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With recession fears mounting and inflation proving stubbornly persistent, investors are increasingly searching for stocks that can hold their ground when economic conditions deteriorate. The ideal candidates combine pricing power, essential products or services, and a long, unbroken history of dividend payments — qualities that allow them to generate reliable income regardless of the broader market environment. Two stocks that consistently rise to the top of this conversation are and , a defense giant and a consumer staples titan whose businesses are built to endure. Together, they offer a rare combination of income, resilience, and inflation protection that few other…

Reeves: ‘Nothing off the table’ in terms of energy support for consumers and firmsRichard PartingtonThe government is also looking at support schemes for households and businesses hit by the surge in energy prices since the US and Israel began their war on Iran 1 1/2 weeks ago.Reeves said there is “scope” in the public finances for a short-term support scheme if required. double quotation markWe will always make sure we do everything we can to protect consumers but also to ensure our national security as an economyWe’re in a stronger position since I became chancellor to respond to shocks like…

2023 Ford Super Duty F-550 Chassis CabFordDETROIT — Ford Motor is launching a new artificial intelligence system for its Pro commercial vehicle business as it tries to grow the unit’s profits and software revenue.The Detroit automaker on Tuesday said the new “Ford Pro AI” can monitor and analyze more than 1 billion data points daily from connected commercial vehicles — from seatbelt use to vehicle health, route optimization and fuel consumption.  The goal is to equip its 840,000 paid commercial subscribers with tools to increase efficiency and profits and reduce vehicle downtimes by allowing them to more easily analyze their…

The dollar index (DXY00) on Monday traded higher during the morning but then fell back in the afternoon after President Trump told CBS News in a phone interview that “I think the war is very complete, pretty much” and that the military operation is “very far” ahead of its 4-5 week timeframe. The dollar initially saw support from Monday’s early spike in oil prices above $100 per barrel, which was hawkish for Fed policy.  Also, higher oil prices are beneficial for the dollar because the US is the world’s largest oil producer.  However, oil prices fell back later in the…

With many airline stocks trading at enticingly low forward P/E valuations, their rebound prospects have become increasingly attractive following a broader industry-wide correction.However, several major U.S. airlines have cut or softened their earnings forecasts due to rising fuel costs, geopolitical disruptions, and uneven travel demand.These pressures have contributed to weaker sector performance and investor caution, although there are a few noteworthy airline stocks that are starting to make the argument for being in oversold territory. Why Airlines Are Cutting Earnings Forecasts1. Jet Fuel Prices Have Spiked SharplyFuel is one of the largest airline expenses, and recent geopolitical conflicts in the Middle…

iAltA Holdings, a private markets infrastructure company based in New York, has officially acquired Delio, a leading provider of white-label operating systems for private markets distribution and reporting.Based in Cardiff, Delio provides the investment structures and operating systems that enable wealth firms, asset managers, and other distributors to digitise, distribute, and report on private market products.Its primary offering, the Delio Core OS, leverages configurable, low-code modules and tools to commoditise the workflows needed to deliver a digital client experience within alternative investing. Currently, the infrastructure is trusted by more than 50 global financial institutions across 18 regulatory jurisdictions and supports…

Americans are opting out of the Affordable Care Act, and health insurance companies are taking a financial hit.

Oracle shares rose as much as 10% in extended trading on Tuesday after the software vendor reported quarterly results that surpassed Wall Street projections and boosted its revenue guidance for fiscal 2027.Oracle sees $1.92 and $1.96 in adjusted earnings per share for the fiscal fourth quarter, with revenue growth between 19% and 20%. LSEG’s consensus included $1.70 per share and 20% revenue growth.Here’s how the company did in the quarter relative to LSEG consensus:Earnings per share: $1.79 adjusted vs. $1.70 expectedRevenue: $17.19 billion vs. $16.91 billion expectedOracle’s overall revenue increased 22% year over year in the fiscal third quarter, which…

Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced a recall for clams and raw oysters over concerns that they may be contaminated with norovirus, a contagious infection commonly known as the stomach flu. The recall affects Manila clams harvested by Lummi Indian Business Council that were distributed to restaurants and food retailers in nine states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon and Washington. The FDA said the clams may have been distributed to other states as well.The oysters were harvested by Drayton Harbor Oyster Company and distributed in Washington state. Both…

A liquefied natural gas, or LNG, tanker on a digital screen at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, May 20, 2025.Christopher Pike | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOil prices jumped Monday with traffic in the Strait of Hormuz at a near standstill, but the longer-term implications of the Strait’s closure may be more extreme for the liquefied natural gas market. That’s in part because it’s more difficult to move than crude oil, and LNG production is more concentrated.Roughly 20% of global LNG flows through the Strait — the majority of which is exported from Qatar — and global gas prices are…