GBP/USD Price Forecast – British Pound Gains On Brexit Deadline Extension

Both key events – Bank of England's MPC statement & EU leaders summit saw a positive outcome. While Bank of England's MPC members kept interest rates unchanged the forward guidance was positive. Comments from BOE suggested that future rate hike plans were directionless but there was a chance for a rate hike later this year even in case of prolonger Brexit uncertainties.

Why did the Dow plunge? Banks and tech stocks drag down market

The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 460.19 points, or about 1.8 percent, at 25,502.32. Meanwhile, the "yield curve" inverted for the first time since 2007. That means a Treasury bill that matures in three months is yielding 2.45 percent -- slightly more than the yield of a Treasury note that matures in 10 years. While the yield curve is still often a predictor of recessions, it may well not be imminent.

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  Don't Panic Over Inverted Yield Curve; Here's The Key Chart For Dow Jones

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  Yield curve inverts for first time since 2007 on global growth worries

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Stocks fall on growth worries, Brexit doubts

Stocks fell sharply in Europe on Friday after surveys showed manufacturing in the region slowed in March and amid news that the European Union offered only a brief extension to the Brexit deadline. Brexit uncertainty continued to weigh on sentiment after European Union leaders agreed to delay Brexit until May 22, the eve of the EU elections, instead of next Friday as previously planned. "In light of the gridlock between a deal not accepted, the lack of options for revision and a looming deadline, the risk for a hard Brexit amplifies," Jingyi Pan of IG said in a market commentary.

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  May pushes for Brexit deal with new timetable

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Ford Stock Is a Screaming Buy At Current Prices

Shares have U.S. auto giant Ford (NYSE:F) have been in a secular decline for several years now. There are many reasons why Ford stock has underperformed the market by 100 points over the past five years. The sum of those headwinds has caused Ford's sales to fall flat, margins to compress, and profits to drop.

Cramer's lightning round: I don't get why this stock is down so much

Jim Cramer runs through his thoughts about viewers' stock picks.

Chinese company in Tesla's crosshairs has emulated its U.S. rival

Now his Chinese automotive business, which employs dozens of people at a Mountain View outpost, is entangled in a trade secrets theft lawsuit with Tesla that was brought months after another employee was accused of stealing IP from Apple. In an interview with Bloomberg earlier this month, Xiaopeng was disdainful of employees who steal trade secrets. I was a computer engineer myself, and I truly respect intellectual properties,” he said with a pair of leather slippers on.

CEO who hired for Microsoft, Amazon: Top 3 in-demand skills—and the questions employers ask to see if you have them

What's important to note is that many companies — especially large ones like Microsoft , Amazon and Google — all have one thing in common: We utilize A.I., machine-learning and data science to enhance our products, so hiring people with the right skills to fill those gaps is a huge priority. The real struggle, however, is being able to successfully separate the wheat from the chaff. According to a new report from the McKinsey Global Institute , the three most in-demand skills by 2030 will be: Social and emotional skills Higher cognitive skills Technological skills If you're looking to fill a role at a large tech company, here are the types of interview questions employers ask to determine wh...

These people left their jobs behind to retire early — then life got in the way. Here's how they coped with FIRE plans gone wrong

Before “retirement,” many members of the FIRE movement are working full time jobs — often lucrative ones — but they leave all that behind in order to live off their savings for decades. And it doesn't always work out that way. Mr. Money Mustache is largely credited with popularizing the idea of “early retirement” and encouraging others to spend less in order to work less, too.

Watch out for these 10 'retirement killers'

A recent study has revealed for the first time the 10 biggest causes of financial regret among those who have retired or are near to retirement. The information may help those who are currently working and saving, by giving them more ability to plan their finances and prepare. A survey of “Saving Regret” targeted 1,600 Americans aged 60 to 79 to ask them about whether they had saved enough money — and if not, why not.

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  Americans' Retirement Savings Are Improving, But They've Got a Long Way to Go

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3 Cheap Stocks to Buy That Are Worth Every Penny

In an about-face on the trade dispute, President Trump conceded that tariffs on Chinese goods may remain for a “substantial period of time.” Simultaneously, this hurts the broader markets but it also raises prospects for cheap stocks. Most speculative miners have projects in extremely unstable countries just begging for nationalization.

You may be earning less than a 20-year-old Silicon Valley intern

Silicon Valley is offering astronomical salaries and benefits packages to woo young, talented interns, and the trend is starting to spread across the U.S. At Facebook, for example, the median monthly pay is $8,000, or $96,000 annually — nearly double the average annual base salary for the U.S. worker. But recruiting them is not easy. They want to work for employers who incorporate elements they value, like diversity, a cool culture, mentorship and the chance to work on meaningful projects.

9 Super-Safe-Growth Stocks for Long-Lasting Dividends

The company serves a wide spectrum of “do-it-yourself” and “do-it-for-me” customers, including homeowners, renters and professional contractors from different construction trades. A large footprint of conveniently located stores across the U.S., an extensive range of products, a well-known brand and a diversified customer base are Lowe's key competitive advantages. This should lead to better growth prospects for the company and its dividend.

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  Why Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

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  Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock? American Assets Trust (AAT) Could Be a Great Choice

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It's time to put bonds in your portfolio, says BlackRock'...

Rick Rieder, BlackRock Global CIO of fixed income, calls into 'Fast Money Halftime Report' to discuss the mid-day markets amid concerns of an economic slowdown. He also weighs in on the Fed's dovish call.

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Is Baozun (BZUN) Outperforming Other Computer and Technology Stocks This Year?

One simple way to answer this question is to take a look at the year-to-date performance of BZUN and the rest of the Computer and Technology group's stocks. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the strength of our 16 individual sector groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions.

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  Senior Housing Properties (SNH) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should Know

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  NYCB vs. NFBK: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

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Even most Americans with $10,000 to invest couldn't answer these 3 money questions

There's a lot of confusion about how retirement savings accounts work, even among those who are more well-prepared for retirement. That's what TD Ameritrade concluded after a 2019 survey that The Harris Poll conducted for them asked U.S. adults with at least $10,000 in investable assets to answer questions about 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). These three questions were particularly tricky and stumped at least half of all respondents: 1.

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  Americans Are Woefully in the Dark About Retirement Plans, Data Shows

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  401K vs. IRA: What's the Difference?

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What to Expect for the Markets Next Week

U.S. markets had their worse daily decline so far in 2019 as investors ditched stocks on concerns about the economy and warning signals from the bond market sent buyers into Spring hiding. This was Friday's damage; S&P 500: DOWN 1.9% DJIA: DOWN 1.7% Nasdaq: DOWN 2.5% In fact, investors have been pulling money out of stocks all week. According to Bank of America, $12.1 billion went into bonds, while $20.7 billion came out of equities.

Here's What Fed's Dovish Economic Stance Means for Banks

Additionally, the Fed lowered GDP growth and inflation projections while raising the unemployment rate outlook. The officials now project GDP growth rate of 2.1% this year, down from the 2.3% estimate provided in December, with inflation reaching 1.8% (a reduction from 1.9%) and unemployment rate 3.7% (up from 3.5% previously expected). For 2020, the central bank projects GDP growth of 1.9%, inflation of 2% and unemployment rate of 3.8%.

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  Fed may raise rates, or cut them, Bostic says

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Why Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yield, a metric that measures the dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Based in New York, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) is in the Medical sector, and so far this year, shares have seen a price change of -5.89%. The biopharmaceutical company is paying out a dividend of $0.41 per share at the moment, with a dividend yield of 3.35% compared to the Large Cap Pharmaceuticals industry's yield of 2.68% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.93%.

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  Should ENN Energy Holdings Limited (HKG:2688) Be Part Of Your Portfolio?

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  Siili Solutions Oyj (HEL:SIILI): Ex-Dividend Is In 3 Days

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4 Top Stocks to Buy for Superb Earnings Growth

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  Tech Data (TECD) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why

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  Why Is Avis Budget (CAR) Up 3% Since Last Earnings Report?

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Your 401(k): What's the Ideal Contribution?

One of the most common ways to start saving for retirement is through an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan. Most companies offer them, and for most people, this is their sole retirement savings account. But with so many options, unfamiliar terms, stipulations, and rules, 401(k)s can be mystifying even to more financially literate savers.

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  Americans Are Woefully in the Dark About Retirement Plans, Data Shows

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  401K vs. IRA: What's the Difference?

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