Trump's tariffs failed to shrink the U.S. trade deficit, which remained stagnant at $901.5 billion in 2025. The goods deficit expanded as trade shifted, proving that macroeconomic forces drive trade balances more than protectionism.

Northeast Community Bancorp offers an attractive combination of deep value pricing, above-average dividend yields, and solid operational performance.

U.S. real GDP grew 1.4% in Q4, missing analyst forecasts and the 3.1% historical average. While recession risks remain low, persistent inflation above the Fed's 2% target limits the potential for near-term rate cuts.

Alphabet shares climbed 4% following the enterprise rollout of Gemini 3.1 Pro and a new AI partnership with Sea Ltd. Wall Street is increasingly bullish as Google Cloud turns AI capabilities into tangible revenue growth.

Silver extends gains on Friday as safe-haven demand rises amid escalating US-Iran tensions.

Northview Residential REIT offers a 7% monthly dividend yield, but high leverage and flat growth prospects signal caution. Despite stable occupancy, the stock faces valuation compression risks, making it a sell for income investors.

The coordinated release of the Supreme Court decision was perfectly timed to mitigate the disastrous inflation data and spark a relief rally. But while the headlines celebrate, the charts are telling a very different story.

Carvana shares tumbled despite record Q4 results as an EBITDA miss and rising costs fueled investor concerns. Allegations of related-party transactions and exposure to surging subprime delinquencies make the stock a high-risk gamble.

Trump blames the government shutdown and Powell for the slowdown.

Hong Kong's MPF rose 3.6% in January 2026, driven by a 5.7% rally in equity funds. Surging AI demand fueled gains across the 'Silicon Triangle' of Korea and Taiwan, while Hong Kong regained its status as a premier global fundraising hub.

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Palo Alto Networks shares have tumbled 31% despite a 27% surge in free cash flow and expanding margins. Strong fundamentals and a projected 25% upside to $189 suggest this cybersecurity leader is significantly undervalued.

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Stolt-Nielsen transports, stores and distributes transfer solutions for chemicals and other bulk liquid products.

Stocks are trading higher across the board at midday, after President Donald Trump's tariffs were dismissed by the Supreme Court, giving relief to companies burdened by higher duty costs.

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Tesla remains one of the most strategically ambitious companies in global transportation and energy.

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Despite 62 years of dividend hikes, the Colgate-Palmolive stock fails to outperform money market benchmarks and carries high debt.