China wants to play the long game with the U.S. What that means for Chinese stocks

China wants to play the long game with the U.S. What that means for Chinese stocks

As U.S.-China tensions escalate and overall market volatility rises, investment strategists expect Chinese stocks will hold up as the country doubles down on tech development. “For now I think as long as people’s sentiment on [the] U.S. is slightly positive, sentiment on China will continue to be positive,” said Liqian Ren, leader of quantitative investment…

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Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat on these 3 dividend-paying stocks

Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat on these 3 dividend-paying stocks

On Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave some hints about more interest rate cuts, mentioning the weakness in the labor market. Bearing in mind an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop and potential rate cuts, investors can consider adding some dividend stocks to their portfolios to ensure stable income. The recommendations of top Wall Street analysts can…

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Firms are blaming AI for job cuts. Critics say it’s a ‘good excuse’

Firms are blaming AI for job cuts. Critics say it’s a ‘good excuse’

More companies are announcing AI-driven layoffs from Salesforce to Accenture. Mathisworks | Digitalvision Vectors | Getty Images From tech to airlines, large global companies have been slashing staff as the real-world impact of artificial intelligence plays out, spooking employees. But critics say AI has become an easy excuse for firms looking to downsize. Last month,…

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How Starboard could build value at Keurig Dr Pepper ahead of its JDE Peet deal

How Starboard could build value at Keurig Dr Pepper ahead of its JDE Peet deal

POLAND – 2024/12/08: In this photo illustration, the Keurig Dr Pepper company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Piotr Swat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Company: Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Business: Keurig Dr Pepper is a beverage company in North America that manufactures, markets,…

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