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UBS flags calmer Q1 price reactions in European insurers as earnings season ramps up

A UBS lookback finds European insurance stocks historically move less around first‑quarter earnings than most sectors, offering a relative volatility shelter as Q1 results and guidance collide with rates, inflation and the macro backdrop.

Apr 24, 2026 | 1090

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Stocks advance as yields ease and oil retreats, reviving mega-cap leadership

Equities firmed despite fresh geopolitical strains as bond yields softened and oil prices slipped, easing inflation and rate worries while earnings season gathers pace.

Apr 21, 2026 | 1180

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Top Wall Street analysts flag three long‑term stock picks: what investors should watch now

A recent wave of top-rated Wall Street research spotlights three stocks for multiyear holding periods, pointing to durable earnings drivers and healthier balance sheets. Here’s what changed, why it matters for today’s market, and how different investors can position.

Apr 21, 2026 | 1179

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Software’s rebound offers a reminder: drawdowns can set up durable entries

After a bruising start to 2026 that left Microsoft down close to 20% at its trough, beaten-up software names are participating in the market rally. The move underscores a classic investing lesson about drawdowns, discipline, and timing around earnings and rates.

Apr 21, 2026 | 1195

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Asia stocks open mixed as U.S.-Iran tensions revive energy and shipping risk

Asia-Pacific markets started the week on uneven footing after a U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel escalated tensions, keeping investors focused on energy supply routes and near‑term volatility.

Apr 21, 2026 | 1193

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Berkshire’s Greg Abel pares stock positions once overseen by Todd Combs — WSJ

A Wall Street Journal report says Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel has been selling stocks previously managed by former portfolio manager Todd Combs, signaling a shift in how the conglomerate stewards capital across public markets.

Apr 19, 2026 | 1278

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Berkshire Hathaway Lags as S&P 500 Notches New Record, Highlighting Rotation in Market Leadership

While the S&P 500 climbs to a fresh high, Berkshire Hathaway shares slipped just under 1% month-to-date over the past two weeks, underscoring shifting market leadership and a focus on upcoming earnings catalysts.

Apr 19, 2026 | 1228

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AI jitters send more young adults back to grad school as a hedge against disruption

Concerns about AI-driven job disruption are nudging more early‑career workers toward graduate programs, reframing higher education as a defensive move in a shifting economy.

Apr 19, 2026 | 1273

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