Catherine Brock
Writer at Freelance
Personal finance writer, owner of Budget Fashionista and Blog Chef. Also horse and dog lover, wife, and mom to 2 amazing kids.
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1 day ago |
forbes.com | Catherine Brock
Tariffs have been the on-again, off-again story of Donald Trump’s second term. Although recent news of a tariff deal with China was well-received by the stock market, you may still be on guard for another round of escalating trade tensions. After all, the Trump administration has changed its tariff stance several times. Each policy change sparks a new round of volatility for stocks with high tariff exposure.
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1 week ago |
forbes.com | Catherine Brock
Evolving U.S. tariff policies have made waves in the stock market. In April, the S&P 500, a benchmark index for large-cap stocks, fell 20% from a February high before rallying back to a 3% loss for the year. The volatility may wreak havoc on your portfolio returns, but it also creates opportunities for long-term investors. This guide explains how to use a simple, free stock screener to find those opportunities—good stocks with upside—in minutes.
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1 week ago |
finance.yahoo.com | Catherine Brock
Economists say the risk of a 2025 U.S. recession is rising in the wake of President Trump's new tariff policies. Torsten Sløk, chief economist at asset manager Apollo Global Management, estimates a 90% chance of recession. Adam Posen, president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, forecasts a 65% recession chance. (Disclosure: Yahoo Finance is owned by Apollo Global Management.) The numbers are your cue to recession-proof your finances before the economy slows.
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2 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Catherine Brock
When stock prices weaken, dividend-payers can be your wealth heroes. Premiere dividend stocks keep sending cash through recessions, bubble bursts, global financial crises and, yes, even trade wars. A new investment in dividend stocks in this uncertain economic climate will boost your income and prop up returns if prices slide further. Here are five high-yield dividend-payers with upside to consider.
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2 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Catherine Brock
Meta Platforms (META) will report its first-quarter earnings on April 30, 2025. Prep for the report with this review of how the company is doing, what analysts expect and which data points will be most telling in the upcoming Meta stock earnings presentation. Examining Meta Platforms In 2025Year to date, Meta stock is down almost 9%. The stock reached its 2025 high of $740.91 on February 14, after announcing consensus-beating performance for the fourth quarter and then raising its dividend.
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Although recent news of a tariff deal with China was well-received by the stock market, you may still be on guard for another round of escalating trade tensions. Read the full article: 6 Stocks To Buy To Avoid Tariff Uncertainty ▸ https://t.co/aEO3jjKDYb #stocks #tariffs
Hearing about stagflation more lately? It’s not just economic lingo—it’s a wake-up call. As higher prices and fewer jobs challenge us, are you prepared? Dive in and learn the steps you can take today to protect what matters most tomorrow. Read more 👉 https://t.co/5jnqh8cQYa https://t.co/caWt3ihORa
In April, the S&P 500, a benchmark index for large-cap stocks, fell 20% from a February high before rallying back to a 3% loss for the year. https://t.co/1YhQEJImSr #S&P500 #stocks https://t.co/PXOxSVRW89