• Mar 17, 2025

New York State factory activity plunges in March, NY Fed says

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said its Empire State manufacturing index plunged by nearly 26 points - the largest drop since May 2023 - to a reading of negative 20.0 from positive 5.7 in February. It was the latest survey to paint a picture of a weakening factory sector struggling to adjust to President Donald Trump's roll-out of tariffs on a rapidly widening range of imported goods.

  • Mar 17, 2025

Darker Than a Dark Pool? Welcome to Wall Street’s ‘Private Rooms’

(Bloomberg) -- Wall Street’s infamous dark pools are getting even darker.Most Read from BloombergICE Eyes Massive California Tent Facility Amid Space ConstraintsHow Britain’s Most Bike-Friendly New Town Got BuiltWashington, DC, Region Braces for ‘Devastating’ Cuts from CongressThe Dark Prophet of Car-Clogged CitiesSaving the Signature Sound of Washington, DCA decade after being engulfed by a controversy that culminated in multiple enforcement actions and a regulator clampdown, these off-exchange

  • Mar 17, 2025

3 Software Stocks Walking a Fine Line

From commerce to culture, software is digitizing every aspect of our lives. The undeniable tailwinds fueling the industry have also led to strong returns for SaaS stocks lately as they’ve gained 6.2% over the past six months. Investing here would have been wise - at the same time, the S&P 500 was stuck in neutral.

  • Mar 17, 2025

2 Stocks Under $50 on Our Buy List and 1 to Ignore

Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.