Updated on September 28th, 2024 by Felix Martinez International REITs could be a valuable option for investors interested in diversifying their portfolios. There are many international Real Estate Investment Trusts based outside the U.S. with quality business models and high dividend yields. One example is Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (GRP.U) (GRT-UN.TO), a Canadian REIT. … Read more
There was hope that, once the Federal Reserve started to cut interest rates on Sept. 18, some sort of huge rally might emerge. It didn’t exactly happen. Interest rates have been up a little. Stocks have climbed a bit higher, especially the Nasdaq Composite and Nasdaq-100 indexes. Microsoft (MSFT) , Amazon.com (AMZN,) and even Apple … Read more
“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” This is one of my favorite quotes. I’m not sure who said it, although it’s been incorrectly attributed to Mahatma Gandhi. To me, it describes the disruptive force of technology — incumbents ignore the upstarts, laugh at them, try … Read more
The introduction of telemedicine in Murang’a County, Kenya, is bringing healthcare services closer to the people. A pilot program has been initiated in the county to decentralize healthcare, reduce the crowds in major hospitals, and ensure that Murang’a residents receive quality medical care. One of the best benefits is the ability for patients to talk … Read more
The doors to KW’s Mega Agent Camp 2024 will swing open on Monday, Aug. 12, welcoming in real estate agents from across the country and beyond. As the industry’s leading agent education and training event, MAC centers on mainstage conversations with more than 120 top-producing agents from across KW, who share the inside scoop on … Read more
Welcome to The Market’s Compass Emerging Market’s Country ETF Study, Week #509. As always, it highlights the technical changes of the 20 EM Country ETFs that I track on a weekly basis and publish every third week. Paid subscribers will receive this week’s unabridged Emerging Market’s Country ETF Study sent to their registered e-mail. Free … Read more
Being likable at work isn’t just about your personality; it’s a strategic advantage that can open doors for career advancement. Alison Fragale, organizational psychologist and author, Likeable Badass joined TheStreet to discuss her top communication strategies for becoming more well-liked in the workplace. Related: Expert tips on landing your dream job Full Video Transcript Below: CONWAY GITTENS: So tell … Read more
Consumer attitudes toward spending were beginning to improve over the summer, despite concerns about elevated prices and interest rates and uncertainty about the future. Consumer confidence increased in both July and August, according to the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, and consumers were less pessimistic about the future. The index in July rose to 101.9 … Read more
This week at Mega Agent Camp in Austin, Texas, Gary Keller, the co-founder and executive chairman of Keller Williams, and Andy Florance, the co-founder and CEO of CoStar, had a candid conversation on entrepreneurship and technology. Florance, one of the longest-serving CEOs in modern business history, reflected on his 38.5 years at the helm of … Read more
In the United States, National Coffee Day — an informal holiday most commonly known for the free and discounted coffees offered by certain cafes and fast-food chains — is celebrated annually on September 29th. International Coffee Day — the worldwide version of National Coffee Day — comes just two days later on October 1st. With … Read more