Investors rush to protect against Wall Street ‘volatility spikes’

US stocks have risen this year, but traders are hedging against big swings induced by Trump’s erratic policymaking

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Republicans weigh ending Wall Street’s favorite tax break

Republicans are considering doing away with one of Wall Street’s favorite tax breaks at the encouragement of President Trump, one that has long enjoyed Republican support and that could put up yet ...
The Hill - 9h
Wall Street Journal: Trump repeating first-term 'blunder'

The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is warning President Trump is making similar mistakes on trade to those during his first term in the White House. Noting Trump's orders imposing 25 ...
The Hill - 1d
Sell McDonald's on Monday's gains, Main Street Research investor says

Main Street Research's James Demmert says to sell McDonald's and Charles Schwab. The investor is bullish on German software stock SAP.
CNBC - 1d
Top Wall Street analysts pick these 3 stocks for attractive dividends

TipRanks' analyst ranking service spotlights three dividend-paying stocks, including International Business Machines and Verizon.
CNBC - 3d
Expedia’s stock rallies 17% as Wall Street cheers the return of its dividend

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Expedia will pay out a quarterly dividend of 40 cents a share.
MarketWatch - 4d
Wall Street Prepares to Defend Carried Interest, a Favored Tax Break, Again

President Trump called for ending the so-called carried interest loophole, which saves financiers billions. It’s a tax break that has survived time after time.
The New York Times - 5d