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[ad_1] MarketWatch is seeking an ambitious and energetic journalist for its Personal Finance/Moneyist team. The Moneyist, a wildly popular MarketWatch series, delivers clear-headed advice on real-world money dilemmas with empathy, tough love, and expertise. We are looking for someone who can focus specifically on the personal finances of Americans who are navigating money-related conundrums as they graduate college, launch households, work through romantic relationships, build community, deal with aging parents and emerge in their places of work.MarketWatch casts a wide net in its personal finance coverage. We strive to keep readers informed about core personal finance topics such as credit-card…

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[ad_1] Global markets have recently experienced a mix of volatility and resilience, with U.S. stocks facing pressure from AI competition fears and tariff risks, while European indices benefited from strong earnings and interest rate cuts. In this context, investors may find value in exploring smaller or newer companies that offer growth potential at lower price points. Penny stocks, despite their somewhat outdated name, can still present compelling opportunities when backed by solid financials and strong fundamentals. Name Share Price Market Cap Financial Health Rating DXN Holdings Bhd (KLSE:DXN) MYR0.53 MYR2.64B ★★★★★★ Bosideng International Holdings (SEHK:3998) HK$3.75 HK$43.08B ★★★★★★ Datasonic Group…

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[ad_1] There are a number of sectors traditionally known for their dividend growth potential, and those stocks within them that might be poised for growth based on trends and forecasts. Read on to hear from a selection of our free-site writers… Defence By Royston Wild. Dividends from cyclical stocks could fail to grow next year if economic conditions remain tough. Even payouts from classic defensive stocks (like utilities and real estate businesses) might underwhelm if inflation is sticky and interest rates don’t fall much further. As a result, I think the defence sector could be in the best shape to grow…

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[ad_1] TOPSHOT – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) shakes hands with Panama Canal Authority Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez during a tour at the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal in Panama City on February 2, 2025. Mark Schiefelbein | Afp | Getty ImagesU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday warned Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino that Washington will “take measures necessary” if Panama does not immediately take steps to end what President Donald Trump sees as China’s influence and control over the Panama Canal.Mulino, after the talks with the top U.S. diplomat in Panama City, signaled he would review agreements involving China and Chinese businesses, and announced further cooperation with the U.S. on migration, but reiterated that…

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[ad_1] Public perception of gender equality issues runs in a repetitive cycle. We’ve all seen it. A scandal breaks out, or a study discovers yet another damaging disparity. Think pieces are written, hands are wrung, and companies promise to do better. Then the public’s attention moves on until another cycle starts. Actual change comes very slowly, if at all. This is especially true in the world of investing and investment funding. These are male-dominated fields where inequality grows more and more lopsided the higher up you go. These are well-known issues, and many firms have declared their intention to address…

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[ad_1] We say hello to February. In Friday’s session, the stocks turned over after President Donald Trump said tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada would begin Saturday. And, come Saturday, they went into effect, adding another thing for Wall Street to worry about after the final week of January was so jampacked with news that it seemed to go on forever. The DeepSeek-driven tech rout last Monday split the market in a rotation that saw the Nasdaq plummet and the Dow Jones Industrial Average finish modestly higher. .IXIC .DJI,.SPX mountain 2024-12-31 Performance since Dec. 31. 2024 The tug-of-war…

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[ad_1] View of the central business district skyline at sunset in Beijing, China.Sheng Peng | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets opened lower Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump levied tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China over the weekend.Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dropped 1.86%.Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1.84% at the open, while the Topix lost 1.75%. South Korea’s Kospi dropped 2.32% and the small-cap Kosdaq traded 1.9% lower.Chinese markets remain closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.Caixin/S&P Global services manufacturing activity data for China will be released later in the day. The PMI is expected to come in at 50.5,…

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