Economy

Familiar winners dot Monday's stock leaderboard. Here's what the market is signaling

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

European markets close lower as oil price surges amid Middle East turmoil

European stocks started the new trading week sharply lower as traders tracked developments in the Middle East and a surge in oil prices.

Fears of 1970s-style stagflation arise with oil spike to $100. How big a threat is it?

High inflation and slow growth present a double threat, as measures like interest rate cuts and government spending only aggravate inflation.

‘Sky is the limit’: Analysts warn oil prices could surge further

Energy analysts warned that oil prices could continue to rise in response to the war in the Middle East.

Higher energy prices mean this stock's big dividend will get even larger. Investor Harrington is a buyer

This stock already pays a hefty 7.1% dividend that the company expects to grow by 3% to 5% this year.

These retailers will be hit the most by the coming surge in gasoline prices

Off-price retailers such as Dollar General are likely to be hit the hardest by a potential surge in gasoline prices in the near future, per Wolfe Research.