CONCORD, NH (WGME) — A coalition of 13 state attorneys general, including New Hampshire, has filed a lawsuit against national lender OneMain Financial, alleging the company charged consumers hundreds of millions of dollars in hidden fees tied to loan “add-on” products. The lawsuit claims OneMain Financial packed installment loans with optional products such as insurance […]
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Tesla (TSLA 0.96%) deserves immense credit for the way it sparked and energized a lethargic global electric vehicle (EV) industry. As the tip of the spear, Tesla enjoyed many advantages and has historically dominated any EV market, region, or segment it’s entered. That has rapidly changed over the past couple of years, with Chinese juggernaut […]
Xcel Energy (XEL) has drawn fresh attention after issuing US$800,000,000 of 5.75% junior subordinated notes due 2056, a long dated financing move that sits alongside reaffirmed earnings guidance and a large investment pipeline. See our latest analysis for Xcel Energy. At a share price of US$81.91, Xcel Energy has a 90 day share price return […]
The S&P 500 Index, managed by S&P Global Dow Jones Indices, lists some of the largest companies on the planet, and is reportedly mulling changing its rules for entry into the index as Elon Musk-led commercial space flight giant SpaceX gears itself up for an IPO this year. The index is mulling changing the rules […]
I’m tempted to suggest a high-growth exchange-traded fund (ETF) here, but instead I want to offer a top-flight dividend-oriented ETF. Why? Well, I’m considering that the world — and our economy — is a little less steady than usual these days, with a war afoot and tariffs and trade wars, too. On top of that, […]
If you’re thinking about investing in USA Rare Earth (USAR 1.47%), you need to consider the risk you’re taking on with this speculative stock. The company’s recent agreement with the U.S. government and its strategic positioning in providing rare-earth magnets for domestic consumption are the keys to understanding the investment case. Let’s take a closer […]
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With falling rates, homeowners are warming to HELOCs and home equity loans. “While borrowers have been relatively timid in tapping the equity, declining borrowing rates could make tapping home equity relatively more affordable in the future,” said Cotality chief economist Dr. Selma Hepp, in an analysis. The average HELOC rate is 7.20%, down three basis points […]
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has launched the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF, giving investors access to spot ether with staking income. The new fund expands BlackRock’s digital asset platform beyond bitcoin and conventional ether products. This is the first ETF from a major provider that combines direct ether exposure with staking yield for fund holders. For a […]
