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Elon Musk doesn’t just wear a lot of hats when it comes to juggling his many roles — he’s more like a hat rack overflowing with headwear. Following the close of his deal to acquire Twitter (TWTR), Musk appointed himself the CEO of the company, as well as its lone board member. Adding that his other day jobs as CEO of Tesla, CEO and chief engineer of SpaceX, in addition to his role as founder of companies like The Boring Company, Neuralink, and OpenAI, the question has arisen whether the… Source link

Investors searching for safe places to store some cash amid high inflation and volatile markets have options. In continuation of Yahoo Finance’s series ‘What to do in a bear market,’ we asked the experts for some ideas about where to park money safely. What is the safest vehicle for storing money during the bear market? “The key to ‘storing’ money in a bear market is to find a balance between the best return and most liquidity, because if you’re in it for the long term you want to be an… Source link

Investors often hear that despite market crashes, stocks tend to go up over time. But tell that to investors watching their portfolios decline, especially if they invest passively in index funds. Those represent groups of stocks which track indices like S&P; 500 (^GSPC), Nasdaq (^IXIC), or the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI). In continuation of Yahoo Finance’s series ‘What to do in a bear market,’ we asked the experts what they think of index investing during these volatile times. The… Source link

While equities declined this week, the major fireworks were happening in the bond market, both in the US and abroad. In continuation of our series “What to do in a bear market,” Yahoo Finance asked the experts to weigh in on what’s happening in fixed income and if the traditional 60/40 [equites/bonds] portfolio is dead or alive. What just happened in bond market this week? Earlier in the week, the British pound fell to a new low against the U.S. Dollar and the U.K.’s 2-year Gilt surged… Source link

The precious metal often labeled a ‘hedge against inflation’ and commonly known as a ‘safe haven’, is looking dull. Gold (GC=F) is 23% off from its peak in March, and 10% down year-to-date. In our series, ‘What to do in a bear market’, we asked the experts to tell us if there is value to holding gold in this environment. Why hasn’t gold performed better this year? “First, with major central banks around the world tightening their policies, this has helped to send bond yields to… Source link

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, background left, watches as Gabrielle Cubacub, 15, gets a COVID-19 vaccination at a clinic at the Manila Zoo in Manila, Philippines, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. Blinken is on a ten-day trip to Cambodia, Philippines, South Africa, Congo, and Rwanda. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool) President Biden stirred debate among health experts Monday after commenting to CBS’s 60 Minutes that the pandemic is over. Though Biden said the country is still fighting COVID-19, White… Source link

As the Fed tightens monetary policy and asset prices come down, investors may wonder if there is anywhere to hide during a bear market. In continuation of our series, “What to do in a bear market,” Yahoo Finance asked some experts which ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, to consider during these volatile times. Firstly, what is an ETF? Think of exchange-traded funds similar to a basket of securities that trade on an exchange, just like a stock does. EFTs may contain stocks within an industry,… Source link

Stocks took a nosedive on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave every indication that the central bank would continue raising interest rates to combat inflation. Investors with a weak stomach for volatility may be wondering if its better to stay in cash during these volatile markets. In continuation of our series, “What to do in a bear market,” Yahoo Finance asked the experts if holding cash is wise given how inflation eats away at savings. Do you recommend holding cash during… Source link

It’s been a strong 2022 for energy stocks. The S&P 500’s XLE (XLE) is up more than 40% since the beginning of January — by far outperforming the broader market. In June and July, overbought energy stocks pulled back sharply amid concerns of a recession and tumbling oil prices. Since then, the sector has regained a large portion of those losses. In continuation of our series, “What to do in a bear market,” Yahoo Finance asked the experts if energy is still the place to be given the recent… Source link

A recession? Don’t tell that to the stock market. The major averages ended positive for the week. That came after the best month for the S&P 500 (^GSPC) since November 2020. Granted, the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) is still 20% down year-to-date, and the S&P 500 is 13% in the red. But the recent rally in the markets has some investors wondering if we’re watching a turning point, and if it’s safe to buy. In continuation of our series “What to do in a bear market,” Yahoo Finance asked the… Source link