Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil that possibly drags the Middle East into a deeper conflict has jolted world markets with geopolitical risks that can swiftly change the direction of anything from oil to bonds and renew inflation risks.Stocks tumbled on Friday, oil briefly jumped more than $3 a barrel and safe-haven government.
Open FlipThe stock of smart home products and services specialist Snap One Holdings (NASDAQ: SNPO) felt like a very smart investment this week. A premium-priced buyout deal sent the company's shares rocketing well higher in price, to the point where they had risen by 30% week to date before market open on Friday, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence.Buyout at a 32% premium.
Open FlipThe banking sector has been a bit more turbulent lately than some investors might like. Bank runs in 2023 and higher interest rates that depressed loan demand and raised default risk are just some of the headwinds buffeting financial institutions right now. But if you are looking to invest $1,000 into a bank today, you'll probably want to examine Royal Bank of Canada.
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