tesla Inc. TSLA shares dipped over 10% on Friday, Nvidia Corp. NVDA lost 7.4%, while Apple Inc. AAPL dipped 7.3% during the session.On the economic data front, in March, nonfarm payrolls surged by 228,000, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Fri ...

Core Viewpoint - Home Depot's recent stock sell-off presents a buying opportunity for long-term investors despite current challenges in the home improvement industry [1] Group 1: Market Conditions - Home Depot's growth has stalled due to high interest rates impacting consumer spending, with the housing market experiencing slow activity as housing prices and mortgage rates remain elevated [2][3] - The company's management indicated that the macro environment will continue to be challenging, forecasting total sales growth at just 2.8% and a 2% decline in adjusted diluted earnings per share for the upcoming fiscal year [4] Group 2: Strategic Moves - Home Depot completed an $18.25 billion acquisition of SRS Distribution, enhancing its market presence and diversifying its revenue streams [7] - The acquisition is expected to provide cross-selling opportunities and is projected to grow organic sales by mid-single digits in fiscal 2025, outperforming the overall business's 1% comparable sales growth [8][9] Group 3: Dividend Management - The company has raised its dividend consistently since 2010, but the most recent increase was only 2.2%, the lowest in 15 years, reflecting a cautious approach to managing dividend expenses during a slowdown [11][12] - Home Depot's payout ratio has risen to a 10-year high of 60.3%, indicating a shift in earnings growth relative to dividend increases, though it remains at a healthy level for a strong business [13] Group 4: Investment Outlook - Home Depot is considered a good value with a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.3 and a dividend yield of 2.5%, appealing to investors anticipating a recovery in the housing market [14] - The strategic acquisition of SRS could enhance Home Depot's diversification and exposure to the professional market, making it a compelling choice for long-term investors despite weak guidance for the upcoming fiscal year [15]

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