By Dave Sherwood PALMA SOLA, Cuba (Reuters) – Every day, Cuban mother Mayra Ruiz wakes up wondering if today might be the day she hears from her only son, Maiquel Gonzalez. Gonzalez disappeared without a trace in December 2022 alongside 28 friends and family who fled for Florida aboard a homemade boat. They were frantic to escape the crisis-racked Caribbean island, amid signs the United States was about to tighten immigration rules. For nearly two years, Ruiz has lived in limbo, yearning for any sign of her son. “We haven’t had good news, but we haven’t had bad news either,”…
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Key Takeaways Most exchange-traded fund investors say that economic and political events such as high inflation and the election have had no effect on how they invest in ETFs, according to a new report by Charles Schwab Asset Management.ETF investors are more enthusiastic about tech and growth stocks than they were last year.Younger generations of investors are more likely than older generations to express interest in investments like crypto and alternative ETFs.Millennials also want to increase their allocation to fixed-income ETFs. Market volatility, high interest rates, inflation and the upcoming presidential election haven’t affected the investment strategies of most exchange-traded fund…
Harley-Davidson’s Breakout, a classic cruiser, is a popular choice among motorcycle enthusiasts. Renowned for its powerful engine, abundant chrome, and customization potential, the Breakout offers a canvas for riders to express their unique style. While Harley provides factory personalization options, many riders seek to go beyond the standard offerings. This is where custom shops like Thunderbike step in, transforming the Breakout into truly one of a kind machines. Thunderbike, a German customization shop, has gained a reputation for its exceptional work on the Breakout model. With a series of in house designed parts called Grand Prix, Thunderbike has created a…
Do you recall when the most significant enhancement to your favorite car model for next year might have been a bold, new interior color or smoked taillights? Those days are behind us. Now, instead of subtle updates, manufacturers are making significant changes, axing entire lineups for all-electric models or positioning themselves behind entirely new strategies. Cars are suddenly yanked from production, never to return. While SUVs are known to be speedy, style, reliable, and in popularity, the best of them haven’t been avoided by the major shakeups in the industry. Several great models of SUVs will be gone for good…
Image source: Anglo American plc Warren Buffett once said “whether we’re talking about socks or stocks, I like buying quality merchandise when it’s marked down“. I feel the same way about my Stocks and Shares ISA. Anglo American (LSE:AAL) saw its stock fall by 4.5% this week. And that’s got me thinking about it as a potential investment. Renewable energy Like a lot of mining companies, Anglo American is attempting to shift its focus to commodities that will be useful in the transition to renewable energy. In this case, that means iron ore and copper. In order to get to…
By buying an index fund, investors can approximate the average market return. But if you buy good businesses at attractive prices, your portfolio returns could exceed the average market return. For example, Sempra (NYSE:SRE) shareholders have seen the share price rise 28% over three years, well in excess of the market return (18%, not including dividends). On the other hand, the returns haven’t been quite so good recently, with shareholders up just 22%, including dividends.Let’s take a look at the underlying fundamentals over the longer term, and see if they’ve been consistent with shareholders returns. See our latest analysis for…
Wintering in Canada is very far from what winters are like in other parts of North America, especially Florida. It is marked by freezing temperatures and a full-blown snowfall situation, so you need to prepare thoroughly in every aspect, especially concerning your vehicle. With the changing of seasons to fall now, this is the perfect time to put together a list of the top 10 SUVs available today that can tackle the upcoming Canadian winter. For our evaluation process, we looked into factors such as drivetrains, convenient features such as remote engine start, and, most importantly, viable winter amenities such…
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) – Israeli military strikes on Gaza overnight killed at least 19 Palestinians, medics said on Saturday, while forces continued to push deeper into the Jabalia area, where international relief agencies say thousands of people are trapped. Residents said Israeli forces continued to pound Jabalia, which is in the north of the enclave and is the largest of the enclave’s historic refugee camps, from the air and ground. There has been no fresh Israeli comment but the military said in past days that forces operating in Jabalia and nearby areas killed dozens of militants, located weapons…
If you want to get a good value when you invest in big pharma, it’s necessary to take a look at quality companies that are going through a rough patch. Given the long product development times in the industry, with most drugs taking seven years or more to launch after entering clinical trials, periods of uncertainty can potentially last a good while.But good things tend to come to those who can wait. With that in mind, let’s examine two pharma stocks that are incredibly cheap and which are worth buying right now, assuming you are willing to patiently let their…
The upcoming earnings season could decide what’s next for stocks. The S & P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average are at all-time highs after a strong jobs report last week and some cooler inflation data this week raised investor confidence in equities. Tech stocks outperformed this week, with the sector up more than 2%, as investors rotated back into risk-on assets. Nvidia advanced more than 7%. And, with earnings season set to ramp up, that could mean further gains. On a median basis, the S & P 500 advances 2% in the first four weeks of a given reporting…