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WestEnd Capital Management reported solid Q2 performance outperforming the S&P 500, noting corporate net margins hit a decade-high 14.8%. The fund highlighted luxury retailer RH's brand resilience wi…
JPMorgan strategists warned that U.S. Treasury long-term bond buybacks will fail to curb rising yields without fiscal deficit cuts. They expect higher term premiums and recommend 2Y/10Y yield steepen…
Mortgage rates mixed on Aug 14, 2026: 30-year fixed rose to 6.65%, 15-year to 6.07%, while 5/1 ARM fell to 6.25%. Rates remain elevated, with forecasts predicting little change through 2027.
Analyst highlights bullish signals from low copper-to-gold ratio and declining insider selling, suggesting broad market strength ahead. Financials, industrials improving while tech remains a laggard …