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As investors brace for market volatility caused by the US presidential election, especially in the case that the final outcome is delayed, Mahoney Asset Management CEO Ken Mahoney joins Catalysts Hosts Seana Smith and Madison Mills to discuss how retail investors should be thinking about playing election volatility. Mahoney Tells Retail Investors, “Don’t Get Involved…

Investors Remain Cautious Amid Election Uncertainty The Current State of the Economy Investors are feeling cautious due to election uncertainty, but the overall health of the economy remains robust. Record-high market and housing wealth, low unemployment rates, and rising wages are all positive signs for the economy. Inflation has significantly decreased, and the Federal Reserve’s…

Premium Growth in the US Excess and Surplus Market Overview Premium dollars continue to flow into the US excess and surplus market, which posted year-over-year growth of 12.4% during the first six months of 2024. US-domiciled insurers reported $48.62 billion in excess and surplus direct premiums written in the 50 US states plus the District…

October 2024: A Challenging Month for U.S. Dividend-Paying Firms The Numbers October 2024 was a net negative month for U.S. dividend-paying firms, with 18 fewer firms increasing dividends compared to those decreasing or suspending them. Despite 11 fewer firms cutting or suspending dividends year-over-year, 29 fewer firms declared dividend increases, marking a negative trend. The…

Investors Gear Up for a Rollercoaster Ride in the Market Monday Blues Markets closed the day in the red on Monday as investors are gearing up for a week of potentially huge market-moving events. The S&P 500 took a dip of 0.28%, while the Nasdaq Composite fell a third-of-a-point, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average…

The Impact of the US Presidential Election and Federal Reserve November Meeting What to Expect With the US presidential election and Federal Reserve November meeting on deck for this week, The Wall Street Journal’s chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos joins Market Domination Hosts Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton to discuss what to expect. Timiraos highlights…

Big Tech Earnings: The Good, The Bad, and The AI AI Spending in Big Tech: Worth the Investment? Big Tech earnings have been a rollercoaster ride for investors lately, with companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon making hefty investments in artificial intelligence (AI). While some see this as a necessary step towards future growth and…

Welcome to the Wild World of Investing! A Rollercoaster Week Ahead Major market indexes (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) have kicked off the trading week on a bit of a sour note, as investors brace themselves for a couple of key events that could shake things up in the financial world. With the US presidential election looming…