The Mercedes-Benz W223 S-Class, a luxury sedan launched in 2020, continues to fascinate the market despite its age. Its blend of classic elegance and cutting edge technology has made it a favorite among discerning drivers worldwide. The S-Class’s versatility is further enhanced by a wide range of options, including various powertrains, body styles, and performance levels. From the high-performance Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance to the armored Mercedes-Benz S 680 Guard, the S-Class caters to diverse needs and preferences. Mercedes-Benz W223 S-Class (vossen / Instagram) The Mercedes Maybach S-Class, a luxurious and exclusive variant, offers three powerful engine options, including…
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Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI The price of gold hit all-time highs this week. Falling interest rates and rising geopolitical tensions boost gold’s appeal as a safe haven asset. With gold outperforming stock prices since October 2022, Wall Street expects the rally to continue. The price of gold has soared this year. The precious metal hit a record high of $2,772 per troy ounce this week and has risen in six of the past seven weeks. With year-to-date gains of about 33%, gold returns have outpaced the broader stock market, including the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, by about 10 percentage points. And…
John Hussman warns of poor S&P 500 returns over the next 12 years.High valuations suggest potential underperformance against Treasurys.Hussman’s past predictions include accurate forecasts of the 2000 and 2008 crashes. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. Before investing in the stock market, John Hussman urges investors to keep in mind that return…
There’s still time to buy this legendary cryptocurrency. It’s been a great week for cryptocurrency investors. The prices for many major cryptocurrencies have soared in recent days, and many experts are calling for more upside. In fact, Cathie Wood — an iconic investor known for her aggressive investment style — believes one legendary cryptocurrency still has more than 5,300% in upside to go. This famous cryptocurrency remains your best bet When it comes to crypto markets, no asset has more name recognition than Bitcoin (BTC -0.21%). There are plenty of great reasons for this. Bitcoin started the cryptocurrency when it…
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on Rail Passengers and is republished with permission.Most rail passengers in the United States aren’t going over 400 miles in a trip. A lot of them are going one way and are on state-supported corridors. This has been to Amtrak’s benefit, with their ridership growing by 55% since the 90s by in large through in the Northeast Corridor. Recently, increases in other state-supported corridors in Illinois, Michigan, Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Missouri are happening too. Graphic: Rail Passengers Association. Created by Lenny Zaleski.The answer to continuing passenger rail’s growth in the United States seems…
Qualcomm (QCOM), a leading semiconductor company, came under pressure on October 23 after Bloomberg reported that its long-term partner, Arm Holdings (ARM), was scrapping the license agreement between the two companies. I believe it’s time to be cautious about Qualcomm stock as this decision may adversely impact the company’s relationships with its main customers, potentially leading to a loss of revenue. Although Qualcomm enjoys a long runway to grow, aided by favorable long-term trends in the chip market, I am neutral on the prospects for the company given the lack of clarity surrounding the impact of Arm’s decision. Although I…
Former President Donald Trump stood by his idea to end income taxes and substitute them with tariffs in a Friday interview with Joe Rogan, the host of one of the most widely listened to podcasts in the world.”Did you just float out the idea of getting rid of income taxes and replacing it with tariffs?” Rogan asked the Republican presidential nominee during their three-hour interview. “We’re serious about that?””Yeah, sure, but why not?” Trump responded.”We will not allow the enemy to come in and take our jobs and take our factories and take our workers and take our families, unless…
The telecom giant appears to be in a strong position to extend its streak of 18 consecutive dividend increases. Many investors didn’t like Verizon Communications’ (VZ -1.15%) third-quarter update on Tuesday. That’s obvious from Verizon stock sinking around 5% after the telecommunications giant reported its Q3 results. But some investors should be pleased with Verizon’s latest update. Why? The company just gave good news to income investors who love its ultra-high dividend yield of nearly 6.5%. The numbers that matter to income investors Verizon announced Q3 revenue of $33.3 billion, flat year over year and slightly under the consensus estimate…
Jakarta — One year after the opening of Indonesia’s first high-speed railway that connects Jakarta to Bandung, named Whoosh, Indonesia is courting China to invest in an extension of the line eastward to the port city of Surabaya in East Java. The rail service is one of former President Joko Widodo’s flagship infrastructure projects and part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The Whoosh attracted over 4 million passengers in its first year, and the government has added more trips. Currently, the government is carrying out a feasibility study to extend the Jakarta-Bandung line to Surabaya in hopes of increasing…
The “Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2023” takes the top spot. The CFA Institute Research and Policy Center (RPC) focuses on four forward-looking research themes to drive content engagement, action, and outcomes. These themes are Capital Markets (Strengthening the Structural Resiliency of Capital Markets); Technology (Understanding the Latest Developments in Data Analytics, Technology, and Automation); Industry Future (Providing New Insights into the Future of the Profession); and Sustainability (Advancing the Industry’s Thinking on Sustainability Challenges). Below are the most popular top five articles of 2023 published under the Capital Markets theme in the RPC since its inception. The theme…