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The Fed Just Made Its First Decision Under Kevin Warsh. Here's What It Means for Big Bank Stocks.fool.com
The Federal Reserve just held rates steady, with a hint that rate hikes could be in the cards.
Via The Motley Fool · June 18, 2026
Social Security Beneficiaries Could Receive Another Mega COLA Next Yearfool.com
Next year's COLA could be the fourth largest since 1990, according to one analyst.
Via The Motley Fool · June 18, 2026
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide Further Amid Fed's Hawkish Shift: Analyst Paints This Upside Target For BTC If It Holds $64,000 As Supportbenzinga.com
Leading cryptocurrencies fell, while stocks rebounded on Thursday as investors parsed the hawkish pivot in the Federal Reserve’s policy.
Via Benzinga · June 18, 2026
2 Canadian Dividend Giants Worth Considering While Interest Rates Stay Flathttps://www.fool.ca/2026/06/18/2-canadian-dividend-giants-worth-considering-while-interest-rates-stay-flat-2/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=8a0c1a67-671c-4012-88eb-d0b24a8bd292
Given their resilient business models, strong growth prospects, solid financial positions, and impressive dividend track records, these two dividend stocks could be excellent buys amid this uncertain economic outlook.
Via The Motley Fool · June 18, 2026
Kazakhstan’s Oilseed Industry Achieves Breakthrough
According to statistics from the Ministry of Trade of Kazakhstan, the country's oil and fat production and exports reached an all-time high in 2025: output exceeded 1.57 million tons, and export foreign exchange earnings reached US$963 million, a fourfold increase compared to 2021. According to APK News, the government stated that these figures represent a breakthrough for the oil and fat industry.
Via AB Newswire · June 18, 2026
VOO vs. SCHD: Which Is the Smarter Buy When Inflation Is Running Hot?fool.com
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF's heavy tech concentration could become a liability in an extended high-inflation environment.
Via The Motley Fool · June 18, 2026
International Recap, June 18: Hawkish Central Bank Signals Pressure FTSE 100, While Risk-On Mood Lifts Nikkei 225fool.com
Oil's retreat and Middle East de-escalation set the tone for global equities, today, June 18, 2026.
Via The Motley Fool · June 18, 2026
JPMorgan's Latest Forecasts Are Bullish for Gold: Buy the Dipfool.com
The underlying outlook for gold remains excellent, even as near-term pressures could persist.
Via The Motley Fool · June 18, 2026
2 Canadian Dividend Giants to Buy With Rates on Holdhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/06/18/2-canadian-dividend-giants-to-buy-with-rates-on-hold-3/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=011e254c-b08d-423d-9d73-b715bc9c0013
Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) and other major banks might be a great dividend buy as interest rates stay stuck longer.
Via The Motley Fool · June 18, 2026
Is Sweetgreen a Millionaire-Maker Stock?fool.com
The health-conscious fast casual chain faces existential challenges.
Via The Motley Fool · June 18, 2026
Bitcoin Plunges To $63,000 Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Retreat 5% The Day After Chair Warsh Takes Overbenzinga.com
Bitcoin extended losses as markets reacted to a hawkish Federal Reserve stance under new Chair Kevin Warsh, boosting the U.S. dollar and weighing on risk assets.
Via Benzinga · June 18, 2026
EVs Are Out of the Headlines. That's Exactly Why These 2 Stocks Are Buys.fool.com
Rivian and Nio are screaming bargains right now.
Via The Motley Fool · June 18, 2026
S&P 500 Bounces Back; Dow Largely Sits This One Outfool.com
Tech stocks are rallying hard on Thursday. Two major catalysts explain their divergence from the Dow.
Via The Motley Fool · June 18, 2026
Stock Market Today, June 18: Intel Surges As Market Gains on U.S.-Iran Agreementfool.com
On June 18, 2026, investors welcomed U.S.-Iran progress, helping indexes overcome yesterday's rate hike fears.
Via The Motley Fool · June 18, 2026
Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock Is Up, What You Need To Know
What Happened? Shares of wireless chipmaker Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) jumped 3.4% in the afternoon session after President Trump announced Apple had agreed to d...
Via StockStory · June 18, 2026
Entegris, Monolithic Power Systems, and Photronics Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know
What Happened? A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump announced Apple had agreed to design and manufacture chips with Intel...
Via StockStory · June 18, 2026
Allegro MicroSystems, Lam Research, and Applied Materials Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know
What Happened? A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump announced Apple had agreed to design and manufacture chips with Intel...
Via StockStory · June 18, 2026
Kulicke and Soffa, Microchip Technology, and Teradyne Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know
What Happened? A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump announced Apple had agreed to design and manufacture chips with Intel...
Via StockStory · June 18, 2026
Western Digital, FormFactor, and Vishay Intertechnology Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
What Happened? A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump announced Apple had agreed to design and manufacture chips with Intel...
Via StockStory · June 18, 2026
Power Integrations, Lattice Semiconductor, and onsemi Stocks Trade Up, What You Need To Know
What Happened? A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump announced Apple had agreed to design and manufacture chips with Intel...
Via StockStory · June 18, 2026
Why Marvell Technology (MRVL) Stock Is Up Today
What Happened? Shares of networking chips designer Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) jumped 12.7% in the afternoon session after the company highlighted seve...
Via StockStory · June 18, 2026
Why Mission Produce (AVO) Stock Is Up Today
What Happened? Shares of avocado company Mission Produce (NASDAQ:AVO) jumped 4.5% in the afternoon session after two company directors made significant stock...
Via StockStory · June 18, 2026
Why Kroger (KR) Shares Are Sliding Today
What Happened? Shares of grocery retail giant Kroger (NYSE:KR) fell 5.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported first-quarter 2026 results that ...
Via StockStory · June 18, 2026
Why GE Vernova (GEV) Stock Is Trading Up Today
What Happened? Shares of energy transition company GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) jumped 5.2% in the afternoon session after Bernstein SocGen's Sunaina Ocalan initiat...
Via StockStory · June 18, 2026
Why Is Smith & Wesson (SWBI) Stock Rocketing Higher Today
What Happened? Shares of american firearms manufacturer Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ:SWBI) jumped 19.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported fourth-...
Via StockStory · June 18, 2026