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 U.S. stocks closed virtually unchanged Friday as investor optimism waned on a limited trade accord between Washington and Beijing.
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 * Indexes up: Dow 0.01%, S&P 500 0.01%, Nasdaq 0.2%
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China didn't give up much, but President Trump gets a win heading into the 2020 election.
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Stocks were little changed on Friday after China and the U.S. agreed to a phase one trade deal as investors concluded a solid week of gains.
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 Will the stock market rally continue following President Trump reaching a phase one trade deal with China? These three charts suggest yes.
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For British businesses, the Conservative Party's convincing victory removes some of the uncertainty that has held up investment decisions, forced manufacturers to stockpile inventory and sapped consumer confidence.
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 The United States could levy tariffs against China if there are any disputes, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said about the U.S.-China "phase one" trade agreement announced on Friday.
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America's stock market ran wild in 2019, putting up a far-above-average year despite trade skirmishes, global economic sluggishness and political tumult. That's great for those already invested in stocks, but anyone with new money to spend is left looking at a lot of overvalued equities with severely depressed yields.
One solution? Peer over the Atlantic and seek out European Dividend Aristocrats.
You're certainly familiar with the S&P Dividend Aristocrats - 57 dividend stocks that have raised their payouts for 25 or more years. Well, the European Dividend Aristocrats are of a similar vein. To qualify as European payout royalty, a company needs to show only 10 or more years of stable or increasing dividends. But these companies also provide investors with diversification and much more reasonable valuation than many of their American brethren.
Another perk: European Dividend Aristocrats yield more - substantially more. As of this writing, they collectively yield 3.2%, versus 1.9% for the S&P Dividend Aristocrats.
Read on to explore all 41 European Dividend Aristocrats.
SEE ALSO: The 20 Best Stocks to Buy for 2020
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 U.S. stocks closed slightly higher Friday after President Donald Trump and Chinese officials announced a trade pact that includes a rollback of some tariffs, the scrapping of further duties originally set for Sunday, and promises of targeted U.S. agricultural purchases by China.
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T-Mobile US Inc Chief Executive John Legere testified on Friday that he believes U.S. regulators considered Dish Network's history of attempting to build a wireless network when they approved the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint Corp .
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Global equity markets and oil
prices rose on Friday after China and the United States agreed
on an initial trade deal that rolls back some U.S. tariffs in
exchange for China's increased purchase of farm goods, coming
just ahead of a deadline for a new round of U.S. tariffs.
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 We are still in an overall bull market and many stocks that smart money investors were piling into surged through the end of November. Among them, Facebook and Microsoft ranked among the top 3 picks and these stocks gained 54% and 51% respectively. Hedge funds' top 3 stock picks returned 41.7% this year and beat […]
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As I have followed the UK election unfolding from thousands of miles away and as a dual US/UK citizen, I have three thoughts about leadership and how this election represents some hard truths for commercial leaders in a constantly changing world.
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 The Supreme Court said Friday it will hear three cases next year involving President Donald Trump's financial records. Trump has sought to keep his tax and bank records private, and rulings against him could result in the quick release of personal financial information, the Associated Press wrote. Arguments will take place in late March with decisions poised for June.
Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
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How do we determine whether Assertio Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASRT) makes for a good investment at the moment? We analyze the sentiment of a select group of the very best investors in the world, who spend immense amounts of time and resources studying companies. They may not always be right (no one is), but data shows […]
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An insurance company based in Dallas is shifting to an employee ownership plan, and all 750 workers will share in a $50 million payout.
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Oil futures settled higher on Friday, with U.S. prices above $60 a barrel for the first time since mid-September. Traders digested news of a preliminary phase one U.S.-China trade deal that helped ease worries about the outlook for energy demand. The question of whether U.S. benchmark crude-oil futures can "break above multi-month resistance in the low $60s will depend on U.S.-China trade relations; a favorable deal with material tariff reductions will be supportive of a move higher in oil, while continued confusion on the status of the deal will keep energy markets capped," said Tyler Richey, co-editor at Sevens Report Research. January West Texas Intermediate oil rose 89 cents, or 1.5%, to settle at $60.07 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. For the week, prices rose 1.5%, according to FactSet data.
Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
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AT&T Inc. said Friday its board has agreed to increase its quarterly dividend by 2% to 52 cents a share. The new dividend is payable Feb. 3 to shareholders of record as of Jan. 10. The company said it has begun retiring shares after entering a $4 billion accelerated share repurchase program and plans to retire about $100 million worth in the first quarter of 2020. AT&T is also on track to hit its 2019 net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio target in the 2.5 times range and expects its leverage ratio to range from 2.0 times to 2.25 times by the end of 2022. Shares were slightly lower Friday, but have gained 34% in 2019, while the S&P 500 has gained 26%.
Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
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A 13-year-old has been arrested in the fatal stabbing of a Barnard student, source says CNNPolice say a 13-year-old boy has confessed in brutal stabbing murder of Barnard College student Tessa Majors TheBlazeCollege student stabbed, killed near elite campus | ABC News ABC NewsStudents Say Barnard And Columbia Failed To Warn Them About Rising Crime In Morningside Park GothamistBREAKING: 13-year-old first to confess to brutal dusk stabbing of teen Barnard freshman Tessa Majors CrimeOnline
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U.K. Election Live Updates: In Victory, Johnson Looks Beyond Brexit The New York TimesElection results 2019: Boris Johnson returns to power with big majority BBC NewsGeneral election 2019: Political party leaders go to the polls - BBC News BBC NewsUK exit poll analysis: What a big win for Boris Johnson would mean Washington ExaminerWhoever wins this election needs to show some humility The GuardianV
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Boras negotiated contracts this week for Anthony Rendon, Stephen Strasburg and Gerrit Cole totaling over $800 million.
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 Stocks squeeze out gains Friday as investors don't fully buy China trade deal
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It's not pretty, but it is possible.
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Tesla, General Motors and other players in the electric-vehicles sector have a role in the end-of-year scramble around a possible tax package with so-called "tax extenders," as they could score an expansion for a key EV credit.
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Macron and Merkel warn EU will attach tough conditions to any post-Brexit trade deal with Britain
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UK election: Conservatives win landslide, triggering path to Brexit ABC NewsElection results 2019: Boris Johnson returns to power with big majority BBC NewsGeneral election 2019: Tories on course to win majority - exit poll BBC NewsBritain's election test: Brexit versus the know-betters Washington ExaminerThe British election is about more than just Brexit. It's about tribalism.
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 Thrive Market is making healthy, high-quality food more accessible and affordable.
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 Though specialized STEM programs for girls are a step in the right direction, we need to make a leap. Here are four actionable ideas.
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China agrees to gradual reduction in tariffs as part of ‘phase one' trade deal with US
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A Clinton aide's advice to Trump on how to survive impeachment CNNJudiciary Committee approves articles of impeachment against Trump, GOP slams ‘kangaroo court' Fox NewsImpeachment heads to full House after historic vote CNN InternationalThis Is the Third Impeachment I've Worked On. It's by Far the Most Serious | Opinion Newsweek
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 In a vote along party lines, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee approved two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Friday.
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Trade groups representing
major technology companies and advocacy groups on Friday asked a
U.S. appeals court to reconsider its October ruling that largely
upheld the 2017 repeal of landmark net neutrality rules.
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White House officials have been holding meetings on vaping every day for over two weeks, an administration official told CNBC.
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U.S. President Donald
Trump's limited trade deal with China removes a major hurdle for
Apple and other technology stocks that have already
surged this year to record highs.
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Full House expected to cast historic vote next week and send case to Senate for trial
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Trump can say he made a deal, even it's limited.
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Global equity markets and oil prices rose on Friday after China and the United States agreed on an initial trade deal that rolls back some U.S. tariffs in exchange for China's increased purchase of farm goods, coming just ahead of a deadline for a new round of U.S. tariffs.
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Appearing on CNBC's Squawk Alley, MLB super-agent Scott Boras said baseball's attendance was proof the Moneyball model "didn't work."
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Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Friday that the outlook for the U.S. economy remains pretty good but central bankers will need to respond to unexpected events should they arise.
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Uber submitted an appeal on Friday against a decision by London's transport regulator to strip the taxi app of its right to operate in one its most important markets, setting up a potentially lengthy legal process during which it can continue to take rides.
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After months of negotiations, both sides agreed on terms.
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* Brexit-sensitive airlines rally
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Shares of OneConnect Financial Technology jumped 5% in their U.S. market debut on Friday, valuing the Chinese cloud tech firm at $3.79 billion.
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Retail sales fall short of forecast in the early stages of the holiday season. Poor omen? MarketWatchLackluster U.S. retail sales dim fourth quarter economic growth outlook ReutersHoliday Retail Sales Had a Lackluster November Start The Wall Street JournalLackluster retail sales in November signal sluggish start to key holiday season Fox Business
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Plant, schools on lockdown after gunman shoots employee Fox NewsAn employee was shot and killed at a food-service container plant in Georgia, sheriff says CNNScene where person was shot at plant in Conyers 11AliveBREAKING: Suspect in deadly Conyers plant shooting captured at Alabama bus station WSB Radio
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Retail sales advanced at a modest pace in November, signaling a slower-than-expected start to the critical holiday shopping season.
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At least 1 person shot at Georgia plant, source reports; schools on lockdown CNNView full coverage on Google News
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How to watch Fortnite's exclusive Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker clip this Saturday The Verge'The Rise of Skywalker' takes flight after the rise of the 'Star Wars' trolls CNN InternationalThree New Star Wars Outfits Have Been Added To Fortnite's Item Shop Nintendo LifeNew Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker scene hints at an unexpected return The Verge
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These patients are not aware of the true risks, and surgeons aren't telling them, new research suggests.
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Gold prices settle higher on Friday, buoyed by weakness in the dollar and a fall in bond yields, as traders struggled to sort out details of news that the U.S. and China have agreed to a phase-one trade deal.
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The 700 hedge funds and famous money managers tracked by Insider Monkey have already compiled and submitted their 13F filings for the third quarter, which unveil their equity positions as of September 30. We went through these filings, fixed typos and other more significant errors and identified the changes in hedge fund portfolios. Our extensive […]
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An early-stage trade deal between the U.S. and China left markets mixed.
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The Federal Reserve signaled that it won't raise interest rates in 2020. What does that mean for homeowners?
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"Just remember, please, these are mostly short-term trades, not investments," the "Mad Money" host says.
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The Dubai-based company responsible for feeding 13,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan is paying $45 million to settle allegations that it defrauded the military, allowing it to continue work.
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The creator of "Fortnite" is challenging Google's policy of taking a cut of payments made for app-related purchases at a time when regulators have started scrutinizing those kind of arrangements between tech companies and their vendors.
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Elizabeth Warren's wealth tax, if implemented in 2021, would raise $1 trillion to $1.4 trillion less the campaign says, Wharton finds.
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From social housing to clean energy, asset managers can invest in solutions to pressing problems
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 Keely Wachs, Director of Communications and Company Affairs of Clif Bar shares how a mission-based energy bar company innovates without compromising its core values.
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